Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'
Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game “Doom” and say they are just scratching…
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Microsoft updates maps to label West Bank removes israeli terminology
Microsoft has updated its digital mapping services to include Palestinian place names and remove ‘misleading’ Israeli designations in the occupied West Bank, according to a…
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon
Alphabet’s Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defence to use its artificial intelligence models…
Non stop spotlights: Social Media accounts that track celebrities 24/7
A new wave of social media accounts is reshaping how celebrity news is consumed, with creators posting round-the-clock updates on stars’ lives to millions of…
DeepSeek unveils new AI model as China accelerates for tech autonomy
DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, launched on Friday a preview of a highly awaited new model adapted…
Turkey votes to ban social media
The Turkish parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, state media agency Anadolu reported, the…
Microsoft announces 'largest-ever' investment in Australia
Microsoft will invest $18 billion in Australia over the next three years, upgrading government cyber defence tools and supercomputers used for artificial intelligence, the company…
Two Pakistanis picked for China space programme; one to fly as payload specialist
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Wednesday announced a landmark advancement in Pakistan’s manned space mission programme as two astronaut candidates —…
Meta to monitor employee activity for AI training
Meta is installing new tracking software on US-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes for use in training its artificial intelligence models….
Apple names hardware to veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook…