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Technology Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei is considered a key figure in effective altruism’s early days, although he now denies any link. ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP

Under Fire over AI, Effective Altruism Wants to Tell Its Own Story

The effective altruism movement, which has close ties to the AI community and the companies leading the artificial intelligence boom, has drawn mainstream…

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Technology Nvidia said it was launching an investigation into whether boss Jensen Huang had been targeted in a foreign espionage plot. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP/File

Tech Firms Claw Back Some Losses after Midterms Rout, Eyes on Nvidia

Tech firms rose Monday to claw back some of last week's painful losses fueled by AI regulation worries, though traders were keeping a wary eye on a probe into…

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Technology This photograph taken on October 2, 2026 shows Robia (R) and Jojo (2R), humanoid robot waitresses serving customers at the Sicilian restaurant in Karachi. (AFP)

Pakistan-Built Robots Serve Taste of Future to Karachi Diners

Wheeling its way between dining booths at a neon-lit restaurant in Pakistan's Karachi megacity, a robot waitress drops off a fresh pizza to an awaiting family…

Technology An advertisement for the video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" (GTA VI) is seen in Tokyo on November 4, 2026. (AFP)

‘Grand Theft Auto’ Set for Blockbuster Return After 13 Years

Fans of the violent "Grand Theft Auto" video game franchise are just two weeks away from getting their hands on the latest edition, which has taken almost a…

Technology A TV screen showing a reporting about the hack at Binance, is seen during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (AP)

North Korea’s Army of World-Class Hackers Is Secret Weapon That Took Down Binance

North Korea rewards its top hackers, tasked with heists like the Binance crypto hack that netted a cool $6.3 billion, with perks such as a spacious apartment…

Technology FILE PHOTO: OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration created on June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Cyber with 'Critical' Cybersecurity Rating

OpenAI released GPT-6 Cyber, a model built to find and exploit security flaws, to a small group of vetted customers on Thursday, rating it "Critical" in…

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Saudi Arabia, Greece Sign Cybersecurity Cooperation Memorandum

The National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Cybersecurity Authority of the Hellenic Republic to…

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Technology US outlet IGN called it an 'exceptional remake of an incredible game'. Simon WOHLFAHRT / AFP

Gamers Set for Zelda Remake to Hit the Shelves

Gaming fans around the world are getting ready for the release on Thursday of Nintendo's latest addition to its long-running Zelda series, "Ocarina of Time". …

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Technology Anthony Nakache, Managing Director of Google for the Middle East and North Africa (Google)

Google to Asharq Al-Awsat: AI Moves Beyond Agents Toward an Integrated Innovation Ecosystem

The Middle East and North Africa ranks among the world's leading regions in AI adoption, according to Google. The company notes that the Gemini app has…

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Technology A view of a field with a sigh against the construction of a data center, during the US midterm elections on Election Day, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, US, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Democratic Victories Cloud Outlook for AI Data Center Rollout

Strong wins for Democratic candidates threaten the prospects for energy-guzzling data centers in key US states, potentially slowing the AI rollout that has…

Technology A general view of the Canva headquarters after the Australian graphic design platform said it would slash 1,271 jobs in Melbourne, Australia, November 4, 2026. (Joel Carrett/AAP/via Reuters)

Australia’s Canva to Restructure, Affecting 22% of Workforce

Australian graphic design platform Canva Group said on Wednesday that a restructuring would affect 1,271 jobs, or around 22% of its workforce, after growth…

Technology The Binance logo and hacker code are seen in this illustration taken October 30, 2026. (Reuters)

Binance Hackers Used Fake Job Interview in $6.3 Billion Attack

Hackers used a bogus job interview and software hidden in an advertisement to compromise the computers of two Binance software engineers before using a third's…

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Technology David Solomon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, speaks during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China, November 3, 2026. (Reuters)

Big-Ticket Tech Deals Need to Keep Pace with AI Boom but Risks Remain High, Financial Leaders Say

Tech companies will need to raise more capital to help meet the enormous demand for the AI industry's growth boom, but there is a risk of an industry…

Technology A person stands next to the logo of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot by OpenAI at Bharat Mandapam, one of the venues for AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India, February 17, 2026. (Reuters)

OpenAI Hires Former US Army Secretary for National Security Role

OpenAI has appointed former US Army secretary Dan Driscoll to a newly created role focused on advancing the use of artificial intelligence in national security…

Technology Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a statement at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development headquarters, ahead of the ''Argentina Week'', an event aimed at promoting investment and business opportunities, in Paris, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP)

Argentina’s Milei Pitches a Regulation-Free AI Haven at the End of the World

Data centers have become one of the most polarizing issues in the world. Argentina’s president wants to lure as many of them as he can get. As residents and…

Technology South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a budget speech for 2027 at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, 02 November 2026. (EPA)

South Korea to Double Spending on AI and Chips in 2027

South Korea will double spending on AI and semiconductors in 2027 to a record high, the president said Monday, pledging to use the technology to turn the…

Technology An OpenAI logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026. (Reuters)

AI Giants Promise Publishers New Way to Block Some Scraping

OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic pledged on Friday to give media outlets and other websites a single way to prevent their content from being scraped to…

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Meta, TikTok, X Lose Legal Challenge against UK Watchdog over Online Safety Data Demands

Meta, TikTok and X on Friday lost a legal challenge against British regulator Ofcom over the amount of information it is demanding they provide under Britain's…

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Technology A person uses his cellphone on a street in Beijing, China, 29 October 2026. (EPA)

US Regulator Bans Chinese Labs from Electronics Testing

A US regulator voted Thursday to ban Chinese labs from testing electronic devices ranging from smartphones to cameras for use in the United States. The move,…

Technology OpenAI and Anthropic each said one of their AI models had disproved the 'exponential time hypothesis'. Nicolas TUCAT / AFP

Shock, Vindication, Regret: Scientists React to AI Roiling Life's Work

For decades, three computer scientists built their careers around an idea about the limits of what computers can do. Artificial intelligence may now have…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: The logo of Microsoft at the 10th edition of the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair in Paris, France, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Microsoft's Cloud Growth, Cash Flow Offer Respite from AI Spending Fears

Microsoft on Wednesday delivered a big cash flow beat and forecast strong cloud growth, offering fresh evidence that its hefty AI bets were paying off even as…

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Technology The Apple Inc logo is seen at the entrance to the Apple store in Brussels, Belgium November 28, 2022. (Reuters)

Apple Shows First Touchscreen Laptops Amid Product Blitz

Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled the company's first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps a burst of…

Technology This aerial photo shows the Markley Lowell Data Center surrounded by residential neighborhood homes and apartment buildings in Lowell, Massachusetts, on October 15, 2026. (Photo by Lauren Owens Lambert / AFP)

Data Center Next Door Divides Old Massachusetts Mill Town

Retiree Eileen Castle hasn't been able to enjoy her backyard since a data center moved in next door in Lowell, Massachusetts, bringing noise, fumes, dust and…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: OpenAI logo and a keyboard in this illustration created on October 19, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI Plans to Buy Google's AI Chips, The Information Reports

OpenAI plans to buy Google's AI chips, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter, as technology companies ramp up spending…

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