Auto China 2026: GWM unveils next-generation GWM ONE S Platform, 4.0T V8 engine and more
Beijing: GWM (Great Wall Motor) has officially revealed its most ambitious technology and product lineup at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, anchored by the global debut of the GWM ONE S platform, the world’s first premium all-powertrain platform with native AI integration. For the Middle East market, where GWM is represented in the UAE by its distributor, the Saeed Juma Al Naboodah Group, the spotlight falls firmly on two standout brands leading GWM’s regional growth story, HAVAL and TANK, with the...
China should not have ... : Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after share falls to zero in Beijing
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
'Everyone wins': Indian firms to invest $20 billion in US across sectors, says Sergio Gor
Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
CATL Bears Retreat in Hong Kong After Blockbuster Share Sale
Traders are swiftly unwinding bearish positions against Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s Hong Kong-listed shares as the focus shifts to the battery giant’s growth outlook following a $5 billion share sale.
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of Heaven
NASA scientist who 'died three times' saw the same thing every time... and it wasn't the pearly gates of HeavenBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 20:01, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 03:02, 6 May 2026 e-mail 238 shares
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla EpsteinGetty ImagesVivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday, putting the staunch ally of Donald Trump on a path to running the Rust Belt state.In unofficial results, he defeated Casey Putsch, a car designer with an automotive-themed YouTube channel, for a place in the general election, according to US media reports.Ramaswamy, a health-technology ent...
UAE’s Dh1 billion Fujairah desalination plant: What it means for water supply
Dubai: Plans for a new large-scale desalination plant at the Port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman are set to add significant capacity to the UAE’s water supply network in the coming years, following its announcement on Tuesday.The project involves building a major facility that will convert seawater into potable water for homes, businesses and industry, using modern desalination technology to support growing demand across the UAE.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -...
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor
Technology Pennsylvania sues Character.AI over claims chatbot posed as doctor May 5, 20265:26 PM ET Shannon Bond Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates the possibilities of artificial intelligence by creating an AI companion on Character.AI, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. Katie Adkins/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Katie Adkins/Associated Press The state of Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI to stop the company's AI chatbots from posing as doctors and offering medical advice, in viola...
NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
Exclusive Technology NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive May 5, 20262:46 PM ET By Bobby Allyn , Eliana Morales Gil Polymarket claims its headquarters is on the 21st floor of the Oceania Business Plaza. So do more than a dozen other crypto companies. But the address leads to a law firm. Eliana Morales Gil hide caption toggle caption Eliana Morales Gil PANAMA CITY — On the 21st floor of a gleaming skyscraper in the heart of the upscale Punta Pacifica nei...
Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys?
Technology Did FBI Director Kash Patel use AI to rip off the Beastie Boys? May 5, 20261:15 PM ET Geoff Brumfiel A still from an FBI promotional video (left) bears a strong resemblance to the opening shot of the original 1994 music video for the Beastie Boy's "Sabotage" (right). NPR found at least six examples where shots in the FBI video matched those in music video. Experts say the most likely explanation is that AI-was used to re-create the shots. Screenshots by Emily Bogle for NPR/X and YouTu...
PayPal says it’s ‘becoming a technology company again.’ That means AI.
PayPal is looking towards the future, despite its falling stock and looming layoffs. In its first-quarter earnings call, CEO Enrique Lores told investors that PayPal needs to “recommit to the fundamentals,” which included “becoming a technology company again.” There was no need to read between the lines — PayPal was pitching an AI-powered turnaround.
How anxieties in Gen Z women are being amplified and exploited
Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as "an object in a marketplace." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generation's anxieties and her hope for the future.
Only cruise ship to fail CDC inspection in 2026 revealed as deadly hantavirus outbreak kills three
Only cruise ship to fail CDC inspection in 2026 revealed as deadly hantavirus outbreak kills threeBy STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:37, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 15:37, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Who is winning the U.S.-China space race?
China is gearing up for its space missions after the U.S. successfully launched the Artemis II crew to the moon. R. Lincoln Hines, an assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, joins CBS News with more.
Protesters push Portland to investigate firm that appears to supply drone tech to Israel
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group saysAnti-war activists in Portland, Oregon, are pushing city authorities to ensure no local resources, tax breaks or investments support a local company that appears to be supplying artificial intelligence software to the Israeli military.The company, Sightline Intelligence, manufactures AI-supported video technology that is used in drones to interpret target movements and make quick...
Armenia, EU identify key areas for strategic cooperation
The sides announced closer integration between Armenian and EU digital ecosystems, including in high technology, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor manufacturing
Hantavirus outbreak could just be the beginning: Scientists issue urgent warning about spillover of other rodent-borne viruses amid rising global temperatures
Hantavirus outbreak could just be the beginning: Scientists issue urgent warning about spillover of other rodent–borne viruses amid rising global temperaturesREAD MORE: More than 20 Brits battling to get off rat virus vesselBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:34, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 10:34, 5 May 2026 e-mail 15 View comments
American billionaire has a ‘message’ for Sam Altman: Wasting a lot of money
Billionaire Mark Cuban has raised concerns about OpenAI's business strategy. He believes the company is spending too much on infrastructure. Cuban suggests that rapidly advancing technology will make current investments unsustainable. He also doubts the long-term profitability of large AI models like ChatGPT. Internal tensions at OpenAI reportedly exist regarding cost control.
Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works – and how it can go wrong
In today’s newsletter: With the use of facial recognition skyrocketing, there are calls for the rapid development of safeguardsGood morning. Over the last couple of days, the Guardian has been reporting that facial recognition technology is being rolled out across the UK at a pace that appears to be outstripping the rules designed to govern it. Police forces are increasingly using live systems to scan members of the public in real time, while retailers are deploying similar tools to identify sus...
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UK
Poverty and technology fueling record levels of slavery in UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJamie WhiteheadReutersA supposed victim of modern slavery photographed in London in 2024 The rising cost of living and new technology have fueled record levels of exploitation in the UK, the independent anti-slavery commissioner (IASC) has warned. Over 23,000 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the monitoring group in 2025, a 22% increase on the previous year and the highest n...