Govt to restructure IT ministry under $77.73 million WB project
The restructuring exercise is part of a broader plan to prepare Pakistan’s public sector for a rapidly changing digital landscape
Apple airlifts 1.5 million iPhones from India to US to beat Trump tariffs
Company used cargo jets and expedited customs clearance to avoid steep China import duties
AI investment crucial for Amazon’s future, says CEO Andy Jassy
Investing deeply in AI is essential for Amazon to remain at the forefront of customer experience innovation, says Jassy
Intel CEO’s China investments raise security alarms
Lip-Bu Tan invests over $200 million in Chinese tech and manufacturing firms since 2012, controlling over 40 companies and holding stakes in 600 others
Musk faces allegations of harassment against OpenAI
OpenAI accuses Musk of undermining the company through public attacks, legal harassment, and an unsuccessful acquisition attempt
Alphabet plans $75 billion investment in data centers and AI infrastructure
tariff-related costs might increase but customer demand for data centers continues to drive the company’s investment plans, says Google
Trump defends TikTok deal, says it’s “on the table”
A significant hurdle for any deal remains Chinese government approval, which is necessary for the divestiture to proceed
Google unveils Ironwood chip to boost AI performance
The new chip is designed for "inference" computing, powering instant responses in chatbots and AI tools
China reaffirms TikTok deal must comply with Chinese law
Under a 2020 law, any export of technology deemed critical to national security must receive government approval
China blocks tariff-related content on social media platforms
Weibo blocks searches and hashtags related to "tariff" and "104," showing error messages
Germany ends Google automotive probe after competition agreement
The company’s solution includes allowing competitors’ maps and apps to be used within its platform
Elon Musk’s X reaches settlement with Twitch over ad boycott claims
X signs "memorandum of understanding" to drop case against Twitch if conditions are met by year-end
U.S. senators scrutinize Microsoft, Google’s AI cloud partnerships
Senators express concerns that such corporate partnerships may discourage competition and bypass antitrust laws
Meta adds new privacy and parental controls for teens
Under the new privacy measures, teens under 16 will need parental consent to go live on the platform
U.S. Justice Department shifts crypto policy focus under new directive
Regulatory violation charges under banking, securities, or commodities laws must now show clear evidence of willful misconduct before proceeding