I know the headline of this article isn’t fancy, but I’ve tried to do something here. Initially, I thought of calling it “AI vs Me: Part II” — a gleeful nod to all the bad press AI has been getting lately. But I didn’t want to start a series built on animosity. There are two…
MENLO PARK (California): Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly laying off around 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations following years of rapid expansion, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. The job cuts come after Meta’s extensive hiring…
A new study by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has found that artificial intelligence assistants such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity are currently unreliable for accessing accurate news, with nearly half of their responses containing factual or contextual errors. The extensive analysis — conducted between late May and early June by 22 public media…
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is taking unprecedented steps to secure its position in the global artificial intelligence hardware race, ordering hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of chips despite its revenues being a fraction of that amount. According to industry reports, OpenAI has committed to purchasing 26 gigawatts of high-end data processors from major…
Google has introduced a new set of adjustments to its search results as part of ongoing negotiations with the European Union’s antitrust regulators, seeking to prevent a potential fine under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The move comes after feedback from vertical search engines and price comparison platforms, which have accused Google of favoring its…
Google has introduced a groundbreaking AI tool called Nano Banana, transforming Google Search into a powerful digital art studio. The new model, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash, enables users to create, edit, and stylize images directly within Search and NotebookLM — without switching between different apps. This update reinforces Google’s growing commitment to embedding generative…
Facebook’s complicated relationship with the gaming community is set for another transformation as the platform confirmed that its long-running Gaming Creator Program will officially end in 2026. The program, introduced in 2018, was designed to empower gaming streamers by offering early access to new features, personalized support from Facebook teams, and opportunities to earn revenue…
Instagram has begun testing a bold new redesign that gives Reels and Direct Messages (DMs) prime placement on the app’s main navigation bar — a change that has left users divided. The new layout, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, introduces dedicated tabs for Reels and DMs, reflecting Meta’s growing focus on short-form video and…
Pakistan is set to take a major leap toward digital transformation as Amazon’s Project Kuiper prepares to roll out satellite broadband services in the country by the end of 2026 under its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite programme. The development was announced by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) following a meeting between…
A groundbreaking innovation in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology could soon make it possible to travel 500 miles on a single charge — and recharge the battery in just 12 minutes. Scientists have achieved this milestone using a new chemical process that overcomes one of the biggest challenges in developing lithium-metal batteries. Unlike conventional lithium-ion…