Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
AI experts and the public’s opinion on the technology are increasingly diverging, according to Stanford University’s annual report on the AI industry, which was released Monday. In particular, the report noted a growing trend of anxiety around AI and, in the U.S., concerns about how the technology will impact key societal areas, such as jobs, medical care, and the economy. The report’s findings follow growing negative sentiment about AI, with Gen Z reportedly leading the way, a...
‘It tastes like a Twinkie’: Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason—humans don’t like it
Artificial intelligence has quickly become the defining technology of the moment—promising breakthroughs from curing diseases to making space travel more routine, while also raising fears of widespread job disruption. But Kara Swisher isn’t convinced the technology will live up to the hype. On a recent episode of her podcast, On with Kara Swisher, the veteran tech journalist argued that AI may be hitting a ceiling—not just because of technical limitations, but because of human resistance. “Hum...
AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns
Artificial intelligence promised to make life easier. Write emails faster. Build software quicker. Analyze huge datasets in seconds. Unfortunately, cybercriminals noticed those benefits too.A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that attackers are now using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack. The technology helps them move faster, scale operations and lower the technical skill required to launch attacks. In simple terms, AI has become a powerful assistant for hackers....
Senator questions delay in satellite internet
Prolonged delay in issuing licences for satellite-based internet services will be debated in the Senate as a senator has submitted a call attention notice seeking explanation from the federal minister for information technology. "I would like to draw the attention of the federal IT minister to the prolonged delay in issuing licences required for launching satellite-based internet services," Senator Sarmad Ali said in his call attention notice, adding that the delay was affecting compa...
Realbotix Launches First Vinci-Enabled Humanoid Robot to Ericsson
Fez – Realbotix has delivered its first humanoid robot equipped with its Vinci vision system to Ericsson, as the company moves to expand the use of human-centered robotics in real-world business settings. The Vinci system is a patented artificial intelligence technology designed to improve how robots interact with people. It allows the robot to recognize returning users, remember past conversations, and naturally continue them. The system also enables the robot to maintain eye contact, a featur...
Nielsen Names Roberto Ruiz Head of Measurement Science
Roberto Ruiz, who spent nearly two decades at Univision and TelevisaUnivision in senior research roles, has been named head of measurement science at Nielsen, which has been grappling with the recent launch of new technology it believes will count a broader range of viewer activity across different media platforms. Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and […]
Raedbots launches as Egypt’s first industrial robotics manufacturer
Egypt-based Raedbots has launched as a local industrial robotics manufacturer, claiming to be the first in Egypt. Founded in 2026 by Mohamed Ibrahim and Hamza El-Sahiti, the company develops AI-powered industrial robots, including robotic arms for welding, material handling, and warehouse automation. Raedbots builds its technology entirely in-house, covering hardware, electronics, control systems, and AI software. The company is part of the NVIDIA Inception programme, leveraging...
Egypt’s Reme-D secures GIF backing to cut diagnostic costs by 40%
Egypt-based biotech startup Reme-D has raised $500,000 from the Global Innovation Fund (GIF) to scale its molecular diagnostics solutions. Founded in 2022 by Salma Tammam, the company develops room-temperature PCR testing kits using nanotechnology and lyophilisation techniques. The technology eliminates cold-chain requirements, reducing diagnostic costs by up to 40% and improving reliability in low-resource settings. Reme-D currently operates across Egypt, Iraq, Sudan, and Kenya, serving 92...
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity
Personal AI use is collapsing the customer decision-making process into a single conversation, and most brands aren’t ready for it. The window of influence that once spanned dozens of touchpoints is shrinking to seconds. What’s more, AI is now selling to AI. Brands themselves are using the technology to market to consumer AI intermediaries before they can ultimately sell to the people behind them. So, what can brands do today to effectively influence customer decisions in this new era? ...
Roblox to Launch ‘Kids’ Accounts for Users Ages 5-8, New Game Rating System
Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and “Select” accounts for the 9-15 age range. The new age-locked tiers will launch in June and utilize the facial-estimation, age-check technology that Roblox began rolling out last year amid multiple lawsuits and complaints about […]
Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat
Roblox is introducing new account types designed to give kids and younger teens age-appropriate access to chat and games, the company announced on Monday. The move comes as Roblox implemented mandatory age checks in January for all users who want to access chats. The same age-check technology will be used to assign users to these new accounts. As part of the changes, users who haven’t completed age checks will only be able to play a selection of games rated for younger audiences.
Saudi proptech Jozo closes $2.2 million seed
Saudi-based Jozo has raised $2.21 million (SAR 8.3 million) in a seed round, led by Sheikh Hamad Bin Saedan Real Estate Co. as a strategic partner. Founded in 2024 by Turki Al-Shlail and Fahad Almansour, Jozo develops solutions that enable the tokenisation of real estate assets, allowing individuals to invest in real estate with much smaller amounts of capital than traditional property buying requires. The funding will support technology development and operational scaling as the c...
Victory Giant joins IPO push by China’s circuit-board makers amid AI frenzy
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) – unsung core components in all electronic devices – are emerging as the latest source of excitement in China’s chip supply chain, as domestic companies capitalise on surging global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure to pursue share listings. Victory Giant Technology, a PCB supplier to US chip champion Nvidia, kicked off bookbuilding in Hong Kong on Monday for an initial public offering (IPO) that aims to raise up to HK$17.49 billion (US$2.2...
Indian startup WeeDoo.in targets fragmented compliance systems with unified data platform
India’s compliance ecosystem, long characterised by multiple regulatory touchpoints and disconnected data systems, is beginning to see a shift toward integration as technology-led platforms attempt to streamline business processes. WeeDoo.in, an emerging player in this space, is positioning itself at the intersection of compliance execution and company intelligence.Businesses in India currently operate across a range of identifiers and regulatory databases, including those managed by the Ministr...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a message for all American technology companies
Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged US tech companies to lead global AI development, emphasizing its profound impact and the need for responsible innovation to benefit all Americans. He highlighted AI's transformative applications in medicine, education, and emergency response, while also acknowledging challenges like workforce disruption and the need for retraining and regulation.
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon,Technology reporterandJoe Tidy,Cyber correspondentGetty ImagesGrand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has been targeted for a second time in three years by hackers.The data breach affecting the gaming giant was reported by cybersecurity news outlets on Saturday, after a group of hackers claimed responsibility for the hack.In posts viewed by outlets, the criminals said they gai...
UAE Central Bank picks Vermeg for debt and Sukuk market platform
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the appointment of VERMEG, a global provider of mission-critical technology solutions for Market Infrastructures, Collateral Management, and Asset Servicing, as the lead technology partner of a consortium supporting the establishment of a Central Securities Depository (CSD) for national debt and Sukuk.The move is part of the Central Bank’s strategy to strengthen the infrastructure of the UAE’s capital markets.This strategic initiative...
Scientists call for an immediate BAN on boiling lobsters alive - as study confirms crustaceans can feel pain
Scientists call for an immediate BAN on boiling lobsters alive – as study confirms crustaceans can feel painREAD MORE: Scientists call for Brits to ditch scampi amidst climate concerns By WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:36, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 11:04, 13 April 2026 e-mail 35 View comments
HKTVmall’s Ricky Wong says firm’s research aims to improve quality of life for elderly
Hong Kong online shopping platform HKTVmall founder Ricky Wong Wai-kay has broken his silence over a medical project involving controversial animal experiments, saying that the research he supported was meant to reduce elderly patients’ suffering from illness. Wong, vice-chairman and group chief executive officer of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company, the platform’s parent company and a listed firm, wrote in a social media post on Saturday that its experiments were intended to improve the...
Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK goverment cash to develop small reactors
Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on Anglesey Business live – latest updatesRolls-Royce has secured up to £599m from Britain’s national wealth fund as it races to develop the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors.The fund will help support Rolls-Royce’s design of small modular reactors (SMRs) at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey (called Ynys Môn in Welsh). Continue reading...