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OpenAI has warned US lawmakers that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is replicating and training its models using technology from US AI companies, including the ChatGPT maker. The accusation was detailed in a memo seen by Reuters.

CBS News is considering a new round of layoffs, Variety reported on Thursday. These potential cuts could total at least 15% of the current staff, Variety added, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta's Instagram, recently testified in a significant social media trial in Los Angeles, asserting his disagreement with the notion that individuals can be clinically addicted to social media platforms.

DeepSeek's chatbot confirmed that it has expanded its context window from 128,000 tokens to over 1 million, marking an almost tenfold increase. This substantial enhancement is anticipated to improve the AI's ability to handle human queries more effectively.

3 in 5 Singaporean firms have allocated between 11% and 40% of their technology budgets to AI projects. However, nearly 1 in 5 of these companies reported no noticeable impact on their earnings, while more than sixty per cent indicated that AI contributed less than 5% to their total operating profit.

Google has released a new update for Pixel phones, delivering Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1. This is a smaller release than the previously anticipated Android 16 QPR3 Beta 3.

Uber and Baidu announced the launch of autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai. These services are set to begin in the coming month, marking a significant step in the Chinese technology organisation's global expansion efforts. Credit: UBER Fully autonomous vehicles will be accessible through the Uber app. Initial operations will commence in select locations within the Jumeirah area of the city. Further expansion will depend on operational progress, alongside necessary regul

The Australian government has called for a meeting with gaming platform Roblox following reports of child grooming and exposure to graphic content. A regulator stated it would test whether the US-listed firm has met child-safety commitments.

India's government has mandated that social media companies must remove unlawful content within three hours of notification. This significantly tightens the previous 36-hour timeline, presenting a compliance challenge for major platforms.

The recent unveiling of ByteDance's latest artificial intelligence video model, Seedance 2.0, has created significant waves within the technology and

Chinese self-driving technology firm Pony AI has started mass production of a robotaxi co-developed with Toyota, marking a significant step in commercialising autonomous cabs globally. The Guangzhou-based company plans to roll out 1,000 driverless cabs this year.

Chinese robot manufacturers are using humanoid robots for Lunar New Year entertainment. These companies are promoting their robots' song-and-dance skills to the public, potential customers, investors, and government officials.