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Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

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Google on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. When asked… Read

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Google's ad sales rose at robust rate in holiday season, but AI-driven numbers let down investors

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Google's digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn't enough to offset investors' worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence will yield as big a jackpot as once envisioned. The October-December results released by Google parent Alphabet Inc. showed… Read

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OpenAI chief Altman signs deal with S Korea's Kakao after DeepSeek upset

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OpenAI chief Sam Altman signed a deal with tech giant Kakao in South Korea on Tuesday as the U.S. firm seeks new alliances after Chinese rival DeepSeek shook the global AI industry. Kakao, which owns an online bank, South Korea's largest taxi-hailing app and KakaoTalk, announced a partnership allowing them… Read

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Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe

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Apple on Monday called a pornography app available for iPhones in the European Union a danger to children, saying landmark digital rules there allowed it to get on to its handsets via an alternative to its App Store. Apple had long fiercely protected the App Store as the lone gateway… Read

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SoftBank, OpenAI agree to set up joint venture for AI services

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SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said Monday that his tech investment company and artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, the developer of the chatbot ChatGPT, have agreed to establish a joint venture to promote AI services for corporations. The new 50-50 venture, named SB OpenAI Japan, will utilize massive quantities of data… Read

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Tradition and technology in sync at China 'AI temple fair'

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A humanoid robot gyrates to pulsing music at a shopping mall in Beijing, part of an exhibition harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance the flavor of China's biggest annual festival. The country is celebrating the eight-day Lunar New Year holiday that typically sees people return home to eat, drink and make… Read

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Bill Gates shares his thoughts on vaccine backlash, Intel's woes and Google's antitrust battle

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Although Microsoft founder Bill Gates sat down for an interview with The Associated Press to discuss his new memoir, “Source Code: My Beginnings,” he also shared his views on a variety of other topics, including vaccine conspiracy views about him, his thoughts on the struggles of longtime computer chipmaker Intel… Read

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OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT ahead of Tokyo meeting

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U.S. tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field. Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy, with its high performance and supposed low cost prompting… Read

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High-tech spin for samurai-era ukiyo-e artist Hokusai at Tokyo exhibit

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Visitors can step back in time to Japan's samurai era in an new Tokyo exhibition that uses cutting-edge technology to bring to life the work of iconic artist Hokusai. "Hokusai: Another Story in Tokyo" marks the latest in a series of immersive attractions that have sprung up in the capital,… Read

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Japanese gov't to engage in chip firms' output plans in exchange for aid

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The government will take into account production plans and contribution to the local economy when it considers whether to provide financial aid to chip companies such as Rapidus Corp, a draft bill shows. The industry ministry will be able to ask a chip company to report progress in its production… Read

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