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Pakistan has taken another small but important step toward sending its first astronaut into space. SUPARCO on Saturday confirmed that two Pakistani candidates have been shortlisted for a future mission to China’s space station, which is expected sometime in late 2026. The update was shared by ISPR as part of Pakistan’s Human Spaceflight Programme. The process started earlier in Pakistan where several applicants went through basic screening. After that the final two were sent to China for a detailed testing at the Astronaut Centre of China. There they were checked medically, psychologically and physically to see if they could handle…

Move Signals Shift in China AI Chips Import Policy Month of Global Tech Competition. Beijing – China has approved its first shipment of Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips, sources with knowledge of the matter told, which is a key development in China AI chips import policy and global semiconductor trade. The move opens up Nvidia’s high-end H200 processors to select Chinese technology firms, which is popular for training large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models and providing resources for data-intensive apps. The decision is being made as export controls are continued to be adjusted in the U.S., and reflects the complicated balancing…

STOCKHOLM, Jan 16 — TikTok will begin rolling out a new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks as it steps up efforts to identify and remove accounts linked to children under the age of 13, the company said on Friday, responding to mounting regulatory scrutiny of social media platforms. How the System Works The technology follows a year-long pilot programme in Europe and is designed to flag accounts that may belong to underage users. The system reviews a mix of profile information, posted videos and behavioural patterns. Accounts identified by the tool will be assessed by specialist moderators,…

On January 12, 2026, Alphabet passed the mark of 4 trillion in investor confidence, providingthe company with a major adjustment to the hierarchy of technology in the world. The currentmilestone is a 65% annual increase in stock in 2025 and another 6% growth in early 2026. This revaluation makes Alphabet the second most valuable firm in the world, only Nvidia.This growth is an indicator of a major shift in perception of international markets towardintegrated AI ecosystems compared to fragmented software providers. Key Drivers Behind the Surge The company regained dominance through a successful maneuver of a transition ofdefensive AI research…

Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok, the AI chatbot from Elon Musk’s company xAI, after authorities said it was being used to create sexually explicit deepfake images of real people without consent. Actions Taken by Indonesia and Malaysia Indonesia acted first on Saturday, and Malaysia followed a day later. Both governments said they made the decision after manipulated images from Grok spread quickly on X, Musk’s social media platform. Officials stated some of these images exhibited sexualized illustrations of real people, and a few reportedly involved juveniles. Indonesia’s Communications Minister, Meutya Hafid, described the circulation of non-consensual images…

Another move in the worldwide competition to gain access to advanced AI is reported by Meta in its acquisition of a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence start-up, Manus. The transaction underscores the fact that massive technology companies are investing across borders to consolidate their stand in an industry that is currently regarded as one that is critical to an economy and national competitiveness. Significance for the Global AI Economy To the worldwide AI economy, the buy highlights the increase in the importance of specialised talent and proprietary models. Instead of having to rely on in-house research only, large companies are acquiring smaller…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. To its detractors, love at first sight must be an illusion – the wrong term for what is simply infatuation, or a way to sugarcoat lust. Best Chromebook: Google…