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Qwen AI: Alibaba releases new artificial intelligence model as race for post-DeepSeek leadership

The Qwen3 series features two mixture-of-experts (MoE) models designed to compete with hybrid reasoning systems, recently launched by Anthropic and Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet

US’ new military doctrine: AI-powered lethality, less civilian oversight

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth wants the US military to be more lethal as he guts civilian casualty programmes. There’s a high probability that datasets fed into the new AI systems for military operational and theatre-level planning are biased towards more lethality

US researcher launches startup to replace all working humans with AI bots

The radical idea quickly drew condemnation from social media, with users saying replacing humans at workplaces will come at a great cost for society

It's humans vs humanoids in China's 21 km half-marathon race. Who won?

21 robots joined thousands of humans to participate in a half marathon in China. This was the first time humans were pitted against humanoids in a sporting event in the country

US Committee alleges Nvidia chips likely used in CCP’s Uyghur surveillance, DeepSeek

The US House Select Committee on China has accused Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang of exploiting regulatory loopholes to export advanced chips to China. In its report, the committee claimed China developed its chatbot DeepSeek “using over 60,000 Nvidia chips

Beyond data: India must aim for AI sovereignty

The government, industry leaders, and policymakers must act swiftly to create an AI ecosystem that fosters indigenous innovation. This will require investments, regulatory clarity, and a cultural shift prioritising AI research and development as a national goal

Can Artificial Intelligence make laws? UAE is set to give it a try

The United Arab Emirates is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop and monitor laws. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, following a meeting of the UAE Cabinet. But what do we know? And how will it work? Let's take a closer look

After Ghibli, ChatGPT Barbie dolls are taking over social media: What's this trend?

A new AI trend has taken over the internet — this time turning everyday people into Barbie dolls using ChatGPT. With personalised accessories, glossy packaging and nostalgic flair, users are creating hyper-realistic action figures of themselves. Here's everything to know about the viral BarbieBoxChallenge and how you can make your own AI-powered plastic persona

AI is sweeping off the world by its feet but Americans don’t trust this tech or their controllers

A report has highlighted a divide between people who work behind the scenes to make AI what it is and people who actually use it. The survey includes responses from over 1,000 AI experts and more than 5,000 US adults and shows a clear disparity in their opinions about the future of the tech

Putin doesn't own a smartphone, Russia falls behind in AI race: A boon or bane?

While global powers race to dominate the AI frontier, Putin’s Russia is choosing strategic restraint prioritising regime control over technological supremacy