OpenAI is in early discussions over a share sale that could value the company at around$500 billion, according to a source familiar with the talks. The transaction would occur before a possible IPO and let current and former emplo...
Google DeepMind has introduced Genie 3, an AI world model capable of generating explorable 3D environments in real time from a simple text prompt. Unlike earlier versions, it supports several minutes of continuous interaction, bas...
Cybercrime involving financial scams continues to rise in Malaysia, with 35,368 cases reported in 2024, a 2.53 per cent increase from the previous year, resulting in losses of RM1.58 billion. The situation remains severe in 2025, ...
A senior White House official has urged Asia-Pacific economies to support an AI future built on US technology, warning against adopting Europe's heavily regulated model. Michael Kratsios remarked during the APEC Digital and AI Min...
A new law in a US state has banned the use of AI for delivering mental health care, drawing a firm line between digital tools and licensed professionals. The legislation limits AI systems to administrative tasks such as note-takin...
OpenAI is preparing to add a payment system into ChatGPT, allowing users to complete purchases without ever leaving the chatbot. Retail leaders are calling it a turning point in e-commerce, as it may significantly simplify how peo...
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT significantly impact traditional online news by reducing search traffic to media websites. As these AI assistants summarise news content directly in search results, users are less likely to click t...
The European Union has postponed its planned tariffs on the United States by six months to allow more time for negotiations. Originally set for this week, the tariffs will now be suspended from Tuesday under a political agreement ...
Microsoft is offering security researchers up to$5 million for uncovering critical vulnerabilities in its products, with a focus on cloud and AI systems. The Zero Day Quest contest will return in spring 2026, following a$1.6 milli...
Hackers are now using fake versions of familiar software and documents to spread a new info-stealing malware known as PXA Stealer. First discovered by Cisco Talos, the malware campaign is believed to be operated by Vietnamese-spea...
Apple is developing its AI-powered answer engine to rival ChatGPT, marking a strategic turn in its company's AI approach. The move comes as Apple aims to close the gap with competitors in the fast-moving AI race. A newly formed in...
On 3 August, social media platforms buzzed with claims that China had introduced a fresh ban on all crypto assets, including trading, mining, and related services. These reports reignited a familiar narrative, as similar rumours h...