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Technology FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is pictured at the entrance to the Google offices in London, Britain January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo/File Photo

US Scientist John Jumper to Leave Google DeepMind for Anthropic

Senior research scientist John Jumper said on Friday he would leave Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic, the latest high-profile departure at the Big…

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Technology Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of the Labour Party speaks during the semi-annual summary press conference at the government's representative facilities in Parkveien, Oslo, Norway, 19 June 2026. (EPA)

Norway Imposes Near Ban on AI in Elementary School

Norway is imposing ‌a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older…

Technology The humanoid robot Alter-Ego, designed by the Italian Institute of Technology, assists patient Daniel Senna through remote interaction at the IRCSS Maugeri hospital in Milan on June 12, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP)

European Robotics Start-ups Go Up Against Chinese Heavyweights

Humanoid robots able to perform tasks from grape harvesting to welcoming visitors were front and center at France's Vivatech trade fair this week, with…

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Technology A Tesla Robotaxi travels down Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.  (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Sweden May Oppose Tesla's Supervised Self-driving Tech in Europe over Speeding Concerns

A Swedish transport authority is recommending a vote against the Europe-wide rollout of Tesla's supervised self-driving software, unless the U.S. EV maker…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: A Google sign is pictured during the company's presentation of a detailed investment plan for Germany outside the Google office in Berlin, Germany, August 31, 2021.  REUTERS/Annegret Hilse//File Photo

UK Regulator Sets Out Conduct Requirements for Google's Search Services

Britain's competition watchdog set out two conduct requirements for Google's search services under its regulatory regime to secure "a fairer deal" for…

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Technology  Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, laughs during an interview before a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of Coherent's manufacturing facility on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Sherman, Texas. (AP)

Nvidia’s Huang Says Society Needs ‘New Social Norms’ in the Age of AI

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped propel artificial intelligence — stressed in an Associated Press interview Tuesday that society needs to change…

Technology SoftBank Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during an event to pitch AI for businesses, in Tokyo, Japan June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada

Japan's Tech Business SoftBank Rolls Out OpenAI 'Patches' Against Cyberattacks

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks, both…

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Technology France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu gestures as he speaks during a press conference. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)

France to Invest €655 Mln in AI, Set Up Common Chatbot for All State Services

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday the government will invest €655 million ($758.29 million) in artificial intelligence and will set up a…

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Technology  The ChatGPT logo is displayed on a mobile phone in Liverpool, Britain, 09 June 2026. (EPA)

AI-referred US Shoppers Browse Longer, Spend More per Visit, Data Shows

US shoppers who use large language models, including Google's Gemini or OpenAI's ChatGPT, for purchase recommendations are lingering more on retailers'…

Technology The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, AI, and digital policy frameworks. SPA

SDAIA, World Bank Conclude Int’l Consultations on Data Governance and AI in Belgium and Germany

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded an international program held from June 8 to 12…

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Technology SpaceX employees celebrate the company's Wall Street debut, the largest initial public offering in US history. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

SpaceX: Five Key Moments, from First Launch to Starship Megarocket

More than 20 years after its founding, SpaceX made history Friday with its record-high stock market debut, crowning a unique journey marked by dazzling…

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Technology A woman crosses street through a dust storm accompanied by rain in Jammu, India, Thursday, June 11, 2026.(AP Photo/Channi Anand)

India Clears Way for Self-driving, Safety Car Tech to Reduce Road Deaths

India has scrapped a license requirement for radar sensors, freeing automakers to adopt technology that helps cars avoid crashes and drive themselves by…

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Technology The service is a baby step towards a future in which robots increasingly take over manual labor from humans. WANG Zhao / AFP

AI Robot Cleaners Leave the Lab for China's Living Rooms

Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong found her work a little easier the day she was paired with an unlikely new colleague -- a tall, wheeled robot with AI-powered…

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Technology Saudi Arabia Participates in GPAI Paris Meeting for First Time as Member

Saudi Arabia Participates in GPAI Paris Meeting for First Time as Member

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), participated for the first time as a member of the Global…

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Technology The Meta logo is displayed on a mobile phone over a stock market graph displayed on a laptop screen in Liverpool, Britain, 09 June 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Meta Taps Reliance for 1st AI-enabled Data Center in India

Facebook-parent Meta and Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced a deal to develop an AI-enabled data center in the state of Gujarat, as…

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Technology Saudi digital sovereignty is no longer only about where data is stored, but about control over infrastructure, models and operations. Shutterstock

IBM: Saudi AI Sovereignty No Longer Just About Data Location

Digital sovereignty in Saudi Arabia is no longer just about where data is stored. It is now about who controls the infrastructure, models, operations, keys,…

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Technology Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discusses Boosting Technology and AI Partnership

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with Turkish Minister of Transport and…

Technology The logo of Japan's Nintendo Co. is displayed at a presentation in Tokyo on January 13, 2017. (AFP)

Nintendo to Remake Classic ‘Zelda’ Game ‘Ocarina of Time’

Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest…

Technology United Airlines planes are seen at the tarmac at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, US, May 7, 2025. (Reuters)

Musk's Starlink Leads Bezos’ Amazon as Airlines Rush to Boost In-Flight Wi-Fi

Global airlines' push to attract premium customers is making fast in-flight Wi-Fi an increasingly important perk, turning a once-patchy paid service into an…

Technology SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use

SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has contributed to building and enhancing the regulatory environment for data and artificial intelligence through…

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Technology The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)

Meta Takes Legal Action Against Israeli Spyware Firm NSO

Meta said on Monday it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that barred it from…

Technology The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance

SDAIA, World Bank to Discuss Global Best Practices in Data Governance and AI in Belgium and Germany

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the World Bank, will organize 25 specialized sessions and meetings in Belgium…

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Technology 16 September 2023, US, New York: The Apple logo is seen on a building in Manhattan. (dpa)

Saving Siri: After Two Years of Stumbles, Is Apple’s AI Moment Here?

When Apple holds its developer conference at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Monday, the big draw will be a widely expected overhaul to Siri, the AI…

Technology US chip giant Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (R), and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (L), arrive to a briefing after their meeting at the business group's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, 08 June 2026. (EPA)

Nvidia Clinches Deals with South Korean Giants Including SK Group to Advance AI Boom

Nvidia on Monday announced a series of deals in South Korea with tech giants including SK Hynix and Naver, as it looks to secure crucial memory chips to power…