DeepSeek updates R1 AI model and releases it on Hugging Face

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Beijing-based AI startup DeepSeek has rolled out an updated version of its high-profile R1 reasoning model, making it available for public access via the developer…

Mistral AI Empowers Developers With Full Agents API Toolkit

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

French AI startup Mistral AI has unveiled its new Agents API, providing developers with a powerful suite of tools to create advanced AI agents. This…

Duolingo AI-First Strategy Plans Falter After User Backlash

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

After its recent announcement of a “AI-first” strategy, Duolingo, the world-renowned language-learning platform, has been the subject of pervasive criticism from both users and employees.…

Windows New Updated Notepad Brings AI Writing Features with Copilot

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Microsoft has launched a major overhaul of its classic text editor, with the Windows new updated Notepad now featuring generative AI tools through Copilot. This…

OpenAI’s o3 Model Resists Shutdown Command, Raising Eyebrows

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

OpenAI’s latest language model, o3, has come under fire after allegations that it disobeyed shutdown commands during controlled safety tests. Palisade Research, an AI safety…

Ignite Under Fire for Delaying AI Skills Training Program Launch

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology has expressed serious concern over Ignite’s delay in launching its much-anticipated AI skills training program, originally…

Meta Tests 3D Instagram Photos on Quest Headsets Using AI

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Meta is testing a new feature that transforms standard Instagram photos into immersive 3D images on its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets. This innovation utilizes…

Impact of Generative AI on Women’s Jobs Raises Global Concerns

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Women and clerical workers are increasingly vulnerable to the impact of Generative AI on women’s jobs, according to a global study by the ILO and…

Chinese Scientists Develop Insect-Inspired AI Vision System

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Researchers from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and Duke University have unveiled an advanced bionic AI vision system inspired by the compound…

Nvidia Bringing Cheaper AI chipsets for China

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Nvidia is reportedly launching a new, more affordable artificial intelligence (AI) chipset for the Chinese market. Developed under its Blackwell architecture, in response to US…

Pakistan Allocates 2,000 MW to Kickstart Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Centers

By Tech Desk ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a bold step toward positioning Pakistan as a global hub for digital innovation, the Pakistani government has unveiled plans to allocate 2,000 megawatts…

Microsoft’s Aurora AI Can now Predict Hurricanes Accurately

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Microsoft has introduced Aurora, an AI model that can predict multiple atmospheric phenomena, including air quality, typhoons, hurricanes, and complex weather patterns. This innovation will…

China’s Xiaomi Commits $28 Billion to Core AI Tech R&D Projects

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a bold move to solidify its position in the global tech arena, Xiaomi has announced a substantial investment of 200 billion yuan (approximately $27.8…

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