Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on THIS date
Science & TechnologyMicrosoft to shut down Outlook Lite on THIS dateBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026The American tech giant announced that its Microsoft Outlook app will stop working after May 25, with users losing access to their mailboxes. The significant move is a part of Microsoft’s efforts to transition towards the main app, Outlook Mobile, which provides a range of cutting-edge features and improved security. Outlook Lite is particularly designed for low-powered Android devices, and was retire...
Kuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated content
InternationalKuwait raises alarm over AI-Generated contentBy Web Desk-Apr 14, 2026The National Cyber Security Centre of Kuwait has issued a public warning about the growing risks posed by deepfake technology, urging citizens to verify digital content before sharing it online. In an awareness message, the National Cyber Security Centre cautioned that “not everything you see is real,” highlighting how deepfakes can be used to create highly convincing but fake audio, video, and images. Read Also: K...
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
AI experts and the public’s opinion on the technology are increasingly diverging, according to Stanford University’s annual report on the AI industry, which was released Monday. In particular, the report noted a growing trend of anxiety around AI and, in the U.S., concerns about how the technology will impact key societal areas, such as jobs, medical care, and the economy. The report’s findings follow growing negative sentiment about AI, with Gen Z reportedly leading the way, a...
‘It tastes like a Twinkie’: Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason—humans don’t like it
Artificial intelligence has quickly become the defining technology of the moment—promising breakthroughs from curing diseases to making space travel more routine, while also raising fears of widespread job disruption. But Kara Swisher isn’t convinced the technology will live up to the hype. On a recent episode of her podcast, On with Kara Swisher, the veteran tech journalist argued that AI may be hitting a ceiling—not just because of technical limitations, but because of human resistance. “Hum...
AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns
Artificial intelligence promised to make life easier. Write emails faster. Build software quicker. Analyze huge datasets in seconds. Unfortunately, cybercriminals noticed those benefits too.A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that attackers are now using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack. The technology helps them move faster, scale operations and lower the technical skill required to launch attacks. In simple terms, AI has become a powerful assistant for hackers....
Senator questions delay in satellite internet
Prolonged delay in issuing licences for satellite-based internet services will be debated in the Senate as a senator has submitted a call attention notice seeking explanation from the federal minister for information technology. "I would like to draw the attention of the federal IT minister to the prolonged delay in issuing licences required for launching satellite-based internet services," Senator Sarmad Ali said in his call attention notice, adding that the delay was affecting compa...
Realbotix Launches First Vinci-Enabled Humanoid Robot to Ericsson
Fez – Realbotix has delivered its first humanoid robot equipped with its Vinci vision system to Ericsson, as the company moves to expand the use of human-centered robotics in real-world business settings. The Vinci system is a patented artificial intelligence technology designed to improve how robots interact with people. It allows the robot to recognize returning users, remember past conversations, and naturally continue them. The system also enables the robot to maintain eye contact, a featur...
Nielsen Names Roberto Ruiz Head of Measurement Science
Roberto Ruiz, who spent nearly two decades at Univision and TelevisaUnivision in senior research roles, has been named head of measurement science at Nielsen, which has been grappling with the recent launch of new technology it believes will count a broader range of viewer activity across different media platforms. Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and […]
Raedbots launches as Egypt’s first industrial robotics manufacturer
Egypt-based Raedbots has launched as a local industrial robotics manufacturer, claiming to be the first in Egypt. Founded in 2026 by Mohamed Ibrahim and Hamza El-Sahiti, the company develops AI-powered industrial robots, including robotic arms for welding, material handling, and warehouse automation. Raedbots builds its technology entirely in-house, covering hardware, electronics, control systems, and AI software. The company is part of the NVIDIA Inception programme, leveraging...
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity
Personal AI use is collapsing the customer decision-making process into a single conversation, and most brands aren’t ready for it. The window of influence that once spanned dozens of touchpoints is shrinking to seconds. What’s more, AI is now selling to AI. Brands themselves are using the technology to market to consumer AI intermediaries before they can ultimately sell to the people behind them. So, what can brands do today to effectively influence customer decisions in this new era? ...
Roblox to Launch ‘Kids’ Accounts for Users Ages 5-8, New Game Rating System
Roblox is again expanding its safety protocols for younger users with the launch of “Kids” accounts for those ages 5-8 and “Select” accounts for the 9-15 age range. The new age-locked tiers will launch in June and utilize the facial-estimation, age-check technology that Roblox began rolling out last year amid multiple lawsuits and complaints about […]
Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat
Roblox is introducing new account types designed to give kids and younger teens age-appropriate access to chat and games, the company announced on Monday. The move comes as Roblox implemented mandatory age checks in January for all users who want to access chats. The same age-check technology will be used to assign users to these new accounts. As part of the changes, users who haven’t completed age checks will only be able to play a selection of games rated for younger audiences.
Victory Giant joins IPO push by China’s circuit-board makers amid AI frenzy
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) – unsung core components in all electronic devices – are emerging as the latest source of excitement in China’s chip supply chain, as domestic companies capitalise on surging global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure to pursue share listings. Victory Giant Technology, a PCB supplier to US chip champion Nvidia, kicked off bookbuilding in Hong Kong on Monday for an initial public offering (IPO) that aims to raise up to HK$17.49 billion (US$2.2...
Indian startup WeeDoo.in targets fragmented compliance systems with unified data platform
India’s compliance ecosystem, long characterised by multiple regulatory touchpoints and disconnected data systems, is beginning to see a shift toward integration as technology-led platforms attempt to streamline business processes. WeeDoo.in, an emerging player in this space, is positioning itself at the intersection of compliance execution and company intelligence.Businesses in India currently operate across a range of identifiers and regulatory databases, including those managed by the Ministr...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has a message for all American technology companies
Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged US tech companies to lead global AI development, emphasizing its profound impact and the need for responsible innovation to benefit all Americans. He highlighted AI's transformative applications in medicine, education, and emergency response, while also acknowledging challenges like workforce disruption and the need for retraining and regulation.
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon,Technology reporterandJoe Tidy,Cyber correspondentGetty ImagesGrand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has been targeted for a second time in three years by hackers.The data breach affecting the gaming giant was reported by cybersecurity news outlets on Saturday, after a group of hackers claimed responsibility for the hack.In posts viewed by outlets, the criminals said they gai...
Mythos: The AI System That Can Find Every Weakness
Fez– In recent days, the technology sector has been shaken by reports surrounding a new artificial intelligence system developed by the US company Anthropic. The model, known as Claude Mythos, is described internally as a breakthrough in cybersecurity analysis, so advanced that it can systematically identify vulnerabilities across virtually every major operating system and web browser. What has captured the attention of experts is not only what Mythos can do, but the decision not to release it....
The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades
Any serious discussion of the challenges confronting the modern workforce must include an evaluation of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Like every transformative technology that has come before it, AI has generated both optimism and apprehension, as workers and industries weigh its potential benefits against its inevitable labor market consequences. The reasons new industries are able to surpass established players are often outdated business models, and capitalism encourages innovat...
Rachid Guerraoui: “Morocco is not bound to technological vassalage”
Invited to the 12/13 special edition at Gitex Africa in Marrakech, Rachid Guerraoui, professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), delivers a pragmatic analysis of the effects of artificial intelligence on employment, digital sovereignty, and Morocco’s strategic choices. The post Rachid Guerraoui: “Morocco is not bound to technological vassalage” appeared first on Médias24 - Numéro un de l'information économique marocaine.
“Fusion AI” أول منصة مغربية موحدة للذكاء الاصطناعي
أطلقت ABA Technology منصة “Fusion AI” من قلب الرباط، مقدّمة إياها كأول منصة مغربية موحدة للذكاء الاصطناعي، تروم تحقيق ما تصفه بـ“الذكاء السيادي” وتعزيز استقلالية القرار التكنولوجي. وجرى تقديم هذه المنصة بحضور عدد من أعضاء الحكومة، من بينهم رياض مزور وسعد برادة وأمل الفلاح السغروشني ويونس السكوري، إلى جانب ممثلي مؤسسات عمومية وفاعلين اقتصاديين. وتُعد الشركة فاعلاً ناشئاً في المجال التكنولوجي منذ تأسيسها سنة 2020، بقيادة مديرها العام محمد بنعودة، حيث راكمت خبرة في تطوير الحلول الرقمية والأنظمة الذ...