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US Supreme Court hears Cisco bid to halt Falun Gong suit

The US Supreme Court heard a bid by Cisco on Tuesday to toss out a lawsuit that alleges the US tech giant should be held liable for persecution in China of the Falun Gong spiritual movement.

How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'

When is a Chinese AI startup not a Chinese AI startup? When it's based in Singapore, or elsewhere, to distance itself legally and politically from Beijing.

Opening remarks Tuesday in Elon Musk versus OpenAI

Opening remarks are set for Tuesday in a courtroom showdown between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence company betrayed its non-profit mission.

HrFlow.ai Secures 7 Million Dollars (Pre-Series A) to Become the Global Standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applied to HR Data

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China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus

China has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the top economic planning body said Monday, after a regulatory review that reportedly also saw Beijing restrict two co-founders from leaving the country.

'Joint venture in reverse': foreign carmakers seek edge with China partners

In a sprawling office in Hefei, the eastern Chinese electric vehicle hub, hundreds of employees and several robotic arms sat refining software developed jointly by German behemoth Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker XPeng.

Stage set for Elon Musk's court battle with OpenAI

Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing high-profile artificial intelligence company OpenAI of betraying its non-profit mission heads for trial on Monday with the selection of jurors.

Maine governor nixes data center moratorium in state

The governor of Maine on Friday vetoed a temporary ban on building large data centers that aimed to rein in rampant construction driven by the AI race.

Anthropic says Google to pump $40 bn into AI startup

Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed Friday, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies.

AI united Altman and Musk, then drove them apart

Elon Musk and Sam Altman bonded over artificial intelligence in a project that became OpenAI, but a clash of visions will see the polarizing figures face off in court in a trial that opens next week.

China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with "drastically reduced" costs Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.

Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek

As DeepSeek releases its first major new artificial intelligence model in over a year -- DeepSeek-V4 -- here are five things to know about the Chinese startup:

'Clearly me': AI drama accused of stealing faces

Christine Li is a model and influencer, but not an actor, so when she saw herself playing a cruel character in a Chinese microdrama she felt bewildered, then angry and afraid.

YouTube offers deepfake detection to Hollywood

YouTube is offering Hollywood celebrities and entertainers a free detection tool to help combat their deepfakes, expanding the Google-owned video platform's efforts to guard against AI-driven impersonations.

Chinese EVs look to sideline foreign brands at Beijing auto show

The world's biggest auto show opens in Beijing on Friday, as Chinese manufacturers solidify their status as industry innovators and foreign brands face ferocious competition in the country's giant car market.

NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'

NASA unveiled a new telescope on Tuesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

Anthropic probes unauthorized access to Mythos AI model

American AI developer Anthropic said Tuesday it was investigating unauthorized access to Mythos, its powerful model which the company itself worries could be a boon for hackers.

Datavault AI Further Expands IP Portfolio with New Patent Issuance and Notices of Allowance

Builds on December 2025 Content Licensing Patents and Carbon Credit Tokenization Grant; Strengthens IP Moat Across Data Valuation, Virtual Funding, and Tokenized Tax Prep

SpaceX partners with AI startup Cursor, may buy it for $60 bn

SpaceX on Tuesday announced a partnership with AI coding company Cursor, saying the alliance comes with an option to buy the startup for $60 billion later this year.

Unregulated AI like speeding with no steering wheel: AI godfather Hinton

Artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton insisted Tuesday on the need to strictly regulate the technology, warning that it remained unclear if humanity could co-exist with super intelligent AI.

Singapore's Tang gets second term at UN's patent agency

Singapore's Daren Tang was reappointed Tuesday for a second six-year term in charge of the United Nations' patent and innovation agency.

Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars

A NASA rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday.

Romanian AI music sensation Lolita sparks racism debate

The sultry songs of Lolita Cercel, an AI-generated singer, are a sensation in Romania, racking up millions of views online -- but angering real-life musicians and drawing criticism from the Roma minority as a racist cliche.

New Report Reveals Widespread Misunderstanding of Consumer Messaging App Security Across Government and Critical Infrastructure

83% report WhatsApp is used for sensitive discussions, despite widespread misunderstanding of what encryption protects98% rely on platforms unable to deliver the sovereign control they say they want90% of organizations say they are crisis-ready, yet only 49% have unified crisis communications platforms

Graid Technology Launches Agentic AI Storage Portfolio to Eliminate KV Cache Bottlenecks

From edge inference to NVIDIA STX, purpose-built KV cache infrastructure for consistent performance at scale.

Blue Origin probing rocket's failure to deliver satellite

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is requiring Blue Origin to conduct a "mishap investigation" after the space company's New Glenn rocket failed to deliver a communications satellite into the correct orbit.

Desmond Morris: from 'Naked Ape' to watching 'Big Brother'

Celebrated British zoologist Desmond Morris, who died Sunday aged 98, shook up the world in 1967 when his book "The Naked Ape" posited that humans are essentially primates still captive to evolutionary impulses.

'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN

Four contenders are squaring up to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests

Global RPA Leader Is Certifying MQ-9B for FIKI

LG Electronics Advances Smart Cleaning With Next-Generation Dishwasher Solutions

Steam, multi-directional washing and smart connectivity combine to deliver more convenient, hygienic kitchen careNews SummaryLG Electronics introduces dishwasher technologies designed to support smarter, more convenient home living.Core features include TrueSteam™, QuadWash™, Auto Open Dry and Heat Dry for enhanced cleaning and drying performance.Flexible rack systems help improve loading efficiency and make space for a wide range of cookware and utensils.LG ThinQ® connectivity enables remote monitoring and control for a more connected home experience.

Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

A key Atlantic Ocean current system that helps regulate the planet's climate could weaken more than expected by 2100, with potentially devastating consequences worldwide, a new study has found.

Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

Nearly a week after their Pacific splashdown, the astronauts who crewed the Artemis II mission that flew around the Moon told reporters Thursday they have yet to fully grasp the magnitude of the moment.

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