Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has introduced a six-pillar policy to grow Artificial Intelligence in the country. The aim is to prepare industries, improve security, and link Pakistan with global AI leaders. Here’s what each pillar means: Officials say this plan will help Pakistan keep up with AI developments while creating economic opportunities and…
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5 and made it free for all ChatGPT users. Unveiled by CEO Sam Altman in a live event, GPT‑5 upgrades core abilities across reasoning, reliability, memory, and real‑world integrations—pushing ChatGPT further toward a true digital assistant. GPT‑5 emphasizes “agent‑like” reasoning. Instead of merely replying, it interprets context, breaks down complex tasks into…
In a bold move to bring artificial intelligence closer to everyday users, OpenAI has released two offline AI models designed to function without cloud services or internet access. The gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b models offer powerful language generation capabilities while running directly on consumer-level hardware. This initiative, announced by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, signals a shift…
A tea-making robot drew significant attention at the 9th China-South Asia Expo, captivating visitors with its graceful execution of traditional Chinese tea ceremonies. The robot, a blend of modern engineering and cultural artistry, showcased how technology can preserve heritage while redefining how it’s experienced. With robotic arms mimicking the movements of a seasoned tea master,…
By the end of this decade, the boundary between human and machine may begin to blur. Emerging technologies are poised to grant abilities once reserved for comic book heroes—ranging from superhuman strength to enhanced vision and digital cognition. Robotic Exoskeletons: Redefining Human Strength Industrial and defense sectors are rapidly adopting robotic exoskeletons. One notable example…
Drones in Makkah: A New Chapter in Pilgrimage Security Saudi Arabia has initiated the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect and deter unauthorized Hajj pilgrims from entering Makkah, a move that reflects the Kingdom’s increasing reliance on technology for public order and religious management. According to official sources, the drones are already operational…
A New Challenger Enters the AI Arena In a bold stride toward redefining the future of conversational AI, Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation: Nova Sonic, a next-generation voice AI model. This launch, accompanied by improvements to Nova Reel 1.1, signals Amazon’s intensified push to compete with cutting-edge voice technologies from rivals such as OpenAI’s…
TikTok-ification of Pakistan – Asad Shabbir Seven years ago, American Youtuber Casey Neistat triumphantly claimed that “Filmmaking is a sport and now, everyone’s invited.” The assessment stands proud today as social media has wreaked havoc in what was once a calm oasis of mainstream media. Pakistan’s media landscape, once dominated by a handful of TV…
Revolutionary Military Prototype Revealed Students from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Khairpur Campus, have developed a laser-firing defense robot aimed at transforming Pakistan’s defense capabilities. The AI-powered robot was presented at the 4th Research and Technology Showcase at the Karachi Expo Centre, where it garnered significant attention. Laser Weaponry for Cost-Effective Defense The…
New AI Model “Orion” from OpenAI Expected to Offer Limited Advancements Over GPT-4 OpenAI’s forthcoming model, Orion, has AI enthusiasts excited yet cautious, with many wondering whether it will truly elevate the large language model (LLM) landscape. As the successor to GPT-4, Orion is expected to perform better in language tasks but may not showcase…