‘Your craft is obsolete’: WiseTech staff in limbo as AI touted as better than humans
The software company said in February it would cut 7,000 jobs but, as it touts new technology, workers are still waiting to hear which roles will goGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStaff at WiseTech have been waiting almost three months to be told if they’re among the 2,000 people the logistics software company is to cut due to advances in AI, with workers criticising the wait as stressful and “ridiculous”.The comments come as its founder on Tuesday told investors an AI...
Watch: South Korea debuts humanoid robot Buddhist monk
Rest of World News: Gabi, the first non-human to receive Buddhist vows in South Korea, participates in a historic ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, combining tradition with technology in an unprecedented event.
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes in Texas
Aurora Innovation will start hauling loads in driverless trucks for distribution giant McLane, the latest company to adopt the startup’s autonomous vehicle technology following a multi-year pilot program. Under the commercial agreement announced Wednesday, trucks outfitted with Aurora’s self-driving system will be used to transport goods between Dallas and Houston. These trucks will operate autonomously and will not have a human safety driver on board who can take over. However, Auro...
UAE launches “Digital Talents in Sharjah” to build AI-ready workforce
Dubai: Sharjah is set to become a key hub for nurturing future-ready digital talent.The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office has announced the launch of the “Digital Talents in Sharjah” initiative, in strategic partnership with the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah, and in collaboration with global technology leaders including Google, Oracle, upGrad and Microsoft.The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and...
UAE President visits fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).During the tour, he reviewed the latest innovations, products, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and readiness of national industries across a range of vital sectors, as well as the use of technology to advance local production.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply ...
NVIDIA Spectrum-X — the Open, AI-Native Ethernet Fabric — Sets the Standard for Gigascale AI, Now With MRC
The race to build the world’s most powerful AI factories demands networking that keeps pace with the ambitions of AI itself. NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet scale-out infrastructure stands at the forefront of that race as the most advanced AI networking technology available today, deployed by industry leaders who can’t afford to compromise on performance, resilience or scale. That includes OpenAI, Microsoft and Oracle. Companies including NVIDIA, Microsoft and OpenAI have demonstrated industry leade...
Kerno showcases UAE-built sovereign compute platform at MIITE 2026
Abu Dhabi: Kerno, the UAE’s first enterprise-grade IT hardware manufacturer, is participating in the “Make it in the Emirates Exhibition” (MIITE) 2026, where it is presenting its locally developed compute infrastructure and outlining the expansion of its domestic manufacturing operations, in response to rapidly growing demand for sovereign AI infrastructure in the region. The company’s participation comes amid increasing regional focus on strengthening local technology capabilities and buil...
Auto China 2026: GWM unveils next-generation GWM ONE S Platform, 4.0T V8 engine and more
Beijing: GWM (Great Wall Motor) has officially revealed its most ambitious technology and product lineup at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, anchored by the global debut of the GWM ONE S platform, the world’s first premium all-powertrain platform with native AI integration. For the Middle East market, where GWM is represented in the UAE by its distributor, the Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the spotlight falls firmly on two standout brands leading GWM’s regional growth story, HAVAL and TANK, with the...
China should not have ... : Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after share falls to zero in Beijing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
'Everyone wins': Indian firms to invest $20 billion in US across sectors, says Sergio Gor
Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
CATL Bears Retreat in Hong Kong After Blockbuster Share Sale
Traders are swiftly unwinding bearish positions against Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s Hong Kong-listed shares as the focus shifts to the battery giant’s growth outlook following a $5 billion share sale.
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of Heaven
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of HeavenBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 20:01, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 03:02, 6 May 2026 e-mail 238 shares
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla EpsteinGetty ImagesVivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday, putting the staunch ally of Donald Trump on a path to running the Rust Belt state.In unofficial results, he defeated Casey Putsch, a car designer with an automotive-themed YouTube channel, for a place in the general election, according to US media reports.Ramaswamy, a health-technology ent...
UAE’s Dh1 billion Fujairah desalination plant: What it means for water supply
Dubai: Plans for a new large-scale desalination plant at the Port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman are set to add significant capacity to the UAE’s water supply network in the coming years, following its announcement on Tuesday.The project involves building a major facility that will convert seawater into potable water for homes, businesses and industry, using modern desalination technology to support growing demand across the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -...
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
Technology Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor May 5, 20265:26 PM ET Shannon Bond Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character.AI, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. Katie Adkins/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Katie Adkins/Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI to stop the company's AI chatbots from posing as doctors and offering medical advice, in viola...
NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
Exclusive Technology NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive May 5, 20262:46 PM ET By Bobby Allyn , Eliana Morales Gil Polymarket claims its headquarters is on the 21st floor of the Oceania Business Plaza. So do more than a dozen other crypto companies. But the address leads to a law firm. Eliana Morales Gil hide caption toggle caption Eliana Morales Gil PANAMA CITY — On the 21st floor of a gleaming skyscraper in the heart of the upscale Punta Pacifica nei...
Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys?
Technology Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys? May 5, 20261:15 PM ET Geoff Brumfiel A still from an FBI promotional video (left) bears a strong resemblance to the opening shot of the original 1994 music video for the Beastie Boy's "Sabotage" (right). NPR found at least six examples where shots in the FBI video matched those in music video. Experts say the most likely explanation is that AI-was used to re-create the shots. Screenshots by Emily Bogle for NPR/X and YouTu...
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.
PayPal is looking towards the future, despite its falling stock and looming layoffs. In its first-quarter earnings call, CEO Enrique Lores told investors that PayPal needs to “recommit to the fundamentals,” which included “becoming a technology company again.” There was no need to read between the lines — PayPal was pitching an AI-powered turnaround.
How anxieties in Gen Z women are being amplified and exploited
Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as "an object in a marketplace." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generation's anxieties and her hope for the future.
Only cruise ship to fail CDC inspection in 2026 revealed as deadly hantavirus outbreak kills three
Only cruise ship to fail CDC inspection in 2026 revealed as deadly hantavirus outbreak kills threeBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:37, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 15:37, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments