OpenAI in talks to raise funds at $150 billion valuation
By Niket Nishant (Reuters) – AI heavyweight OpenAI is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $150 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, a move that would fortify…
Apple and Huawei, two different visions for the future smartphone
If we assume that smartphones have achieved perfection in terms of performance, shooting quality, and user experience, it seems difficult to guess what the future might be. Samsung and Huawei…
Women in tech mentoring with Mahati V Singh
Women mentoring: Jobseekers in the tech industry are facing continuous times of turbulence as the world’s most influential, innovative companies continue with layoffs. Victims of 2024 downsizing include Google, TikTok,…
Nvidia suffers record $279 billion loss in market value as Wall St drops
By Noel Randewich and Suzanne McGee (Reuters) – Shares of AI heavyweight Nvidia tumbled 9.5% on Tuesday in the deepest ever single-day decline in market value for a U.S. company,…
Back to school, gadgets for teachers
Gadgets for teachers: Holidays are winding down, and the countdown is already on for the back to school. It’s the time when millions of students are eyeing their favourite backpacks,…
Amazon turns to Anthropic’s Claude for Alexa AI revamp
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon‘s revamped Alexa due for release in October ahead of the U.S. holiday season will be powered primarily by Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence…
What is key stretching: password security
Securing our online identities and sensitive data starts with robust password creation. Yet, human nature often leads us to choose simplicity, favouring easily memorable phrases or words with personal significance.…
Best back-to-school apps for teachers in 2024
As the school bell rings in the new academic year, teachers everywhere are preparing to inspire and educate the next generation of learners. However, the task is not without its…
The role of AI in schools: balancing innovation with caution
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into education, transforming how students learn and how teachers teach. With adaptive learning platforms, automated grading systems, and AI-driven tutoring, classrooms are becoming…
Tech giants urge Malaysia to pause plan for social media platform licenses
By Rozanna Latiff and Danial Azhar; KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -An Asian industry group that includes Google, Meta and X urged Malaysia in an open letter to pause a plan that…