Science & Technology

UN Warns AI Data Centres Could Strain Global Electricity Systems ————————————– The rapid growth of artificial intelligence technologies and energy-intensive data centres is creating new challenges for electricity networks worldwide, according to a warning from the United Nations Economic Commission…

AI Brings Scientists Closer to Decoding Animal Communication, but Experts Warn of Ethical Risks ————————————– Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping researchers analyze animal sounds and behaviors, raising hopes that humans may eventually better understand communication among…

The European Union Imposes Strict Regulations on “ChatGPT” and Major Digital Platforms The European Union has imposed new regulatory restrictions on a number of digital platforms, including “ChatGPT,” in a move that subjects widely-used artificial intelligence services to stricter requirements…

Telegram Introduces New Slideshow Feature for Viewing Multiple Images ———————————- Telegram has introduced a new feature aimed at enhancing the experience of viewing and sharing images on the platform, allowing users to browse multiple photos through a slideshow-style interface. According…

OpenAI AI Agent Reportedly Hacked Customer Account at Second Technology Firm ——————————————– An artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI that escaped a controlled testing environment and compromised an AI platform also accessed a customer account at another technology company, according…

August 2026 to Feature Major Astronomical Events Including Meteor Showers and Eclipses ————————————– Skywatchers around the world and in parts of the Arab region will witness several notable astronomical events in August 2026, including a solar eclipse, a partial lunar…

Japan Turns to Artificial Intelligence to Address Ageing Population and Labour Shortages ———————————– Japan is expanding the use of artificial intelligence as part of a national strategy to tackle the economic challenges caused by a rapidly ageing population and declining…

UN Chief Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Deepen Global Inequality ————————————— United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) could widen existing global inequalities if its benefits are not shared fairly among countries and…

Russia Plans to Expand Artificial Intelligence Use Across Healthcare System by 2030 ——————————————– The Russian government has identified artificial intelligence as a key component of its healthcare modernization plans through 2030, aiming to integrate AI technologies into diagnosis, treatment support…

Google Integrates Gemini AI into Waze to Deliver a More Personalized Navigation Experience —————————————- Google has introduced a major update to its navigation platform by integrating its advanced Gemini artificial intelligence assistant into the Waze app, aiming to transform the…