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DeepSeek V4: China's AI Challenger Pushes Cost-Effective Models Amid Global Tensions
DeepSeek unveils V4-Pro and V4-Flash models, claiming world-leading long context at lower cost. The release follows OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and ami
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5: Smarter Model for Coding, Office Work, and Research
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, its latest AI model, claiming it is smarter and more intuitive than predecessors. It excels at coding, office t
Intel Shares Surge 20% on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Recovery from 2025 Crisis
Intel shares jumped 20% in after-hours trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings, driven by its Data Centre and
Elon Musk's xAI Explored Partnership with France's Mistral to Challenge OpenAI
Elon Musk's xAI reportedly discussed a partnership with French AI company Mistral to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic. The deal would have inc
Meta and Microsoft Trim Workforces to Fund AI Infrastructure Race
Meta is laying off roughly 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, to free up cash for AI investments. Microsoft is offering voluntary
Inside Xiaomi's Beijing Factory: A Smartphone Every Six Seconds
Xiaomi's Beijing factory produces a smartphone every six seconds with 81% automation. The facility combines real-world testing labs with cli
Meta Monitors Employee Keystrokes and Clicks to Train AI Models
Meta is reportedly using software called Model Capability Initiative to capture employees' mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for AI tr
Stolen UK Biobank Data of 500,000 Volunteers Listed for Sale on Alibaba
Health data from 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on Alibaba. UK minister Ian Murray confirmed the listings, which did
France Probes Weather Sensor Tampering Linked to Polymarket Betting Wins
French authorities are investigating whether weather sensors were tampered with to influence blockchain-based prediction markets. A sensor n
16th-Century Italian Ship Sunk by Drake Found in Cadiz Bay
A multidisciplinary team has found the wreck of an Italian ship sunk by Sir Francis Drake in Cadiz Bay in 1587. The anaerobic mud preserved
Ukraine's Drone Innovation Exposes Europe's Slow Defence Adaptation
Ukraine's drone-driven warfare has outpaced European defence procurement, which remains slow and reliant on large contractors. Dr Robert Brü
EU Age Verification App Launches Amid Criticism Over Delays and Scope
The European Commission has launched a privacy-focused age verification app to help platforms comply with child safety rules. Critics argue