Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65bn for AI, chips

Analysts warn that uncertainty remains over worker shortages, electricity supply for energy-hungry AI data centres.

AFP Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:41pm

IT trade body P@sha warns of ‘unrecoverable’ financial loss if VPNs blocked

Wispap, P@sha, Preda say action would cripple digital economy, translate into an "existential threat”.

Updated 20 Nov, 2024 11:24am

Indian news agency sues OpenAI for unsanctioned content use in AI training

ANI also accuses OpenAI of attributing fabricated news stories to the publication.

Reuters Published 19 Nov, 2024 04:11pm

Blanket restrictions on VPNs risk alienating segments of society, warns ISP body

Calls for "collaborative effort" between regulators, ISPs; social platform Bluesky reported inaccessible in Pakistan.

Umaid Ali | Dawn.com Updated 19 Nov, 2024 04:49pm

Unregistered VPNs won’t work after Nov 30, says PTA chief

Senate panel seeks legal view on regulator’s authority to block VPN use by individuals.

Kalbe Ali Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:49am

Senate IT panel dismayed over state minister Shaza Fatima’s absence, voices concern over VPN throttling

Committee to raise issue with PM Shehbaz; PTA chairman says IT industry, freelancers can't function without VPNs.

Umaid Ali Published 18 Nov, 2024 11:38pm

CII chief says VPNs ‘un-Islamic’ if used against national security, for character assassination

Clarifies usage fine "even for positive criticism" but "immoral" usage un-Islamic regardless of VPN registration status.

Dawn.com Updated 18 Nov, 2024 04:52pm

Biden, Xi agree to ‘no AI control over nuclear weapons’

Xi says China ready to work with Trump administration for "smooth transition" in bilateral ties.

Agencies Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:11am

'First' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels unveiled

"It marks the first time an entire heart replete with cells, vessels, ventricles and chambers has been 3D printed."

AFP Published 15 Apr, 2019 06:42pm

452 links of Netflix movie blocked: PTA

IHC hears petition filed against blasphemous contents of movie.

Malik Asad Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:38am

A 7-step guide for Pakistani victims of hacking and blackmail

If mobility and other restrictions weren’t enough, online space too, is becoming a forbidden entity for Pakistani women.

Nighat Dad Updated 02 May, 2017 12:16am

Apple’s iPhone 16 faces rising challenges with AI delay and growing Huawei competition

Both the Mate XT and iPhone 16 go on sale on September 20.

Reuters Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45pm

Artificial intelligence can run world ‘better than humans’

Humanoid robots tell UN summit they’re free of biases, emotions that "cloud decision-making".

AFP Published 08 Jul, 2023 07:08am

Artificial intelligence’s current ability, future prospects discussed

‘Real-world application of robots has people worried about losing their jobs’.

Shazia Hasan Updated 24 Mar, 2018 10:27am

Britain, US set up working group to improve children’s online safety

Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to $22.3m under British legislation.

Reuters Updated 10 Oct, 2024 07:46pm

Dubai airport begins using biometric tech at security

The airport debuted a new “smart tunnel” that allows air travellers to complete passport control in just 15 seconds.

AP Updated 10 Oct, 2018 11:20pm

Elon Musk’s X faces privacy complaints in Europe over data use

X slammed for “never proactively informing” its users that their data is being used for AI training.

AFP Published 12 Aug, 2024 04:49pm

Facebook’s SheMeansBusiness reaches Pakistan

More than one million women have been trained in digital skills worldwide by Facebook and its partners under the initiative.

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 26 Jun, 2021 07:55am

For cellphone bargain hunting online, try PriceOye.pk

A new startup brings all the best deals on a single website.

Munir Rahool Published 20 Jul, 2016 05:45pm

Freelancers in Pakistan can now receive funds in real time. Here's how

JazzCash and Payoneer have partnered to promote mobile money across Pakistan to facilitate freelance payments

ADVERTISEMENT Updated 24 Jan, 2020 12:50pm