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Technology In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT logo is displayed on a smartphone on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

ChatGPT Becomes First AI Chatbot to Face Tougher EU Rules

ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU added it Monday to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, a first for…

Technology View of an Apple logo at an Apple store in Paris, France, April 23, 2025. (Reuters)

John Ternus to Lead Apple into the Age of AI

John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial…

Technology Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha affirmed that the unwavering support of the Saudi leadership has been instrumental in shaping an inspiring national success story in technology and the digital economy. (SPA)

Communications Minister: Saudi Arabia Advances to Lead AI Era, Puts People First

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha affirmed that the unwavering support and empowerment of Custodian of the Two Holy…

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Technology A Meta logo is seen at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 14, 2023. (Reuters)

Meta’s Teen Safety Deal Runs into an Unsolved Problem: Proving Age

Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent…

Technology The Google logo is seen outside the company's offices in London, Britain, June 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Google Changes Spam Policy in EU to Avert Antitrust Fine

Alphabet's Google ‌on Friday said it had changed its spam policy in Europe to address EU concerns that could have resulted in an antitrust fine. The US…

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

Meta Settlement Opens New Front in Global Fight Over Social Media Harm

Meta's move to restrict teenagers' use of social media in the US shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on…

Technology Guests stand at the booth of Saudi artificial intelligence company HUMAIN during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh on October 29, 2025. (HUMAIN)

HUMAIN Project Gets a Boost as Al-Moammar Adds 200 MW to AI Data Center

Al-Moammar Information Systems Co (MIS) announced on Wednesday that it received a letter of award from HUMAIN expanding the scope of a project to design and…

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Technology The words “artificial intelligence,” a keyboard and robotic hands are seen in this illustration. (Reuters)

AI Opens New Market for Saudi Tech Companies

Saudi technology companies are moving beyond digital transformation, tapping a new wave of spending on artificial intelligence, data centers, and digital…

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Technology A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US, November 9, 2022. (Reuters)

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement with States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social…

Technology  Tiangong Ultra humanoid robots cross the finish line before Honor's Lightning humanoid robots in the 100m large-size group final race, during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 26, 2026. (Reuters)

Robot Olympics Ends with Humanoid’s 8.64-Second 100m, Nearly a Second Faster Than Bolt

A Chinese humanoid robot on Wednesday ran the 100 meters in 8.64 seconds, almost a second faster than Jamaican Usain Bolt's human world-record time, at the…

Technology Witness Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, leaves the courthouse, as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court over claims from 29 states that the company illegally collected and used children's data in violation of federal law, allegedly designed its social media platforms to keep young users hooked and misled consumers about their safety, in Oakland, California, US, August 25, 2026. (Reuters)

Instagram Chief Admits Touting Teen Safety Tool While Omitting It Was Barely Used

Adam Mosseri, who oversees Instagram at Meta, admitted in a California court on Tuesday that he touted newly launched safety tools for teens without disclosing…

Technology People walk past the Huawei booth, where the Atlas 950 SuperPoD system is displayed, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, July 17, 2026. (Reuters)

China's Huawei, US PC Maker HP Sign Multi-year Wi-Fi Patent Deal

China's Huawei Technologies said on Wednesday it had reached a multi-year cross-license agreement with HP Inc, covering patents used in Wi-Fi technology,…

Technology A bird flies in front of the CD Projekt logo at its headquarters in Warsaw, Poland January 21, 2020. Picture taken January 21, 2020. (Reuters)

CD Projekt RED to Launch Remastered Version of ‘The Witcher 3’ Ahead of New Expansion

CD ‌Projekt RED will publish a remastered version of its 2015 blockbuster "The Witcher 3" on September 29, ahead of a 2027 launch of a new expansion for…

Technology From left, the Google Health, the Samsung Health and Apple’s Health apps offer plenty of tools and features to help you manage your diet, exercise and personal safety. (Google; Samsung; Apple)

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Personal Health Dashboard

New York: JD Biersdorfer The health app on your phone’s home screen has many uses, even if you don’t have a smartwatch or fitness tracker. With a little…

Technology Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha meets with Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO Andrew Wilson in Paris. (SPA)

Saudi Communications Minister Discusses Expanding AI, Quantum Computing Partnerships in France

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings during his visit to France with senior executives from…

Technology FILE PHOTO: An Alibaba logo is displayed at the company's booth at China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Alibaba Shares Slide after $10.2 Billion AI Share Sale Offered at Sharp Discount

China's Alibaba shares slumped in Hong Kong trade on Monday after it launched a $10.2 billion share sale at a steep discount to fund its AI ambitions, with…

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Technology People walk past a Taiwanese flag in New Taipei City on January 13, 2024. (AFP)

Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Illegal Export of AI Servers to China

Taiwan prosecutors said on Monday they indicted nine people, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, accused of illegal export of artificial…

Technology FILED - 24 August 2022, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: The logo of Tik Tok is seen at Gamescom. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa

TikTok Reaches $400 Million Settlement with US Justice Department over Children's Privacy

TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy…

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Technology Nadeem Bakhsh, chief executive and co-founder of webook.com (Company handout)

How AI Is Changing Event Discovery, Booking

A night out can start with a simple question: “What should we do tonight?” That is where traditional search can struggle. It works best when users already…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: An Apple logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Apple Paid 40% of its Global Taxes to Ireland in Last Fiscal Year

Apple paid Ireland $17.1billion in taxes last year, representing around 40% of its worldwide total, according to a company filing that detailed the iPhone…

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Technology Wang Xiaogang, co-founder of SenseTime and chairman of ACE Robotics, speaks during an interview with Reuters at the booth of ACE Robotics, during the 2026 World Robot Conference, in Beijing, China, August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

ACE Robotics CEO: Robot Brains Will Have 'ChatGPT Moment' by End of 2027

Humanoid robot brains could see a breakthrough by late next year similar to the dramatic impact ChatGPT had on AI ​usage, the CEO of Chinese embodied AI…

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Technology FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is seen outside the company's offices in London, Britain, June 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo/File Photo

India Orders Removal of Google Firebase Accounts after Spotting Scam Pattern

India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after finding a pattern of criminals misusing the service…

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Technology FILED - 27 May 2025, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Schwerin: The Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp apps are shown on a smartphone display that reflects the logo of the AI application Meta AI. Photo: Jens Büttner/dpa

UK Cinemas Restricting Meta AI and Other Smart Glasses over Piracy Concerns

Cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to prohibit or restrict camera-enabled smart glasses, including Meta's AI-powered eyewear, the UK Cinema…

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Technology A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

UNESCO to Lead Global Efforts in Riyadh to Shape Responsible AI Policies in September

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will spearhead intensive efforts in Riyadh in September to advance the…

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