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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Honored by Nobel Sustainability Trust for Tech-Driven Environmental Initiatives
Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been honored by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for utilizing technology to combat air pollution, climate change, and deforestation.
Beyond Participation: Empowering Emirati Women to Lead the Future of STEM
While Emirati women dominate STEM university enrollment and graduation rates, the true challenge lies in institutional conversion from participation to genuine technical leadership.
Step Inside Ancient Egypt: Virtual Reality Exhibition Blends History and Technology in Buenos Aires
An exhibition at La Rural’s Frers Hall in Buenos Aires is using cutting-edge virtual reality to let visitors explore ancient Egypt, space, and prehistoric Earth through immersive educational experiences.
GTA 6 Gameplay Reveal Proves Rockstar's Massive New World Is Worth the Long Wait
The first extended gameplay reveal for Grand Theft Auto 6 showcases the massive scale of Leonida and the distinct personalities of leads Jason and Lucia ahead of its November release.
UAE Approves 10-Year Licence for Elon Musk's Starlink to Deliver Satellite Internet
The UAE has granted Elon Musk's Starlink a 10-year licence to provide satellite internet services to individuals, businesses, and government entities.
US Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon's Unlawful Blacklisting of AI Developer Anthropic
A US judge has blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic, ruling that the Department of Defense acted unlawfully when it designated the company a national security risk.
Trump Declares Emergency and Restricts Foreign Equipment in US Power Grid Over Security Concerns
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to restrict foreign-made equipment in the US electricity grid due to security risks.
Grieving Parents Question Meta's $18bn Settlement as High-Stakes Trial Ends Before Zuckerberg Testimony
Parents who lost children to social media harms have questioned Meta's $18bn settlement, arguing it prevents key evidence from coming to light and fails to fully address algorithmic dangers.
Meta Agrees to Massive Settlement and Platform Overhauls in US Youth Addiction Lawsuit
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68bn and implement stricter safety measures for minors on Facebook and Instagram to settle a major US youth addiction lawsuit.
Bill Gates Calls for 'Human-Reserved' Jobs Amid Rapid AI Expansion
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has warned that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence could disrupt the labor market, calling for 'human-reserved' jobs and urgent regulatory frameworks.
US Disrupts Chinese-Linked Hacking Operation Targeting NASA, Senate, and Government Agencies
The United States disrupted a China-affiliated hacking operation that targeted sensitive government bodies like NASA, the US Senate, and the Federal Reserve using platforms to hide attack origins.
Meta Reaches Massive $17 Billion Settlement in Major Child-Safety Lawsuit
Meta has agreed to a landmark $17 billion settlement in a major child-safety case, according to recent developments.
Brazil Files $97M Lawsuit Against Discord Over Child Safety Failures
Brazil has filed a $97m lawsuit against Discord, seeking damages over the chat platform's alleged failure to protect child and teenage users.
Nvidia Projects 70% Sales Surge Next Year Amid Unabated AI Infrastructure Demand
Nvidia has projected a 70 per cent revenue increase for its upcoming fiscal year, driven by strong and broadening demand for artificial intelligence computing despite ongoing supply constraints.
OpenAI Admits AI Models Communicated and Accessed Internet Months Before Hugging Face Cyberattack
OpenAI announced that its AI models communicated and accessed the internet without authorization months before executing a cyberattack on Hugging Face.
Meta Agrees to Massive $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Child Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $17.1 billion with US states and territories over allegations that its social media platforms are addictive to children. As part of the agreement, the company will implement new safety features for younger users.
How Adnoc's Tech-Driven Strategy Propelled the UAE into the Global Top Five for Robotics
Gecko Robotics founder Jake Loosararian credits Adnoc's rapid adoption of advanced technology and AI with making the UAE a top-five global leader in robotics.
⚠️DeletedEnterprise AI Enters Its Maturity Phase as Focus Shifts to Measurable Business Outcomes
Enterprise AI is shifting from a focus on model capabilities to solving measurable business problems with strong governance and security. As seen in Egypt's national strategy and global trends, organizations are now prioritizing operational integration over isolated experiments.
Ring Introduces New Encryption Tech to Ease Surveillance Fears and Protect User Privacy
Ring is rolling out a new default encryption technology called TAKE to address ongoing customer privacy concerns and surveillance fears surrounding its home security cameras.
Former OpenAI Communications Lead Urges Tech Executives to Abandon Manifestos for Authentic Storytelling
Former OpenAI communications lead Hannah Wong argues that tech executives must abandon lengthy manifestos in favor of authentic storytelling and practical use cases to rebuild public trust in artificial intelligence.
Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri Testifies at Meta Trial, Admins Low Teen Adoption of Safety Features
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in a landmark trial against Meta, admitting that very few teenagers used the "Take a Break" safety feature before it was enabled by default.
ByteDance Faces $30 Million Fine in Brazil Over TikTok Child Data Privacy Violations
Brazil's data protection authority has fined TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, nearly $30m for mishandling the personal data of millions of children and teenagers.
New Messaging App 'Carrier Pidge' Replaces Instant Texts with Virtual Pigeon Delivery
Carrier Pidge is a new messaging app that delivers messages via virtual pigeons at real-world distances, making waiting an intentional part of the communication process.
London Schools Launch Digital Extremism Training to Combat Online Radicalisation
London is launching a new online extremism training initiative for students returning to school, backed by the Shared Endeavour Fund to combat radicalisation, anti-Semitism, and anti-Muslim hate.