White House meets AI firm Anthropic amid political tensions, Pentagon dispute
One month after President Donald Trump ordered a government-wide halt on artificial intelligence firm Anthropic’s technology following a clash with the Pentagon, the company’s CEO is back at the White House for high-level talks — as officials reconsider whether a system they sidelined over national security and political concerns may be too important to ignore.A source familiar with the meeting told Fox News White House chief of staff Susie Wiles met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Friday. Anthr...
UM6P Spin-off ‘SensThings’ Gains International Certification for Radiofrequency Detection
Rabat – SensThings, a spin-off from Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has gained international recognition after its radiofrequency detection technology received certification under BTL Inc. according to ANSI/IEEE Std 149 standards. The certification validates the performance of its electromagnetic detection systems designed for critical and high-security environments. The company, Sensthings, a Moroccan deeptech startup specializing in phygital security solutions, said...
Is that person real? Zoom rolls out new tool to verify meeting participants
Dubai: Zoom is introducing a new feature designed to verify whether meeting participants are real people, as concerns grow over AI-generated avatars and deepfakes in video calls.The company has partnered with World, a digital identity platform, to integrate a system that confirms a user’s identity during meetings. According to a report by TechCrunch, the feature uses “World ID” technology to validate participants before or during a call.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app...
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AIJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKali HaysTechnology reporterReutersTinder will let users prove they are human and not robots by bringing advanced eye-scanning technology to the app amid rising fears over AI.Users of the dating app, as well as other major platforms such as video calling service Zoom, will be able to scan their irises to earn a "proof of humanity" badge attached to their profile or name....
AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatt ChorleyPresenter, BBC Radio 5 Live and NewsnightBBCLiz Kendall was treated to a demonstration of a driverless carLiz Kendall, the cabinet minister in charge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has revealed she does not use AI in her job.The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund aimed at backing British AI firms, which she said was "crucial to our...
Steve Bannon sides with Anthropic in fight with Pentagon: ‘It’s almost too dangerous’
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon said he believes artificial intelligence company Anthropic “had it right” in demanding its technology not be used in fully autonomous lethal weapons, setting off a fight with the Pentagon.  The Pentagon has insisted it be allowed to use Anthropic’s Claude for “all lawful uses” and last month labeled the…
OpenAI’s policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks
Dario Amodei warned last May that AI could wipe out half of entry-level white collar jobs. Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman predicted the technology would automate most tasks of the entire white-collar workforce in a year to 18 months. And recently, a report from Anthropic mapped out exactly what Suleyman warned about, and what Elon Musk thinks will make work optional. The successive statements about AI’s transformative impact on labor may help justify the booming valuation of some AI compan...
Why 69 is the age you're officially deemed 'old', according to science
Why 69 is the age you're officially deemed 'old', according to scienceREAD MORE: Scientists pinpoint the most EXHAUSTING decade of lifeBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:16, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 16:33, 17 April 2026 e-mail 106 View comments
CPEC Phase II gains momentum
Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong has said that key discussions between Pakistan and China regarding CPEC Phase II, water storage technology, and new energy projects have entered their final stages. He expressed strong support for Pakistan's diplomatic role, stating that China backs Pakistan's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, and acknowledged Pakistan's active role in promoting stability during ongoing tensions in the Middle East. He made these remarks while...
In Morocco’s High Atlas, the Oukaïmeden Observatory is emerging as a global scientific hub
Behind its white domes, the Oukaïmeden Observatory has, in just a few years, become a prolific discovery engine. With more than 4,700 identified celestial objects and top-tier international partnerships, it is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic asset at the intersection of research, technology and scientific sovereignty — with ambitions that extend well beyond its current scale. The post In Morocco’s High Atlas, the Oukaïmeden Observatory is emerging as a global scientific hub appear...
Anthropic’s Mythos cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Yoshua Bengio says
Yoshua Bengio, a computer scientist considered one of the “godfathers of AI” for his help in pioneering the deep learning systems that underpin today’s AI models, has been warning about the risks of the technology he helped to create for years. Now, he says new models like Anthropic’s Mythos demonstrate why international institutions urgently need to work together to address AI’s potential dangers. Anthropic’s newest model, Claude Mythos, is said to represent a major ste...
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition from US authorities, marking the latest setback for Chinese tech investment overseas following the high-profile Nexperia saga. Sanan Optoelectronics, listed in Shanghai, said in a disclosure announcement on Friday that despite multiple rounds of discussions, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiv McMahon,Technology reporterandJoe Tidy,Cyber correspondent, BBC World ServiceReutersIn recent weeks, the AI world has been a-buzz following claims made by leading firm, Anthropic, regarding its new model, Claude Mythos.The company says it found the tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks, which has prompted discussions by regulators, legislators and financial institutions...
The ‘intelligent’ era and why connectivity in technology ecosystems is no longer enough
For more than a decade, the technology industry has been focused on connecting devices. Smartphones, wearables, tablets and services have been designed to work together seamlessly, forming the foundation of today’s digital ecosystems.However, a new reality is emerging. Connectivity alone is no longer enough. Despite the progress made, many connected experiences still rely heavily on user input. Devices share data, but they do not always interpret it meaningfully. Users remain responsible for man...
SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start
During my time serving in the Middle East, I witnessed firsthand Iran’s role in the systematic targeting and murder of Americans. For 47 years, the Iranian regime has deliberately and systematically killed thousands of American servicemembers and civilians, including good friends of mine, by funding and directing a network of proxy terrorist organizations that have directly benefited adversary states like China and Russia with cheap oil, rocket and drone technology and regional instability.This...
Meet the crypto guru to the Fortune 500
Good morning. Fortune 500 companies are already experimenting with blockchain but many CFOs are still hesitant to move real money on-chain. That topic came up in my conversation with Betsabe Botaitis, the new CFO of P2P.org, a company that helps large institutions earn returns from crypto assets. P2P provides the behind-the-scenes technology, such as like servers and security systems, that lets institutions earn rewards from cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. Normally, companies would...
Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women
Actress Reese Witherspoon warned women that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) than those of men unless they begin learning how to use the technology.The "Morning Show" actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a story about meeting with the women in her book club and discovering that out of the 10 women, only three used AI and only one felt that she was using it the right way."So, if three out of 10 women are the only ones using AI, that...
Dark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universe
Must ReadScience & TechnologyDark energy survey DESI creates largest 3D map of the universeBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has produced the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe. Over five years, it observed more than 47 million galaxies and quasars, along with 20 million stars. Researchers will now analyze this extensive dataset to explore the nature of dark energy. Mounted on the Nicholas U Mayall 4-m Telescope at Kitt Peak National Observat...
HONOR launches ‘Dream Big with HONOR 600’ campaign across GCC
Dubai:HONOR a global AI device ecosystem has kicked off its latest campaign, “Dream Big with HONOR 600,” in celebration of the launch of the HONOR 600 Series, inviting people across the GCC to share their dreams and express their creativity. Running for six weeks from April 15, the campaign combines imagination, technology, and personal storytelling, making it more than just a contest, it’s a celebration of ideas and inspiration.Mustafa Al Agha, a well-known sports journalist and television pres...
Nervous Indian Fintechs Push Anthropic for Access to Mythos
India’s major financial technology firms are pushing Anthropic PBC to give them early access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model that has sparked global fears about a new era of cyberattacks.