15:12

OpenAI-NVIDIA

The OpenAI-NVIDIA Alliance: A complex dance of partnership, competition, and technological sovereignty

The relationship between OpenAI and NVIDIA represents one of the most consequential partnerships in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, a symbiotic alliance that has evolved from humble beginnings to a £73 billion strategic collaboration that could reshape the future of computing.

14:17

Alibaba-Nvidia

Alibaba shares leap on Nvidia partnership with plans for data centre

Alibaba (9988.HK) announced on Wednesday a wide-ranging push into artificial intelligence (AI), unveiling a partnership with Nvidia, a global data centre expansion plan, and new AI products, as it seeks to make artificial intelligence a core business priority alongside its e-commerce operations.

18:13

AI in cybersecurity

GLOBSEC study reviews NATO’s use of AI in cybersecurity

The GLOBSEC Initiative on the Future of Cyberspace Cooperation has released a new research paper examining NATO’s potential use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.

10:35

Kazakhstan AI survey

Survey finds divided opinions on AI in education in Kazakhstan

A nationwide survey in Kazakhstan shows a split opinion on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, with 40.5% viewing it positively and 37.4% seeing it as a threat to learning quality, according to the Institute of Public Policy reported in The Astana Times.

11:09

SMART GLASSES

Meta launches smart glasses with built-in display, reaching for 'superintelligence'

Meta Platforms on Wednesday launched its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, seeking to extend the momentum of its Ray-Ban line, one of the early consumer hits of the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

18:04

OpenAI

OpenAI revises cash burn projection to $115 billion by 2029

OpenAI has sharply raised its projected cash burn through 2029 to $115 billion, according to The Information. This marks an $80 billion increase from previous estimates, as the company ramps up spending to fuel the AI behind its ChatGPT chatbot.

12:02

Artificial Intellegence

AI startup Perplexity is planning to buy Google Chrome within $34.5 billion bid

Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5bn takeover bid for Google's Chrome internet browser

17:08

Health news

Scientist reveals pioneering bio patch that protects against heat related deaths

A scientist in the US revealed the pioneering device which works alongside artificial intelligence to monitor the body's vital signs and alert in case of danger.

20:30

Kazakhstan-China

Kazakhstan backs China’s plan for global AI cooperation body

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday expressed full backing for China’s initiative to set up a global artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation organisation, according to the presidential press service.

22:21

Cameroon

Cameroon trains indigenous people in AI to boost inclusion

Cameroon concluded a weeklong training programme on Saturday for indigenous communities in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of activities marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

17:47

Controversial AI

Elon Musk's swearing chatbot, Grok sparks ethical debate

Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok has come under global scrutiny after users reported it using offensive language. It prompted warnings from experts that human intervention in its responses proves the need for a global AI ethical framework.

19:26

World News

AI scammer impersonates Marco Rubio to target U.S. and foreign officials

An impostor used artificial intelligence to mimic Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s voice and writing style, contacting top U.S. and foreign officials in a bold deception campaign.

06:00

Microsoft

Xbox producer suggests using AI to cope with job losses

Matt Turnbull, executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, faced criticism after a LinkedIn post recommending artificial intelligence tools to help employees deal with the emotional impact of job cuts.

17:30

China's wedding robot

China unveils intelligent laser weeding robot to replace herbicides

A Chinese firm has launched what it claims is the country’s first 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot, aiming to phase out chemical herbicides and cut agricultural pollution at its source.

08:00

artificial intelligence

SoftBank aims to lead artificial super intelligence by 2035

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said on Friday the group aims to become the world’s top platform provider for artificial super intelligence within the next decade, signaling a bold new direction for the Japanese tech giant.

16:00

AI in cancer care

AI breakthrough maps tumour cell diversity to personalise cancer treatment

Scientists in Australia and the U.S. have developed an AI tool that could transform cancer care by revealing the hidden diversity of tumour cells and guiding more targeted therapies.

11:30

Meta OpenAI

Meta recruits top OpenAI researchers amid AI talent race

Meta has snapped up three star researchers from OpenAI's Zurich lab, escalating the fierce battle for top Artificial Intelligence talent as tech giants race to dominate the next era of artificial intelligence.

03:30

World News

Tesla Launches Limited Robotaxi Trial in Austin

Tesla has begun a small-scale robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, deploying about 10 self-driving cars to pick up paying passengers in a limited area, as the state enacts new regulations for autonomous vehicles.

10:26

Sam Altman

Sam Altman claims Meta offered $100 million bonuses to lure OpenAI staff

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has alleged that Meta Platforms offered signing bonuses as high as $100 million to OpenAI employees in an attempt to recruit top talent, underscoring the intensifying competition among tech firms for artificial intelligence expertise.

03:30

Meta & AI

Mark Zuckerberg Leads Meta’s Drive to Build Advanced 'Superintelligence' AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched a 'superintelligence' project to take artificial intelligence to a new level. According to Bloomberg, Zuckerberg is assembling an exclusive team of leading AI experts to create technology that surpasses human-level capabilities.

17:09

AnewZ Talks

AnewZ Talks: From Baku and Astana to the World

Guy Shone from AnewZ and Kunsaya Kurmet from Silk Way TV broadcast a special edition of AnewZ Talks from Kazakhstan, exploring the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in media and diplomacy.

16:30

Innovations & Technology

Taiwan's Computex features the latest AI inventions

Taiwan's Computex tech show brought together thousands of international participants on Tuesday, showcasing the highly advanced Artificial Intelligence and robotic systems.

18:00

artificial intelligence

Countries meet at UN to discuss regulation of AI-driven autonomous weapons

Countries are gathering at the United Nations on Monday to reignite efforts to regulate AI-controlled autonomous weapons, as experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent misuse of these increasingly prevalent technologies in modern warfare.

16:00

artificial intelligence

Saudi Arabia launches company to develop artificial intelligence

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company focused on advancing artificial intelligence, with plans to become a global leader in AI technologies and infrastructure