Pakistan’s new remote sensing satellite declared fully operational
SUPARCO confirms stable orbit, high-resolution imaging, and wide applications for national development
WhatsApp accuses Russia of restricting calls to tighten internet control
Moscow promotes state-run messaging app MAX as foreign platforms face new curbs
Perplexity AI makes $34.5 billion bid for Google’s Chrome browser
The AI startup aims to challenge Google’s dominance following the DOJ’s antitrust suit, with investor backing for its ambitious acquisition offer
IT and IT-enabled services to retain 4% withholding tax rate in FY2025-26
FBR maintains tax rates for specified and non-specified services; IT sector exempted from higher withholding tax
Warnings issued over WhatsApp scams targeting Pakistani users with fake job offers, extortion threats
Authorities and digital rights groups highlight rising risks of fraud involving verification codes and honey trap schemes.
Abu Dhabi’s MGX plans to raise up to $25 billion to boost AI investments
MGX explores raising capital from strategic investors to expand its artificial intelligence portfolio, with Mubadala and G42 as key backers
Senate panel criticizes IT ministry for selective collaboration on Pakistan’s first AI project
Committee expresses concerns over exclusion of other stakeholders in development of Pakistan’s indigenous Large Language Model; IT Secretary clarifies Jazz and NUST independently launched project, self-financed without public funds
Tesla signs $4.3 billion battery deal with LGES, reducing China reliance
The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries will be supplied from LGES's U.S. factory in Michigan
Italy investigates Meta over WhatsApp AI integration
Italy’s antitrust authority says Meta may have breached EU competition rules by installing Meta AI in the messaging app without asking users first
Google to sign EU’s voluntary AI code of practice
The code is created by 13 independent experts and is meant to guide firms in meeting requirements under the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
YouTube to be banned for users under 16 in Australia
YouTube was first excluded due to its use by teachers, while platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok were included in the ban
Nvidia allowed to ship H20 AI chips to China under U.S. strategy
Allowing these exports is part of a broader strategy to manage competition in advanced technology, says White House economic adviser
Opera files antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Brazil
Opera accuses Microsoft of giving its browser Edge an unfair advantage by making it the default browser on Windows devices
Moscow court fines Zoom for failing to abide by Russian internet rules
79.6 million rouble fine is issued for failure to comply with legal requirements for foreign entities operating in Russia's internet space
Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC due to robust China demand
Nvidia developed the H20 specifically for the Chinese market after U.S. export restrictions on its other AI chipsets were imposed in late 202