Two dozen arrested for distributing AI-generated child abuse images

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses DeepSeek concerns as sales soar

During the latest earnings call, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reiterated his bullish outlook for the company, dismissing concerns that DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model might undercut Nvidia’s sales.

DeepSeek AI models expand into home appliances, boosting smart device precision

Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek, known for its groundbreaking large language models that have challenged Western systems at a fraction of the cost, is now making its way into the home appliance sector.

Nearly all UK undergraduates embrace AI tools, HEPI report finds

A new report by the UK's Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) reveals that generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are now an integral part of undergraduate studies.

Nvidia posts 80% net income growth amid aggressive AI investment

US tech giant Nvidia reported an 80% year-on-year increase in net income for the last quarter of fiscal 2025, with earnings climbing to $22.1 billion - an increase of $9.8 billion compared to the same period last year.

Meta in talks for $200 Billion AI data center project, report claims

According to a report by The Information, Meta Platforms is in discussions to build a new data center campus dedicated to its artificial intelligence projects, with potential costs exceeding $200 billion.

Microsoft cancels AI data center leases, raising questions on future demand

In a surprising move, Microsoft is reportedly reducing its data center footprint by canceling leases with several data center providers that together amount to a "couple hundred megawatts" of capacity - roughly equivalent to two full data centers.

Hong Kong to slash 10,000 civil service jobs, Launch major AI push to reverse deficit

In a bold bid to restore fiscal balance amid a widening budget deficit, Hong Kong’s government has unveiled a sweeping plan that includes cutting 10,000 civil service jobs and launching a major push into artificial intelligence.

Alibaba to open-source its video and image-generating AI model wan 2.1

Alibaba announced on Tuesday that it will release an open-source version of its video and image-generating AI model, Wan 2.1, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster innovation and collaboration within the AI community.

Qatar hosts The Annual 2025 Web Summit

Qatar is hosting the annual 2025 Web Summit, one of the world's largest conferences, aiming to become a bridge for sci-tech globalization.

DBS to slash around 4,000 jobs in three years amid AI-driven restructuring, CEO reveals

DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, announced plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs - about 10% of its current workforce - over the next three years as artificial intelligence increasingly assumes roles traditionally performed by human employees.

Anthropic unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a hybrid AI model that “Thinks” on demand

San Francisco, CA, February 24, 2025 – Anthropic has launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a new frontier AI model that offers users unprecedented control over its reasoning process.

Qatar signs five-year deal with Scale AI to enhance government services

Doha, Qatar, February 23, 2025 – Qatar's government has entered into a five-year partnership with San Francisco-based Scale AI to deploy a range of AI-powered tools aimed at improving public services.

Alibaba to invest over $52 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure over next three years

Bengaluru/Beijing, February 24, 2025 – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (9988.HK) announced on Monday plans to invest at least 380 billion yuan ($52.44 billion) in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years.

China’s private sector adopts AI and emerging tech for growth

China’s private enterprises are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude aviation technologies to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and drive innovation. As AI transforms supply chain management and automation, businesses are also investing in aviation advancements.

Meta internal chats reveal discussions on using copyrighted works for AI training

Menlo Park, CA, February 17, 2025 – Newly unsealed court documents from the case Kadrey v. Meta shed light on internal discussions among Meta employees about the use of copyrighted materials to train the company’s artificial intelligence models.

OpenAI bans Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to aid Social Media surveillance

San Francisco, February 17, 2025 – OpenAI has terminated a group of Chinese ChatGPT accounts that were reportedly used to edit and debug code for an AI-powered social media surveillance tool.

OpenAI expands rollout of AI Agent 'Operator' to additional countries

San Francisco, CA, February 17, 2025 – OpenAI announced on Friday that its AI agent, Operator, is now available for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in a broader range of countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, among others.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: market overreacted to DeepSeek’s R1 model

Santa Clara, CA, February 17, 2025 – Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang dismissed market concerns over DeepSeek’s recent release of its R1 open source reasoning model, arguing that the technological advancement will ultimately benefit the broader AI ecosystem rather than harm Nvidia’s business.

Russia ramps up AI ambitions amid global competition and sanctions challenges

Moscow, February 20, 2025 – Russia is intensifying its push to join the global artificial intelligence race, aiming to harness AI for both civilian and military applications and to bolster its economy despite ongoing sanctions and stiff competition from the United States and China.

AI set to drive China’s mission to the outer solar system

China is set to leverage artificial intelligence in its ambitious mission to explore the outer reaches of the solar system, aiming to enhance spacecraft autonomy and improve data processing for deep space exploration.

China develops AI for rare disease detection

China has launched PUMCH-GENESIS, an AI model designed to speed up and improve the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. Developed with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it helps detect conditions, recommend specialists, and manage appointments.

World-first humanoid robot 'Protoclone' with 'muscles & bones' comes to life

Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.

Microsoft develops AI model for videogames

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Microsoft, opens new tab has developed an artificial intelligence model of a videogame which can help generate visuals and actions, the company announced on Wednesday.