Pakistan launches semiconductor training program
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom of Pakistan has launched a new training initiative the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) aimed at developing skills in the semiconductor sector, as part of a wider government plan to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global technology market. The USTP program, introduced under the National Semiconductor HR Development Program -NSHRDP, (INSPIRE) is backed by a budget of Rs. 4.844 billion and is a flagship initiative of Prime Minister of Pakistan, She...
NASA releases the first photos from the Artemis II mission: Stunning shot shows the moon eclipsing the SUN - while 'Earthset' is a nod to Apollo's famous 'Earthrise' image
NASA releases the first photos from the Artemis II mission: Stunning shot shows the moon eclipsing the SUN - while 'Earthset' is a nod to Apollo's famous 'Earthrise' imageREAD MORE: NASA's Artemis II astronauts' heartwarming first messageBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 13:59, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 16:09, 7 April 2026 e-mail 38 shares
TE Connectivity CEO: the real promise of AI is long-term transformation, not short-term efficiency gains
Industrial engineering organizations see more than promise in AI technology — they’re starting to see results. According to the 2026 TE Connectivity Industrial Technology Index, more than 80% of industrial technology companies have already adopted AI at least to some extent, up from 69% the year before. The promise AI has shown in pilot deployments has been impressive enough to grab the attention of engineers and executives alike. But there are also signs that this early success may be...
Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic
Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levels, even after toastingGene-edited wheat which can make bread less carcinogenic when toasted has been successfully developed by scientists.Researchers at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, used Crispr genome editing which allows researchers to selectively edit the DNA of living organisms. This revolutionary technology was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome edi...
‘I’d love to keep that a secret, Mr. President’: Trump’s boasts about Iran rescue flummox top advisors
The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran, a risky mission that President Donald Trump and his top defense aides detailed Monday. U.S. forces rescued the pilot within hours of the F-15E Strike Eagle going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuelers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location, Trump sai...
GITEX Africa 2026 Kicks Off in Marrakech With Over 1,450 Exhibitors From 145 Countries
Marrakech – The fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco opened its doors this morning in Marrakech, bringing together more than 1,450 exhibitors and startups from over 145 countries for what organizers describe as the continent’s largest technology and digital economy gathering. The three-day event runs through April 9 under the theme “Catalyzing Africa’s Digital Economy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, a subsidiary of the...
Japan's move to ease arms export restrictions draws public criticism
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" by the end of this month, paving the way for overseas sales of weapons, including those with lethal capabilities, local media reported.According to Kyodo News, the draft was discussed at an executive meeting of the LDP's security research com...
Cross-border partnerships usher in new era of economic expansion across GCC
The unique convergence of innovation and dynamism is reshaping the growth story of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies as the focus shifts to strengthening non-oil sectors like tourism, renewable energy and technology. Cross-border industrial partnerships are leading this transformation, reflecting a shared vision to achieve economic diversification, attract global investments and build a sustainable future.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here...
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMisha GlennyandLuke MintzBBCIn the second half of the 20th Century, it was the race to develop nuclear arms that occupied some of the finest minds in the US and the Soviet Union.Now the US finds itself in a different kind of race with a different adversary: China. The aim is to dominate technology; specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI).It's a fight taking place in re...
Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence
{beacon} Technology   The Big Story  Sam Altman’s ‘New Deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals Monday, with hopes the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in a world with artificial intelligence.  © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,…
Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime
Home Office will use mapping technology and crime data to identify up to 250 schools in areas of greatest riskSchools across England are to receive dedicated support to prevent knife crime incidents in a hyper-targeted Home Office programme that uses mapping technology to identify areas of risk down to the level of specific groups of streets.Under the £1.2m scheme – part of a series of initiatives launched under a government pledge to halve knife crime within a decade – a maximum of 250 schools...
Sam Altman says AI superintelligence is so big that we need a ‘New Deal’—critics say OpenAI’s policy ideas are a cover for ‘regulatory nihilism’
OpenAI says the world needs to rethink everything from the tax system to the length of the work day in order to prepare for the wrenching changes of superintelligence technology—the point at which AI systems are capable of outperforming the smartest humans. On Monday, in a 13-page paper titled Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age, OpenAI said it wanted to to “kick start” the conversation with a “slate of people-first policy ideas.” How much faith to put in Open...
“إنفيديا” تستثمر ملياري دولار في “مارفيل” ضمن اتفاق للذكاء الاصطناعي
تستحوذ شركة “إنفيديا” على حصة بقيمة ملياري دولار في شركة “مارفيل تكنولوجي” (Marvell Technology Inc)، كما تفتح نظامها للسماح لـ”مارفيل” بدمج رقائق ذكاء اصطناعي مصممة بشكل خاص ومعدات شبكات ضمن منصتها. اتفقت “إنفيديا”، التي نفذت خلال السنوات الأخيرة استثمارات بمليارات الدولارات في شركات عبر سلسلة إمدادات الذكاء الاصطناعي، مع “مارفيل” أيضاً على التعاون في تطوير …
شركة مغربية تطلق منصة “Fusion AI” لتعزيز الذكاء السيادي بحضور وزراء ومسؤولين
الرباط – “رأي اليوم” – نبيل بكاني: كشفت شركة ABA Technology، خلال لقاء احتضنته العاصمة الرباط نهاية الأسبوع الماضي، عن منصتها الجديدة “Fusion AI”، التي تقدمها كأول منصة مغربية موحدة للذكاء الاصطناعي، في خطوة تروم تعزيز ما تصفه بـ“الذكاء السيادي” وتقليص التبعية التكنولوجية للخارج. وجرى تقديم هذه المنصة بحضور عدد من أعضاء الحكومة، من بينهم رياض مزور وزير الصناعة والتجارة، وسعد برادة وزير التربية الوطنية، وأمل الفلاح السغروشني وزيرة الانتقال الرقمي، ويونس السكوري وزير الإدماج الاقتصادي والتشغي...
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Gender internet usage gap narrows to 25%
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national steering committee for the Digitalisation for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project, convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress on the four-year initiative (2024-2028) funded by KOICA, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The steering committee serves as the highest body for the project, providing strategic oversight, guiding...
Pearson CEO: the AI job apocalypse is a Silicon Valley story. The data tells a different one
If you listen to the loudest voices in the AI debate, our collective fate seems sealed. AI is coming for white-collar work. Jobs will disappear faster than workers can adapt. A workplace apocalypse is inevitable. Much of the noise is coming from one place: the technology industry itself. That’s understandable. Software engineering is one of the first professions where AI has delivered real, visible productivity gains. Output that once required teams now requires far fewer people. When...
Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue
The advent of mobile ticketing has largely forced the paper ticket to go the way of landline phones, dial-up internet and other commonly used products that technology has phased out.One lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan is hoping the team can at least hear him out on being able to continue to print his tickets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMErrol Segal, 81, told NBC Los Angeles on Friday the Dodgers told him he won’t be able to buy paper tickets for the entire season. He was ab...
Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade
Increased recognition of crime and perpetrators using technology to track victims are behind rise, say expertsThe number of stalking offences recorded by police has soared over the past decade, with experts saying the rise has been driven by increased recognition, and technology making it easier for perpetrators to track their victims.House of Commons library data analysed by the Liberal Democrats found more than 135,000 offences were recorded last year, up from just under 3,000 10 years ago. Co...
OpenAI’s Altman releases blueprint for taxing, regulating artificial intelligence
OpenAI published a policy blueprint for artificial intelligence on Monday, recommending a revised social contract to prepare for the technology’s likely impact on the economy, workforce and overall state of humans.   The 13-page document suggests superintelligence, an AI that will surpass the smartest humans,  is on the horizon, and argues the governing of AI must…
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night
Ban for teacher who told pupils about drunken night53 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDawn LimbuWest of EnglandGettyNatasha Blackmore told pupils about a drunken hen nightA teacher who told pupils about her private life, including relationships and drunken nights out, has been banned by a watchdog. Natasha Blackmore, 36, who was head of design technology at Westfield Academy secondary in Yeovil, Somerset, shared inappropriate details about her social life, a Professional Conduct Pa...