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China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say

China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say
Samsung unveils 130-inch micro rgb TV at CES 2026

Samsung unveils 130-inch micro rgb TV at CES 2026

Musk's AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X after backlash

Musk's AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X after backlash

DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February

DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February

Democratic US senators demand Apple, Google take X and Grok off app stores over sexual images

Democratic US senators demand Apple, Google take X and Grok off app stores over sexual images

EU considers making WhatsApp more responsible for tackling harmful content, spokesperson says

EU considers making WhatsApp more responsible for tackling harmful content, spokesperson says

Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI photos

Elon Musk's Grok faces global scrutiny for sexualised AI photos

5G spectrum auction delayed as infrastructure remains incomplete

5G spectrum auction delayed as infrastructure remains incomplete

NASA triggers medical evacuation of astronauts on board ISS for first time in history

NASA triggers medical evacuation of astronauts on board ISS for first time in history

Gmail now uses AI to help you write messages, keep track of your inbox

Gmail now uses AI to help you write messages, keep track of your inbox

Artificial intelligence module launched at civil services academy

Artificial intelligence module launched at civil services academy

Italy's privacy watchdog warns Grok over deepfake AI content

Italy's privacy watchdog warns Grok over deepfake AI content

EU orders X to keep Grok documents for longer amid sexualised AI photos furore

EU orders X to keep Grok documents for longer amid sexualised AI photos furore

795 graduates awarded paid internships under CM IT Programme

795 graduates awarded paid internships under CM IT Programme

China's Mars rover discovers longer water existence on red planet

China's Mars rover discovers longer water existence on red planet

Strategy rises as MSCI shelves plans to exclude crypto treasury firms from indexes

Strategy rises as MSCI shelves plans to exclude crypto treasury firms from indexes

PTA unveils new MVNO policy framework in Pakistan

PTA unveils new MVNO policy framework in Pakistan

5G rollout delayed again as cabinet-approved summary yet to reach PTA

5G rollout delayed again as cabinet-approved summary yet to reach PTA

US government is 'working feverishly' on Nvidia licenses for China, ship date still unknown

US government is 'working feverishly' on Nvidia licenses for China, ship date still unknown

AI startup LMArena triples its valuation to $1.7 billion in latest fundraise

AI startup LMArena triples its valuation to $1.7 billion in latest fundraise

Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin, solana ETFs in digital assets push

Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin, solana ETFs in digital assets push

Grab acquires AI robotics firm Infermove to boost delivery capabilities

Grab acquires AI robotics firm Infermove to boost delivery capabilities

Punjab Safe Cities Authority launches free emergency mobile charging in Lahore

Punjab Safe Cities Authority launches free emergency mobile charging in Lahore

Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans

Self-driving tech, AI take center stage at CES as automakers dial back EV plans

Intel launches next-gen PC chip at CES in Las Vegas

Intel launches next-gen PC chip at CES in Las Vegas

Pakistan set to auction 600 MHz spectrum next month to boost Internet speeds

Pakistan set to auction 600 MHz spectrum next month to boost Internet speeds

Hong Kong's IPO revival faces host of spoilers

Hong Kong's IPO revival faces host of spoilers

Nvidia CEO Huang to take stage at CES in Las Vegas as competition mounts

Nvidia CEO Huang to take stage at CES in Las Vegas as competition mounts

Italy closes probe into DeepSeek after commitments to warn of AI 'hallucination' risks

Italy closes probe into DeepSeek after commitments to warn of AI 'hallucination' risks

Dutch court to hear arguments on Nexperia investigation on January 14

Dutch court to hear arguments on Nexperia investigation on January 14

Tencent-backed fintech Airwallex to invest in the Netherlands

Tencent-backed fintech Airwallex to invest in the Netherlands

Using AI to find information could diminish your knowledge, study finds

Using AI to find information could diminish your knowledge, study finds

Reddit overtakes TikTok as UK's fourth biggest social platform

Reddit overtakes TikTok as UK's fourth biggest social platform