Technology

Why did OpenAI shut down Sora?

OpenAI’s decision to shut down its Sora video generation platform has triggered widespread debate across the tech industry, marking a dramatic reversal for one...

ScaleOps secures US$130m funding as AI boom intensifies pressure on cloud computing efficiency

ScaleOps has raised US$130 million in a Series C funding round as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to surge, driving up cloud computing...

AI boom hits reality check as OpenAI shuts down Sora and Meta faces courtroom setbacks

The artificial intelligence race is entering a more turbulent phase, as two of the world’s biggest tech players face setbacks that signal a broader...

Disney hit by US$2.5bn tech setback as AI ambitions falter and gaming partner struggles

Walt Disney is facing a mounting technology crisis estimated in the billions, as two of its most ambitious bets on artificial intelligence and gaming...

Meta intensifies AI transformation with company wide training

Meta has launched an aggressive internal push to embed artificial intelligence into its workforce, rolling out intensive “AI Transformation Weeks” designed to train employees...

Anthropic leak sparks market shock

A major leak tied to Anthropic has triggered sharp reactions across global markets, with software stocks and cryptocurrency related assets facing sudden declines amid...

Shield AI valuation rises to US$12.7bn

U.S. defence technology startup Shield AI has reached a US$12.7 billion valuation after securing a major contract linked to the U.S. Air Force, marking...

WhatsApp rolls out AI replies that can write your messages for you

WhatsApp is stepping into a new phase of AI integration, introducing a feature that can automatically generate message replies based on your conversations. This...

Wikipedia enforces strict rules on AI generated content

Wikipedia has taken a decisive step in its ongoing battle against low quality and misleading information by cracking down on the use of artificial...

Meta shifts focus to AI and entrepreneurship as metaverse ambitions fade

Meta Platforms is pivoting its strategic direction toward artificial intelligence and small business empowerment, as it scales back its once ambitious push into the...

Google unveils Lyria 3 Pro as AI music generation race intensifies

Google has introduced Lyria 3 Pro, its latest artificial intelligence model designed to generate high quality, customizable music, marking a significant step forward in...

Amazon deepens robotics push with acquisition of kid sized humanoid startup

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a company known for developing kid sized humanoid robots, marking another strategic move in its expanding robotics and automation...

Apple brings ads to Apple Maps as business tools expand

Apple is beginning to put advertising inside its navigation app for the first time, a major shift in strategy that will embed promoted content...

OpenAI releases open source toolkit for teen safety in AI development

OpenAI has announced a major expansion of its efforts to support safer artificial intelligence by releasing a suite of open source tools and resources...

Perplexity CEO says AI layoffs are liberation not apocalypse

In a moment that encapsulates the stark divide in how tech leaders view the future of work, Aravind Srinivas, chief executive of the AI‑driven...

Alibaba unveils new AI chip to power next generation of intelligent agents

Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group has introduced a new artificial intelligence chip aimed at accelerating the development of “agentic” AI systems, marking a significant...