UAE President receives phone call from Czech Prime Minister condemning Iranian attacks Source link

Anthropic’s $200 million contract with the Department of Defense (DoD) broke down last week after the two parties failed to come to an agreement over the degree to which the military could obtain unrestricted access to Anthropic’s AI. When the DoD made a deal with OpenAI instead, it seemed that the military’s relationship with Anthropic would come to a close …

The Canadian government says that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to take steps to immediately strengthen safety protocols, . This follows a at a high school in which OpenAI and suspended his account, but did not alert authorities. These changes look to primarily involve law enforcement, with commitments to notify police about potentially suspicious use of ChatGPT. We don’t …

Oura announced on Thursday that it has acquired Doublepoint, a startup that specializes in technology that enables users to control wearables through simple, natural movements using a combination of artificial intelligence and biometric data. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move paves the way for the company to incorporate these controls into its smart rings. “Doublepoint’s …

Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes makes a variety of electric bicycle styles. (Rad Power Bikes Photo) Rad Power Bikes‘ run as an independent electric bike manufacturer is over, but the brand will live on following the closure of the Seattle-based company’s acquisition by Life Electric Vehicles Holdings, Inc. (Life EV). Life EV announced Thursday that its court-approved asset acquisition had been …

Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a company that specializes in gesture recognition for wearables. The Finnish startup uses smartwatches and wristbands as examples of products that benefit from its technology, but Oura will clearly be looking to incorporate it into its rings, in theory allowing you to control your connected devices with hand movements. Oura said in a …

Abdullah bin Zayed meets Italian counterpart in Rome Source link

Netflix on Thursday morning said it is acquiring InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded in 2022 by actor Ben Affleck. The acquisition aligns with Netflix’s approach to the use of generative AI in filmmaking: The company has already used generative AI for special effects in some original content, and has assured investors that it is “very well positioned to effectively …

Maktoum bin Mohammed issues Resolution granting law enforcement capacity to certain Dubai Government officials Source link

The UK is planning to invest £40 million in a state-backed frontier AI lab in a push for tech independence and to compete in the global race. The UK government has announced plans to build “sovereign AI” in an effort to reduce its reliance on major American technology companies such as Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI. The initiative aims to strengthen …

BEIJING: China has announced a five-year plan to create a “childbirth-friendly society”, addressing concerns over employment, education, healthcare, income, and overall family support, according to an official government report released Thursday. Authorities said they will improve population services and respond proactively to the challenges of an ageing population by promoting high-quality, full employment, enhancing income distribution, and refining the social …

Qatari Armed Forces intercept 13 ballistic missiles, four drones Source link

Tinder-owner Match Group announced on Thursday that it will eliminate the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), putting Hesam Hosseini out of a job after 18 years with the dating app giant. The move comes as the dating-app industry is facing burned-out users and losing popularity among Gen Z. Hosseini had been in the COO role since April 1, 2025, …

The cricketing world is buzzing with a unique blend of celebration and high-stakes tension. In a moment that perfectly captures the “larger-than-life” nature of Indian cricket, Head Coach Gautam Gambhir was spotted at the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai. The timing of the event has set social media ablaze, occurring just hours before India is scheduled to face England …

Inside an Amazon data center. (AWS Photo / Noah Berger) Washington lawmakers are considering ending a sales tax break for data center owners when they replace equipment, a move that would take effect July 1, 2026, and apply statewide. While Senate Bill 6231 would retain the sales tax break granted to new data centers, it specifically targets the “refurbishment” cycle …