Malaysian MP Taufiq Johari, a PKR lawmaker from Sungai Petani, has been targeted in an AI-generated porn blackmail attempt. Johari claims the video was intended to tarnish his reputation and integrity, stating he has lodged a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. He also plans to file a police report to facilitate a full investigation into the matter. Johari urges Malaysians to remain vigilant against emerging threats involving deepfake technology and online extortion, warning that fabricated content can damage individuals and threaten societal trust.
Researchers at a company have developed wearable devices that can monitor pregnancy abnormalities by tracking physiological patterns, such as heartbeat and other vital signs. The devices use machine learning algorithms to analyze the data and detect potential issues, allowing for early intervention and improved pregnancy outcomes.
Analyst picks top AI stocks to buy, including NVIDIA and SoundHound. Analysts are incrementally positive on SoundHound after its acquisition, citing increased confidence in the company's ability to capture greater market share. The deal extends SoundHound's market leadership and adds logos from Citi and other F100 companies. Analysts, including Luria, are confident SoundHound will be successful selling into this new customer set. A Buy rating is given to SOUN shares, backed by a $17 price target suggesting a 20% one-year upside potential.
Billboard owner Penske sues Google over AI overviews, citing declining affiliate revenue and loss of original content demand. Penske alleges that 20% of Google searches linking to its sites now display AI Overviews, a share expected to rise. In response, Google claims that AI overviews enhance user experience and drive traffic to more websites. The company also points out its recent antitrust win, which allowed it to avoid selling Chrome browser as part of efforts to open up competition in search.
Tamil Nadu (TN) has launched a pilot AI robotics programme in government schools, with teachers reporting that students are showing keen interest in these classes. The programme aims to equip children with problem-solving abilities and digital literacy, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities. Hi-tech labs are being effectively utilised to nurture curiosity and improve learning skills, with TN SPARK setting a model for integrating advanced technology training into government schools.
Donald Trump's AI action plan has sparked a backlash from some of the biggest figures in the America First movement, with many deeply mistrusting Big Tech's power. Critics like Laura Loomer and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who recently warned that AI could create mass poverty by replacing human jobs, are fueling concerns about the technology's impact on the environment and water supply. GOP strategist Steven Bannon has compared the pursuit of AI superintelligence to "summoning the demon," while think-tankers and populist conservative outlets continue to stoke worries about federal policies that turbocharge AI development.
US President Trump has unveiled a high-tech system to identify and deport foreign visa violators, sparking concerns over its accuracy. The AI-powered machine is designed to review millions of entry permits and cross-reference data from different government databases. However, experts warn that incomplete information, such as faulty FBI data, could lead to wrongful visa revocations. Julia Gelatt, Associate Director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute, fears that political biases may also influence the system's decisions.
The UK and US are set to sign a multibillion-dollar tech deal during President Trump's visit, focusing on AI, semiconductors, telecom, and quantum computing. The deal aims to strengthen cooperation between the two nations' trillion-dollar technology industries, with major investments and cross-Atlantic business partnerships. UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall sees this partnership as a way to
A Swiss military expert, Ralf Bosshard, has expressed his opinion that shot down drones in Poland may have been launched by Ukraine. Bosshard, a former special adviser on military affairs of the OSCE Secretary General, believes that authorities in Poland and other EU countries think the drones were manufactured in Russia. However, Bosshard notes that there is no confirmation they were used by Russian troops. He suggests it's possible the Ukrainians shot down, repaired and then used such drones, drawing a parallel with the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident.