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Technology FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Artificial Intelligence AI" in this illustration created on February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

White House Urges US Congress to Act on AI

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled a sweeping legislative blueprint for regulating artificial intelligence, pressing Congress to establish a uniform…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: Deepseek and Alibaba logos are seen in this illustration taken on January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

China's Alibaba Targets $100B in AI and Cloud Revenue over 5 Years

China’s technology giant Alibaba Group pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: Tencent's logo is displayed at its booth at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Tencent's Quarterly Revenue Rises 13% on Gaming, AI Demand

Tencent Holdings reported a 13% increase in fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for gaming and growth in its artificial intelligence…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at the company's store in Seoul, South Korea, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

Samsung Elec and AMD Sign MoU on AI Memory, Explore Foundry Partnership

Samsung Electronics and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for…

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Technology Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says artificial intelligence powered by the company's graphics processing units is quickly infusing nearly everything from Disney character robots to data centers that may one day be orbiting the planet. JOSH EDELSON / AFP

Nvidia Making AI Module for Outer Space

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Monday said the leading artificial intelligence chip maker is heading for space with a goal of powering orbiting data centers. …

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Technology 10 September 2025, Bavaria, Munich: The Samsung logo can be seen at the Samsung stand during the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility). (dpa)

Samsung Shares Rise After Nvidia’s Huang Flags Tie-up on New AI Chips

Shares of Samsung Electronics rose as much as 5% on Tuesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the South Korean company was producing Nvidia's new artificial…

Technology FILE PHOTO: The logo of Nebius during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Nebius Signs AI Capacity Deal with Meta for at Least $12 Billion

Amsterdam-based Nebius Group said on Monday it has signed a new five-year deal with Meta Platforms to provide the social media giant with $12 billion of…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: The ByteDance logo is seen at the company's office building in Shanghai, China July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

ByteDance Reportedly Suspends Launch of Video AI Model after Copyright Disputes

TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance, has put on hold the global launch of its latest video-generation model, Seedance 2.0, after a series of copyright disputes…

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Technology Misinformation spreads rapidly on social media during crises and conflicts (Shutterstock)

Fake Images, Videos in Wartime: How to Tell Fact from Deepfakes

As tensions escalate across several fronts in the Middle East, information is spreading almost as quickly as the events themselves. Social media platforms…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: Signage for Adobe is displayed at National Retail Federation (NRF) 2026: Retail's Big Show, in New York City, US, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Adobe Shares Drop after CEO Exit Adds to AI-disruption Concerns

Adobe's shares plunged 9% in premarket trading on Friday after the Photoshop maker said CEO Shantanu Narayen would step down after 18 years at the helm,…

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Technology A man wears a lobster hat that represents the OpenClaw logo, an open-source AI assistant at the Baidu headquarters in Beijing on March 11, 2026. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

AI Agent 'Lobster Fever' Grips China Despite Risks

Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours running his social media accounts but now outsources the chore to AI agent tool OpenClaw, which is…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and the X logo are seen in this illustration taken January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

EU Spokesperson: X Submits Remedies Relating to Blue Check Mark

Elon Musk's social media platform X has submitted remedies in relation to its blue checkmark verification feature following a fine of 120 million euros ($137…

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Technology Software Companies Fight Back Against Fears that AI Will Kill Them

Software Companies Fight Back Against Fears that AI Will Kill Them

Oracle's Mike Sicilia is the latest software CEO to wade in to the debate on whether artificial intelligence tools that heavily automate human tasks will mean…

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Technology Mark Zuckerberg outside the court where he testified in a landmark trial (Reuters)

Meta Unveils Plans for Batch of In-house AI Chips

Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled a roadmap of four new chips that the company is making in-house, as it rapidly expands its data centers. Like many big…

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SDAIA Unveils Logo for Saudi Arabia's Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has launched the official logo for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, after it was approved by the Cabinet. …

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Technology Japan's Nintendo has enjoyed bumper sales for its latest Switch 2 console. (AFP)

‘Stealth Hit’ Pokemon Game Sends Nintendo Shares Soaring

Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to…

Technology Chinese USC student SiJia Zheng speaks about how he used artificial intelligence to modify his face and make him into all the different characters of his short film 'Torment'. Frederic J. BROWN / AFP

AI Offers Hope for Young Filmmakers Dreaming of an Oscar

Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award. Now with…

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Technology Saudi Arabia Leads Globally in Women’s AI Empowerment with Groundbreaking Initiatives

Saudi Arabia Leads Globally in Women’s AI Empowerment with Groundbreaking Initiatives

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in empowering women in the data and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, aiming to elevate their…

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Technology People cross a road in Beijing on March 6, 2026. (AFP)

China Could See Widespread Use of Brain-Computer Tech in 3-5 Years, Expert Says

China could see brain-computer interface (BCI) technology move into practical public use within three to five years as products mature, a leading BCI expert…

Technology Artificial intelligence tools can also be found built into semi-autonomous attack drones and other weapons. ATTA KENARE / AFP

Questions over AI Capability as Tech Guides Iran Strikes

The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although…

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Technology  A YouTube logo hangs on the wall at the YouTube Podcast Awards ceremony, in Berlin, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Christophe Gateau/dpa via AP)

Indonesia to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s

Indonesia said Friday it would ban social media access for children under 16, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet…

Technology FILE PHOTO: Oracle logo is seen in this illustration created on September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Oracle Reportedly Plans Thousands of Job Cuts as Data Center Costs Rise

Enterprise software company Oracle is planning thousands of job cuts as it faces a cash crunch from a massive AI data center expansion effort, Bloomberg News…

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Technology Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing, poses for pictures at Nothing headquarters in Kings Cross, in London, Britain, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

UK's Nothing Splashes Color on New Phones to Shake Up 'Boring' Tech

Nothing, the smartphone maker founded in London by Carl Pei, launched new mid-tier handsets and headphones on Thursday, adding new colors to its white, black…

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Technology Google has launched a massive AI investment drive in Germany. Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP

Google to Open German Center for 'AI Development'

Google will open an AI center in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the…

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