Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first £500m fund investment
Technology secretary plays down fears over jobs and cyber security as stake taken in British startupThe UK technology secretary has urged the country to “make AI work for Britain”, brushing off fears about its impact on jobs and cybersecurity as the government announced its first investment under a £500m sovereign AI fund. Liz Kendall said the UK had to “seize” the opportunity offered by AI despite concerns underlined this month when US startup Anthropic revealed it had developed an AI model th...
India's 'Maharaja in Denims' stakes claim in AI film race
Many filmmakers fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence, but in India the race is on to produce the first hit Bollywood feature generated by the technology. One contender is Maharaja in Denims, based on a popular 2014 novel by Khushwant Singh and set for cinematic release this summer. "There is no actor fee, there is no fuss over them coming late or causing delays. There are no sets," Singh told AFP. "It is sheer creativity of mind and the machine," said the a...
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
More than three years after the emergence of generative AI, AI-assisted coding remains by far the most popular and lucrative use case for the technology. Although multiple companies—including Anthropic, maker of Claude Code, as well as Cursor and Cognition—are already vying for dominance, investors believe there is room for at least one more player.
Diamond coating nearly doubles Chinese AI data centre’s cooling efficiency
Chinese researchers have developed a new diamond-copper material that they say can improve the cooling efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres by up to 80 per cent. The functional carbon materials team – from the Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) – said the composite material had already been deployed in an AI computing node in Zhengzhou in Henan province, China Science Daily reported. The global computing industry’s pursuit of AI....
Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the leaders of several major labor unions warned Thursday about the risks AI poses to workers amid concerns about the technology’s ability to replace jobs. Sanders, who is pushing for a moratorium on data center construction, argued that AI could displace both blue-collar and white-collar workers. “How the hell do…
From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product
For a successful deep tech startup, the laboratory breakthrough is only the first step. To spin out an innovative technology into a scalable business, a founder has to navigate a complicated legal process. This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials. Kerst was a Stanford PhD student, working on bio-inspired adhesives — materials modeled after the microscopic hairs that allow geckos to stick to walls. She wasn’t looking to be a foun...
Altman attack suspect suggested ‘Luigi’ing some tech CEOs’ in online chat
The suspect accused of attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed interest in “Luigi’ing” technology leaders in an online chat late last year, seemingly referring to Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Health CEO Brian Thompson.  A team member of the podcast “The Last Invention” first made contact with the suspect, Daniel…
Lebanon, Israel Agree on Ceasefire, Gold Recovering From Recent Lows | Bloomberg Markets 4/16/2026
"Bloomberg Markets" follows the market moves across every global asset class and discusses the biggest issues for Wall Street. Today's guests: Brookings Institution VP and Director, Foreign Policy Program Suzanne Maloney, Angel Oak Capital Advisors Senior Portfolio Manager Cheryl Pate, Standard Charted Bank Global Head, Commodities Research Suki Cooper, Citi Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking Pankaj Goel, and Actress and Writer Kirsten Vangsness. (Source: Bloomberg)
Claude Opus 4.7 launched: 4 ways it is better than Anthropic’s Opus 4.6
Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.7, a new AI model positioned between everyday tools and its restricted "Mythos" technology. This release emphasizes "cyber-safety" with new guardrails, while Opus 4.7 demonstrates significant improvements in complex task handling, high-definition vision, professional creativity, and literal instruction following compared to its predecessor, Opus 4.6.
Gen Z turning its back on AI isn’t irrational — it’s a verdict on everyone who failed them
America has a problem with young people and AI. Gen Z has looked clearly at what the AI revolution is doing to their lives and rendered a verdict: the institutions that were supposed to prepare them for this moment have failed, the employers that were supposed to hire them have vanished, and the government that was supposed to manage the transition has been absent without leave. That verdict is arriving in numbers that are hard to dismiss: The more young people engage with the technology, the w...
Simon Helberg talks new series "The Audacity" and its message on humanity
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
India’s big nuclear leap: How Stage 2 criticality will power the road to energy security
India's nuclear ambitions have reached a pivotal stage with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieving criticality, marking a significant step in its three-stage nuclear program. This advancement positions India as a leader in advanced nuclear technology, bolstering its drive for energy self-reliance and security amidst a rapidly expanding power sector.
ONCF : 118 millions de Dh pour le renforcement des sous-stations entre Sidi Ichou et Fès
La société marocaine BO Technology a décroché un marché de plus de 118 millions de dirhams pour le renforcement d’une dizaine de sous-stations électriques de l’ONCF, situées entre Sidi Ichou et Fès. Des infrastructures discrètes mais essentielles au bon fonctionnement du réseau ferroviaire national. Selon des documents consultés par TelQuel, ce marché a été attribué...
Morocco Moves to Digitize Driving Licence Exams with AI Oversight
Tetouan – Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is preparing a significant overhaul of how driving licence exams are conducted, turning to artificial intelligence and video monitoring to tighten oversight and restore confidence in the system. According to le360, the reform, led by the road safety authority, introduces a technology-driven framework across both theoretical and practical testing centres. The objective is to eliminate irregularities, ensure equal treatment for all candidate...
Stock Rally Leaves Options Traders Readying for a Tech Rebound
A dramatic shift is underway in US equity markets. Stocks hit an all-time high Wednesday as Middle East peace hopes tamped down geopolitical anxiety, and derivatives traders who had pulled back from bullish bets are now racing to position for further gains in technology shares.
Most of you are rejecting AI. The data shows you’re running out of time
The resistance is measurable, the anxiety is real—and neither will slow down what’s coming. A new global survey of 3,750 executives and employees across 14 countries finds more than 54% of workers bypassed their company’s AI tools in the past 30 days and completed the work manually instead. Another 33% haven’t used AI at all. Combined, roughly eight in 10 enterprise workers are either avoiding or actively rejecting the technology their employers are spending record sums to dep...
TSMC Boosts Tech Rally as Stocks Extend Highs; Live Nation's Court Loss | Bloomberg Brief 4/16/2026
US equity futures rise after the S&P 500 reached a fresh record high, while TSMC's strong revenue outlook fuels tech gains. Live Nation contests a federal jury's verdict that the ticket seller illegally monopolized the events industry. Stephanie Guild of Robinhood sees bigger tech gains to be less in the Magnificent Seven stocks and more in the optical technology space. (Source: Bloomberg)
Meghan Markle reflects on being ‘most trolled person in the entire world’
Meghan Markle has opened up about the intense online abuse she endured for years, revealing she once felt like “the most trolled person in the entire world.” The Duchess of Sussex made the candid remarks during a visit with batyr at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia alongside Prince Harry. The couple engaged with young people as part of their ongoing efforts to promote mental health awareness. Speaking during a discussion session, Meghan reflected on her personal experience with on...
Meghan Markle reflects on being ‘most trolled person in the entire world’
LifestyleMeghan Markle reflects on being 'most trolled person in the entire world'By Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026Meghan Markle has opened up about the intense online abuse she endured for years, revealing she once felt like “the most trolled person in the entire world.” The Duchess of Sussex made the candid remarks during a visit with batyr at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia alongside Prince Harry. The couple engaged with young people as part of their ongoing efforts to promot...
GTA6 PC delay explained by leaked Rockstar revenue data
Must ReadScience & TechnologyGTA6 PC delay explained by leaked Rockstar revenue dataBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026A hacking group recently attacked Rockstar Games, with the studio confirming that limited internal data was accessed through a third-party breach. The group then followed through on its threat to release the stolen data after its demands were ignored. Among the circulating financial records is a specific statistic that PC players of Grand Theft Auto 6 will find quite uncomfortable. Th...