PM orders 24-hour visa issuance for foreign businesspersons seeking services from Pakistani IT firms
Directs to further enhance IT infrastructure to achieve $25 billion export target
EU reviews Big Tech investigations under Digital Markets Act
The review may narrow or adjust the scope of the investigations and has paused decisions and fines while technical work continues
OpenAI calls for investment and regulation to maintain U.S. AI advantage
The announcement comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with a new administration expected to be more supportive of the tech industry
Apple faces accusations of overcharging British consumers by $1.8 billion
The U.S. tech giant faces claims from 20 million U.K. users over alleged overcharges for app purchases
US restricts AI chip exports, allies get unlimited access
The U.S. leads AI now – both AI development and AI chip design, and it's critical that we keep it that way, says U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo
Nvidia warns U.S. national security is not improved by new AI chip rule
The regulation would harm U.S. leadership in AI technology and threaten to derail innovation and economic growth worldwide, says Nivida
Apple recommends rejecting proposal to abolish diversity and inclusion programs
The proposal, submitted by the National Center for Public Policy, suggests ending Apple's inclusion and diversity initiatives, citing legal, reputational, and financial risks
61% of Pakistani businesses rank data protection as top IT concern
33% of global firms secure connected devices, but only 9% in Pakistan manage the same
Meta faces Brazilian government scrutiny over fact-checking overhaul
The move follows Meta’s announcement of discontinuing its U.S. fact-checking program and relaxing restrictions on sensitive discussions
Project Liberty-led group announces intention to acquire TikTok U.S
The bid comes as ByteDance faces a January 19 deadline to sell the platform or risk a ban under legislation signed by President Joe Biden on April 24
Google to face trial in privacy lawsuit over unauthorized data tracking
Earlier, Google agreed to destroy billions of data records related to users who believed they were browsing privately in Chrome’s "Incognito" mode
Apple denies selling Siri data after $95 million lawsuit settlement
The statement follows a $95 million settlement over claims that Siri unintentionally recorded private conversations and shared them with third parties
Nvidia unveils $3,000 Project DIGITS AI computer at CES 2025
Nvidia aims to bridge the gap between Linux and Microsoft's Windows through the Windows Subsystem for Linux technology
Microsoft to invest $3 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India
Microsoft’s $3 billion investment aims to bolster AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning India as a key player in global AI development
Starlink registered with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan: IT Minister
Space Board Authority reviewing technical aspects, updates communicated to Starlink, says Shaza Fatima Khawaja