White House Flags China AI Theft Concerns
Fez– The White House has raised concerns over what it describes as large-scale efforts by foreign actors to extract and replicate American artificial intelligence technologies, with a particular focus on entities based in China. In an internal memo, Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the administration had gathered new evidence suggesting that foreign groups were systematically targeting US AI companies. According to BBC , the goal, he wro...
Instacart Co-Founder Debuts Hedge Fund Where AI Calls the Shots
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Ambush Drones 101: Learning A New Type Of Warfare
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Brace yourself for a SUPER El Niño: Likelihood of unusual climate pattern skyrockets - as scientists warn it could push global temperatures to record highs
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First Thing: Microsoft and Meta cut thousands of staff as they bet big on AI
Meta to lay off 10% of its staff and Microsoft to offer retirement to 7% of US workforce. Plus, Iron Maiden at 50Good morning.Meta and Microsoft are cutting thousands of employees as they bet big on AI and executives claim that the technology is meeting productivity needs.What have they said about AI? Mark Zuckerberg said in January that AI was making some hiring unnecessary. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief, said in February that he believed AI would be able to replace most white-collar w...
Discomfort with modern technology shapes Gen Z's desire to live in the past
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Nike to lay off 1,400, majority cuts in tech team; COO says 'not a new direction'
Nike is laying off 1400 employees globally, primarily in its technology division, as part of its 'Win Now' plan to streamline operations and ensure long-term growth. The company is modernizing its technology, manufacturing, and supply chain, consolidating key hubs and improving integration. Affected employees will receive direct communication and support.
Stock market crash: Why have Sensex, Nifty dropped over 1% in trade today? Top reasons
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling. Shares of Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services fell between 2 per cent and 4 per cent after Infosys’ fourth-quarter results failed to meet market expectations.
China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model
Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs on Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the United States, and the White House on Thursday accused Chinese entities of a massive effort to steal artificial intelligence technology. Hangzhou-based DeepSeek burst onto the scene in January last year w...
Volkswagen's Cisek on China Business
Volkswagen is accelerating its China strategy by deepening partnerships with local technology and electric vehicle makers, including Xpeng, as it faces intensifying competition and a prolonged price war. The company is pushing greater localisation across manufacturing, R&D and product development to shorten vehicle cycles and cut costs. The strategy comes as China’s auto market shifts toward replacement buyers and faster innovation, putting pressure on foreign carmakers to adapt quickly. Robert...
Burnout in Medicine Is Still Prevalent, With Emergency Medicine Leading
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Donald Trump threatens UK with tariffs over its digital services tax on US tech firms
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White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firmsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterEPAThe White House has said it will work more closely with US artificial intelligence (AI) firms to combat "industrial-scale campaigns" by foreign actors to steal advances in the technology.Michael Kratsios, Director of Science and Technology Policy, wrote in an internal memo that the administration had new information indicating "foreign entities, principal...
French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
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White House accuses China of AI technology theft ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting next month
NewsWorldAmericasWhite House accuses China of AI technology theft ahead of Xi and Trump’s meeting next monthThe Chinese Embassy in Washington swiftly rejected the claims, calling them ‘baseless allegations’Alexandra Alper & Ruchika KhannaThursday 23 April 2026 18:37 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCo...
Audio Giant JBL Celebrates 80 Years In The Sound Business
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Burjeel Medical City performs UAE’s first uniportal robotic lung surgery
Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Medical City has successfully performed the UAE’s first uniportal robotic lobectomy, marking a milestone in minimally invasive surgery and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for healthcare innovation.The procedure was carried out on a 37-year-old patient diagnosed with stage one lung cancer, using a technique that removes part of the lung through a single 3cm incision supported by robotic technology.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl...
American Express Sees Strong Card Spending, Higher Costs
American Express Co. plans to boost spending on marketing and technology and said its customers’ spending on air travel has been slowing. Romaine Bostick discusses his interview with American Express CEO Stephen Squeri on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The Carbon Removal Market Was Built On One Customer. Now What?
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Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website
Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on AlibabaUK politics live – latest updatesThe confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three separate listings last week. The records have now been removed and it is not believed any sales were made. Conti...