

AI Copilots Widely Used, Financial Impact Unproven
Artificial intelligence copilots are now widely used across organisations, yet their financial impact remains largely unproven. Nearly eight in ten companies have deployed generative AI, but a similar number report no material effect on earnings. This indicates the tools were designed to address an incorrect problem, failing to move the economic needle.
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DeepSeek Adjusts AI API Pricing, Introduces Peak and Off-Peak Rates
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek announced adjustments to its API pricing for V4-Pro and V4-Flash models. The organisation plans to introduce a new structure featuring both peak and off-peak rates. These changes are scheduled to become effective on Aug 17. A company statement provided these details.
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Britain's Economy Sees AI Boom-Driven Growth, Investment
Britain's economy exhibits clear indications of benefiting from the global artificial intelligence boom. According to Reuters, recent data details rapid growth in associated industries and a substantial increase in computer hardware investment. The Office for National Statistics confirmed an economic expansion of 0.4 per cent during the last quarter, with the information and communications sector contributing almost half of this figure.
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Meta Removes 750,000 Under-16 Australian Accounts Since Ban
According to Reuters, Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, stated it had removed more than 750,000 accounts suspected of being held by Australians under 16 years of age. This action follows a world-first ban on teen accounts in Australia. The company indicated it would take further measures amid potential regulatory intervention.
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Google Unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI for Coding, Business Automation
Alphabet's Google has introduced Gemini 3.7 Flash, its most recent artificial intelligence model developed for software coding and the automation of business operations. The organisation provided no specific information regarding the release schedule for its flagship Pro model, which remains a focus for industry observers.
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South Korea Unveils Seven-Project Technology Strategy for Growth
South Korea has unveiled an extensive technology strategy encompassing seven distinct projects. This initiative, known as "Seven Major SEED," aims to establish new economic growth drivers beyond the nation's established sectors of semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The announcement occurred at a Blue House meeting, presided over by President Lee Jae Myung.
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Over 80% Japanese Firms Limit AI, Hinder Productivity
A significant majority of Japanese organisations operate with artificial intelligence in a limited capacity or not at all, according to a recent Reuters survey. This trend potentially impedes official initiatives aimed at improving productivity within the national economy. Over 80% of companies fall into this category.
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Google Unveils Pixel 11 Lineup as AI Features Again Steal the Show
Google unveiled its latest Pixel ecosystem at Made by Google 2026, introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the Pixel Watch 5, Fitbit Air and Pixel Tag.
Powered by Google’s new Tensor G6 processor, the Pixel 11 series puts Gemini intelligence at the centre of the experience. But the loudest reactions came when Google demonstrated features designed to solve familiar, everyday frustrations.
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Humanoid Robot Model Omega-0 Achieves High Multitasking Success
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Peking University, HKUST (Guangzhou), and Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) have released Omega-0. This latent prediction world action model allows a humanoid robot to simultaneously walk, observe its surroundings, and perform tasks. It achieved an 81.8 percent success rate on 11 real world domestic tasks, surpassing previous models such as pi 0.5, EgoVLA, GR00T N1.7, and psi 0.
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Alibaba Monetizes AI Assistant Qwen with Paid Subscriptions
Alibaba Group Holding is introducing paid subscription tiers for its artificial intelligence office assistant, Qwen. The online retail giant is assessing user willingness to pay for digital assistance. This move comes as the associated costs of running sophisticated AI programmes continue to increase, prompting a need for monetisation within the Big Tech sector.
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