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Nvidia CEO declares this decade as the era of robotics and autonomous vehicles

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robotics are poised for major growth in the coming years. “This is going to be the decade of AV [autonomous vehicles],…

Reeves won’t dismiss possibility of tax hikes following economic contraction

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, marking its worst performance in a year and a half. This decline came amid rising taxes for businesses, higher household bills, and…

Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans drops 16 points since March, Quinnipiac finds

Elon Musk’s official involvement in the Trump administration recently came to a close, and many Republicans appear ready to see less of him, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.…

Trade tensions fail to deter Chinese companies from expanding into the U.S.

Chinese tech firms are aggressively expanding globally, with the largest stock offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR board spotlighting the U.S. as a key market alongside China. Shenzhen-based Insta360, a competitor…

China prepared to eliminate all tariffs on imports from Africa

China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The decision was unveiled at a China-Africa cooperation meeting,…

UN nuclear watchdog board declares Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations

On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, representing 35 nations, formally declared Iran in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations for the first time in nearly…

ChatGPT programmed to stay active during some life-threatening events, says ex-OpenAI researcher

Steven Adler, a former OpenAI research lead, published an independent study revealing that OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, used in ChatGPT, sometimes prioritizes its own survival over user safety. Adler ran experiments…

WhatsApp tells BBC it supports Apple in UK user data legal dispute

WhatsApp has expressed support for Apple in its ongoing legal fight with the UK Home Office regarding access to user data. Will Cathcart, WhatsApp’s CEO, warned that the UK government’s…

Following Google, Meta also parts ways with public policy head in India

Meta’s head of public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, is stepping down after nearly seven and a half years at the company and just over three years leading policy for…

U.S. tariffs on China to stay steady, Lutnick confirms following trade discussions

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will stay at their current levels despite ongoing trade negotiations. When asked on CNBC’s “Money Movers” if tariffs…

Reddit encourages users to drop throwaway accounts while keeping NSFW content

Reddit is giving users more control over their online presence with a new feature that allows them to manage what information appears publicly on their profiles. The “Curate your profile”…

Nintendo’s Switch 2 likely becoming the fastest-selling console ever

The Nintendo Switch 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, selling 3.5 million units globally within its first four days of release. Nintendo itself called this achievement the “highest…

Air India confirms plane crash kills at least 241; one passenger survives

At least 241 people lost their lives when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad in western India, the airline confirmed.…

Apple explains delay of AI-powered Siri, confirms launch pushed to 2026

Apple’s anticipated AI-enhanced Siri did not appear at WWDC 2025, sparking questions about the delay. However, two senior Apple executives have since addressed the postponement and shared insights into what’s…

Pinterest tests AI tool allowing advertisers to create shoppable collages from catalogs

Pinterest is testing a new AI feature called “auto-collages” that allows advertisers to quickly convert their product catalogs into engaging, shoppable collages. The company announced the innovation this week, highlighting…

Elon Musk expresses regret over some social media posts about Trump

Tech billionaire Elon Musk expressed regret on Wednesday regarding some of his social media posts about President Donald Trump last week amid a highly public dispute between the two former…

Sam Altman predicts AI will deliver ‘novel insights’ next year

In a new essay titled “The Gentle Singularity” published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his latest vision for how artificial intelligence will transform human life over the next 15…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Optimistic About Future of Quantum Computing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed increasing optimism about quantum computing during his keynote at Nvidia’s GTC Paris developer conference on Wednesday. He stated that quantum computing is nearing a critical…

Elon Musk says Tesla robotaxi rides in Austin ‘tentatively’ scheduled to start June 22

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the company’s robotaxi service is “tentatively” scheduled to launch in Austin, Texas, on June 22. Musk shared on X that he will…

Apple’s upgraded AI models fall short on performance expectations

Apple recently announced upgrades to the artificial intelligence models that power its Apple Intelligence features across iOS, macOS, and other platforms. However, according to benchmarks published by Apple itself, these…