India’s finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek
India’s finance ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools including ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes, citing risks posed...
Most Gulf markets subdued as Trump’s Gaza remarks spark concerns
Most Gulf stock markets ended subdued on Wednesday in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s shock statement about taking control of...
Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes
SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for...
Coinbase renews demand for banks to engage with crypto sector
Crypto firms accuse U.S. banking supervisors of systematically blocking their access to the financial system
Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices
SYDNEY: Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices as it seeks to block “an unacceptable level of security risk” presented by...
U.S. oil prices fall and recover after Trump plans new pressure on Iran
West Texas Intermediate crude falls 0.6% to $72.75 while Brent crude futures rise 0.24% to $76.14 per barrel
China imposes tariffs on U.S. imports as trade tensions escalate
The Chinese measures cover $20 billion in U.S. imports, while Trump’s tariffs impact $450 billion in Chinese goods
Alphabet to report earnings as AI spending and cloud growth come under scrutiny
Alphabet’s revenue for the fourth quarter is expected to rise 11.9% to $96.6 billion, lower than the previous quarter’s growth
Trump delays Mexico and Canada tariffs for 30 days while China tariffs remain
The suspension of planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada takes effect as both countries agree to enhance border security and crime enforcement
EU slams Trump tariffs, says will ‘respond firmly’ if targeted
BRUSSELS: The European Union on Sunday blasted US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and said the 27-nation...
Musk’s federal cost-cutting panel takes aim at USAID operations
USAID is "beyond repair" and President Trump supports its closure, says Elon Musk
Crude oil prices jump as supply disruption fears grow
Brent crude futures increase by 1.7% to $76.95, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rise 2.6% to $74.42
Taiwan bans government use of DeepSeek AI over security risks
The decision strengthens last week’s directive, which only advised against its use without explicitly prohibiting it
OpenAI launches ‘deep research’ AI tool for complex web analysis
This marks OpenAI’s second AI agent launch this year, following "Operator" in January, which assists with tasks like creating to-do lists and vacation planning
Despite Australia’s strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks
The original plan includes YouTube in the restrictions, but after consultations, the government grants an exemption