China willing to ‘buy’ or ‘steal’ US tech to get ahead in AI race, Congress told
US lawmakers, experts accused Beijing of buying ‘what they can’ and stealing ‘what they cannot’ from America to advance their AI technology
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Student accused of trying to murder Sam Altman is ‘well-informed’ ‘AI doomer,’ says podcast host who interviewed him
In January, podcaster Andy Mills interviewed an AI doomer who had advocated on Discord for killing tech execs. Still, when news broke last week that a 20-year-old had been arrested for attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Mills was shocked.
· Rikki Schlott
Scientist Suggests Dark Matter Could Be Black Holes From A Different Universe
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· Tyler Durden
YouTube says Iran-linked AI Lego video channel removed over policy breaches | The National
YouTube said on Thursday that it had decided to suspend an account sharing pro-Iran videos with the look and feel of The Lego Movie due to breaches of policy.
· Cody Combs
Korean study in 2004 helped pave the way for GPU-powered AI
Graphics processing unit acceleration, deemed essential for modern artificial intelligence training, can find its roots in a 2004 study led by two Soongsil University professors.
· Yoon Min-sik
Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.
· Song Sang-ho
Japan to help small businesses detect cyberattacks with eye on supply chain
In Japan, small and medium-sized businesses make up the majority of those victimized by ransomware attacks, according to official data. (Illustration by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
How Atlas is approaching modern healthcare in an experience-driven economy
In today’s economy, healthcare providers are increasingly being chosen for the experience they provide. Research from Modern Healthcare indicates that many healthcare patients are shifting to a digital-first model, focused on individual needs and preferences to offer more convenient and personalized care.
· Kaitlyn Gomez
Nine Chinese suspects linked to cyber crimes arrested at BIA - DailyNews
Nine Chinese nationals allegedly linked to cyber crimes were arrested by Airport Customs officials early yesterday morning, along with a stock of electronic communication equipment worth over Rs. 24 million.
· shanaka
Inside Canva’s $100 billion gamble on an AI-first rebuild
Ten years before she became a billionaire, in 2011, a 24-year-old Melanie Perkins built a software prototype called Canvas Chef. The idea was simple: a prompt box where you described what you wanted to design, and it appeared on-screen.
· David Swan
DOST retools farmers, extension agents in smart agriculture tools and weather data to improve productivity in Caraga
BOOSTING the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga region introduced them to a capacity-building training on the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines, or Sarai Mobile Applications and Automatic W…
· The Manila Times
Regional volatility not affecting Adnoc’s XRG investment strategy, CIO says | The National
Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are not changing the strategy of Abu Dhabi's XRG, the global energy investment arm of Adnoc's chief investment officer said on Thursday.
· Cody Combs
Taiwan Semi Slides Despite Record Results In Warning Sign For Chip Companies
Taiwanese chip giant, Taiwan Semiconductor Manfuacturing Co, said Thursday its net profit surged to a fresh record in the first quarter, fueled by the global artificial intelligence race despite the war in the Middle East. Massive demand for AI hardware means business is booming for TSMC -- the biggest contract make…
· Tyler Durden
Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series
Apple has come under fire after its streaming service started advertising for a new Israeli thriller, with people accusing the tech giant of normalising Israel and its army amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and wars in the Mena region.
· Middleeasteye
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Construction of Monterrazas to continue
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· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Jeep-Maker Stellantis Signs AI Deal With Microsoft
Stellantis and Microsoft are teaming up in a five‑year strategic deal to accelerate the deployment of AI across the automotive company's large portfolio of brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot, and others.
· Tyler Durden
Prime Video expands Filipino slate with seven new originals
Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
· Iza Iglesias
Building a smarter, sustainable gaming growth model
At a time when expansion is often equated with scale alone, the Winford Resort & Casino Manila is redefining what growth looks like in the Philippine gaming landscape. It is pursuing a more deliberate path—one that integrates responsible gaming, technology, sustainability, and a broader hospitality experience into a…
· Deriq Bernard
Retail traders pile into Allbirds after odd AI pivot. History shows it won't end well
Retail traders stampeded into Allbirds after the troubled shoemaker slapped an artificial intelligence label on its business, a set-up that market history suggests rarely ends well once the initial hype fades.
· Yun Li
Twisted messages expose real reason tech titan’s mansion was firebombed — and who inspired it
The 20-year-old who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home was inspired by Luigi Mangione and believed AI will destroy humanity, texts reveal.
· Zain Khan
Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’
They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot.
· Marie Pohl
Quantum stocks on pace for a massive week after Nvidia debuts AI models to boost the tech
Quantum stocks climbed on Thursday, adding to a massive week-to-date rally fueled by enthusiasm for Nvidia's new open-source artificial intelligence models designed to advance the burgeoning computing technology.
· Samantha Subin, Katie Tarasov
Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7, an AI model that is 'less broadly capable' than Mythos
Anthropic on Thursday announced a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7, which the company said is an improvement over past models but is "less broadly capable" than its most recent offering, Claude Mythos Preview.
· Ashley Capoot
TSMC and ASML post-earnings stock moves could be a sign of what's to come from chip companies
Two of the biggest names in chip manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and ASML, both reported strong earnings this week as demand for artificial intelligence chips remains sky high.
· Katie Tarasov
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· Tony Milligan
UK hits back at OpenAI after Stargate project shelved
LONDON — U.K. AI Minister Kanishka Narayan has cast doubt on OpenAI’s stated reason for pausing a major infrastructure project, instead suggesting the company’s finances could be behind the decision.
· Joseph Bambridge
Chinese tech giants, AI ‘godmother’ Li Fei-Fei race to seize the edge in world models
Alibaba’s introduction of Happy Oyster model for real-time creation of virtual worlds follows unveiling of Spark 2.0 from Li’s World Labs
· Ben Jiang
Chinese tech giants, AI ‘godmother’ Li Fei-Fei race to seize the edge in world models
Alibaba’s introduction of Happy Oyster model for real-time creation of virtual worlds follows unveiling of Spark 2.0 from Li’s World Labs
· Ben Jiang
AI-rendered Val Kilmer debuts in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer
LAS VEGAS — The filmmakers behind “As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
· Associated Press
A water fight in Laos and a coal-fired Fiat: photos of the day – Thursday
View image in fullscreenMelbourne, AustraliaThe Duchess of Sussex meets mental health advocates during a visit to Batyr, an engagement programme at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, on day three of a trip to Australia with her husband, Prince Harry Photograph: Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenT…
· Arnel Hecimovic
Lockheed Martin secures $850M to advance Trident II SLBM as tensions with Iran continues
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space a contract worth an approximate $850 million to continue advanced design and development work on the Trident II sea-launched ballistic missile.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
"The Roaring 2020s Are Back": S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism
Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the Middle East, while Taiwan Semi's solid results have sparked another leg higher in AI trade. As of 8:15 am ET, S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts +0.2%, and on pace for a 12th day of gains. The early hours of the s…
· Tyler Durden
Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks
Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions
· Vincent Chow
Black market workarounds for Claude scale up as Anthropic tightens ID checks
Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions
· Vincent Chow
TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand
AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing
· Ann Cao
TSMC targets over 30% revenue surge in 2026, ramps up capex amid booming AI demand
AI dominates TSMC revenues as foundry giant pivots from smartphones to high-performance computing
· Ann Cao
Bitcoin vs. Stocks: It’s time to stop pretending they’re the same
Open up your brokerage app on any given day, and the contrast is almost comical.
· Barret Wertz
China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition
China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
· Carol Yang
China fast-tracks hydrogen strategy to ‘scale-up’ phase in high-stakes energy transition
China targets ‘bold innovation’ as falling renewable-energy costs allow it to leverage 50 per cent share of global green hydrogen production capacity
· Carol Yang
Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorized access to transaction databases
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Japanese stocks hit new high as AI boosts tech heavy Asian markets
Japanese stocks jumped on Thursday morning, following a rally on Wall Street as investors grow optimistic about the possibility of further U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. (File Photo by Nozomi Okubo)
· JADA NAGUMO
IDF to issue tender for 12,000 Israeli-made assault drones
IDF Ground Forces and the Ministry of Defense Procurement Directorate are seeking to equip the army with Israeli-made assault drones, as part of the developing drone war against Hamas and Hezbollah. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has been making increased use of drones in recent weeks. Just yesterday, an IDF spokesm…
· ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS
What happens when $90 billion of data centers come to town
When Paz Orge Acebillo’s family received a letter on behalf of Amazon Web Services proposing a "private amicable agreement” to buy the land her family had owned for nearly half a century, she thought it was a scam. The letter cited a government-backed data-center project labeled "of general interest.” It promised he…
· Clara Hernanz Lizarraga
AI is destroying jobs – and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott
Every wave of new tech has come with a doomsday scenario. But governments just aren’t planning a human response on the scale required
· Larryelliott
Netanyahu to speak to Lebanon's Aoun, Israeli minister claims
Gila Gamliel, Israel's science and technology minister, has claimed Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
· Middleeasteye