How Chinese Tech Giants Tackle U.S. Chip Curbs to Stay Competitive in AI Race
Amid the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu are finding ways to stay competitive in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, even as the U.S. tightens its restrictions on key semiconductors. Navigating…
Pope Leo XIV’s call to tame AI sets tone for Christian leaders
In his inaugural address this month, Pope Leo XIV spotlighted the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential consequences, a call that is resonating across the global Christian community. His remarks come at a time when both optimism…
Why Money and Power Impact Male Self-Esteem
The link between money, power, and self-esteem in men is a topic of growing interest, particularly as societal dynamics evolve. Traditionally, men have been expected to be the primary breadwinners, and these expectations can have a profound impact on their…
Google One Surpasses 150 Million Subscribers as AI-Powered Plans Drive Growth
Google One, the subscription-based service from Alphabet Inc., has reached a major milestone—surpassing 150 million subscribers, the company revealed to Reuters. This marks a 50% surge in growth since February 2024, when the platform celebrated crossing the 100 million mark….
UK Trials AI to Review Botox and Filler Feedback
In a first-of-its-kind experiment in the UK, a government-backed artificial intelligence tool has been deployed to evaluate public opinions on cosmetic procedures such as botox and lip fillers. The initiative, tested during a Scottish government consultation on non-surgical aesthetic treatments,…
X Blocks 8,000 Accounts in India Under Government Orders
In a recent move that has stirred considerable attention, X (formerly known as Twitter) announced on May 8, 2025, that it had blocked over 8,000 accounts in India following executive orders from the Indian government. The action came as a…
Vance Rejects Stricter AI Regulations, Stresses U.S. Leadership
Vice President JD Vance delivered a strong message at an international AI summit in Paris on Tuesday, warning European allies against imposing stringent regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) that could hinder U.S. ambitions to remain the global leader in the…
UK and Ukraine Forge Historic 100-Year Partnership to Enhance Technological Innovation and Economic Ties
Ukraine and the United Kingdom have entered into a historic agreement that will shape their relationship for the next century. Signed in Kyiv, this 100-year partnership agreement was hailed as a milestone in the two nations’ cooperation, signaling the beginning…
Experts Warn of Global Fragmentation in Innovation Collaboration Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Global collaboration for innovation and technology is facing critical challenges as geopolitical tensions rise, warns the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its second annual Global Cooperation Barometer. The report highlights that while international cooperation has surged in recent decades, it…
Maharashtra’s Innovation City Initiative to Propel Startups and Technology Growth
Maharashtra is gearing up to boost innovation and the startup ecosystem with the launch of a new Innovation City, inspired by Gujarat’s successful GIFT City. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this initiative at a recent forum in Mumbai, marking National…