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First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million
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First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million

Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, creates record-breaking artwork in tribute to Alan Turing

New giant particle collider 'right option for science', says incoming CERN chief
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New giant particle collider 'right option for science', says incoming CERN chief

A feasibility study is under way for the 91-kilometre FCC, which CERN estimated earlier this year will cost around $17 billion

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
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Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16

Ban part of measures aimed at protecting children from physical and mental health risks associated with excessive social media use

PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?
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PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?

The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among gamers

Bitcoin surged to record $75,000 as Donald Trump claims victory
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Bitcoin surged to record $75,000 as Donald Trump claims victory

Former president promised to create a national crypto stockpile if elected

World's first wooden satellite launched into space
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World's first wooden satellite launched into space

Its wooden material is designed to burn up upon re-entry, reducing harmful metal particles

Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge
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Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge

In April-September, Nintendo logged a net profit of $710 million, down 60 percent from the same period a year earlier

South Korea fines Meta for illegal collection of user data
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South Korea fines Meta for illegal collection of user data

Meta collected information on political opinions, religious beliefs, and sex life from nearly million users in South Korea

Iran launches 15th International Nanotechnology Exhibition, showcasing global leadership
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Iran launches 15th International Nanotechnology Exhibition, showcasing global leadership

Event highlights Iran's fourth place global ranking in nanotechnology publications and growing export market

Pakistan plans 5G auction for April 2025, hires US firm for consultancy
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Pakistan plans 5G auction for April 2025, hires US firm for consultancy

Country targets April 2025 for 5G auction with NERA as consultant, aiming to boost mobile broadband services

Internet services ‘fully restored' across Pakistan after three months
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Internet services ‘fully restored' across Pakistan after three months

The problem in the SMW-4 cable has now been completely resolved, says PTA spokesperson

Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama
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Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama

Meta says PLA 'unauthorised' to use Llama model but has limited enforcement options

OpenAI launches ChatGPT search engine, challenging Google
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT search engine, challenging Google

ChatGPT's upgrade now delivers real-time info with direct source links on weather, stocks, sports, and breaking news

Three-person crew blasts off for China's Tiangong space station
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Three-person crew blasts off for China's Tiangong space station

The team will carry out experiments with an eye to the space program’s ambitious goal of placing astronauts on the Moon

Global leaders converge for Future Investment Initiative. Here's what they had to say
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Global leaders converge for Future Investment Initiative. Here's what they had to say

Saudi Arabia’s $925 billion sovereign wealth fund and major corporations provided the foundation for attendees to build influential connections and explore investment opportunities.

Apple rolls out AI features across devices
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Apple rolls out AI features across devices

Apple Intelligence includes enhanced writing tools, improved photo searching capabilities, and more conversational Siri

New digital pension platform Ma'ashi utilizes AI for enhanced services
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New digital pension platform Ma'ashi utilizes AI for enhanced services

The UAE's General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a new digital pension platform called Ma'ashi, which is now operational for its users, WAM reported.

The new platform comes as part of GPSSA's contribution to the 2022 UAE performance agreements for federal entities to facilitate services to employers, insured Emiratis, pensioners and beneficiaries.

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Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
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Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company

AI chip demand propels market value to $3.53 trillion

Mother sues AI chatbot company Character.AI, Google over 14-year-old son's suicide
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Mother sues AI chatbot company Character.AI, Google over 14-year-old son's suicide

The lawsuit said the boy expressed thoughts of suicide to the chatbot, which the chatbot repeatedly brought up again