Google signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from India
WEB DESK: Google has announced its first venture into India’s carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector by signing a significant carbon credits deal with Varaha, an Indian initiative specialising in biochar production. This collaboration is among the largest of its kind in the biochar sector and reflects growing interest from tech
Is China selling TikTok to Elon Musk?
There were several reports that the Chinese government might sell TikTok to Elon Musk, the owner of X. However, the app has now addressed the matter.
European Union warns Pakistanis about visa scam
The European Union (EU) has issued warning to Pakistanis about a scam alert involving fraudulent embassy listings and misleading visa information.
OpenAI unveils ‘o3’ reasoning AI models in test phase
REUTERS: OpenAI said on Friday it was testing new reasoning AI models, o3 and o3 mini, in a sign of growing competition with rivals such as Google to create smarter models capable of tackling complex problems. CEO Sam Altman said the AI startup plans to launch o3 mini by the
Google introduces new AI model for the agentic era
CALIFORNIA: Google DeepMind, the company’s AI unit, has launched Gemini 2.0 to power a new era of ‘agentic’ experience. Gemini 2.0 is a next-generation AI model as global tech giants intensify their efforts to lead in the rapidly evolving AI sector. This launch marks a significant leap forward in Google’s
Google introduces GenCast AI for accurate weather forecasting
WEB DESK: Google introduces GenCast, a cutting-edge AI-driven weather forecasting model, marking a significant advancement in meteorological science. Published in Nature, the model leverages a diffusion-based approach designed for Earth’s geometry, delivering highly accurate and extended weather predictions. Decades of data powering accuracy GenCast’s strength lies in its foundation—four decades
Internet services disrupted across Pakistan
WEB DESK: Internet users across Pakistan continue to experience significant disruptions as slow internet services affect daily life and work. The issue, which began on Saturday night, has left users frustrated with limited access to social media platforms and online services. Popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have
OpenAI considers taking on Google with browser, the Information reports
(Reuters) – ChatGPT-owner OpenAI has recently considered developing a web browser that would combine with its chatbot and has separately discussed or struck deals to power search features, the Information reported on Thursday. OpenAI has spoken about the search product with website and app developers such as Conde Nast, Redfin,
Google offers free AI courses 2024 with certificates; here’s how to apply
With the aim of making AI education accessible across the globe, Google has revealed several online AI courses for 2024, free for all and with certificates for those who finish them. These courses, which are available on Google Cloud, target learners, regardless of their age or level of education, so
Pakistani startups AdalFi, Adlytic AI selected among 23 for Google’s AI Academy
Two Pakistani startups, AdalFi and Adlytic AI, have been selected to participate in Google’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy for the Asia-Pacific region, joining 23 companies from across the region, Google announced on Thursday. The initiative, aimed at enhancing AI solutions and accelerating business growth, marks a significant step in