Alibaba launched the Qwen 3.5 series of artificial intelligence models optimized for edge devices. The new series focuses on smaller, efficient designs ranging from 800 million to 9 billion parameters, challenging the industry trend of massive centralized systems.
This strategy contrasts with many AI labs prioritizing large-scale models for cloud deployment. The Qwen 3.5 series enables local...
Qualcomm announced the Arduino Ventuno Q, a new AI-focused single-board computer designed for robotics applications.
The platform follows Qualcomm’s purchase of Arduino last year and targets developers requiring offline AI and deterministic control. The board combines high-performance processing with integrated robotics capabilities for edge deployment.
The Ventuno Q uses Qualcomm’s Dragonwing...
Shares of Chinese cloud technology firms rose after Shenzhen’s Longgang district sought public feedback on a draft policy to encourage tools using the open-source AI agent OpenClaw.
The draft policy provides subsidies of up to 2 million yuan ($288,986) for application development and encourages professional platforms to offer free deployment services. The development highlights a direct...
AI chatbots from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and xAI recommended unlicensed offshore casinos and methods to bypass UK gambling safeguards, according to an investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe. Researchers prompted five major AI tools with questions about online casinos and gambling restrictions. The systems returned lists of illegal betting sites and advice on circumventing...
Meg O’Neill is set to become the first and only female CEO of a major oil company when she takes the helm of London-based bp next month.
Her appointment highlights a persistent gender gap in corporate leadership. According to LinkedIn, women comprise 44% of the global workforce but hold less than one-third of vice-president level and above roles.
Progress toward gender parity in top management...
Meg O’Neill is set to become the first and only female CEO of a major oil company when she takes the helm of London-based bp next month.
Her appointment highlights a persistent gender gap in corporate leadership. According to LinkedIn, women comprise 44% of the global workforce but hold less than one-third of vice-president level and above roles.
Progress toward gender parity in top management...
A U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has triggered a surge of AI-generated war videos, fake satellite imagery, and manipulated visuals across social media, amassing hundreds of millions of views since February 28.
The deluge of fabricated content, produced by state media and opportunistic creators, is polluting the information environment during a consequential regional conflict. BBC...
A U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has triggered a surge of AI-generated war videos, fake satellite imagery, and manipulated visuals across social media, amassing hundreds of millions of views since February 28.
The deluge of fabricated content, produced by state media and opportunistic creators, is polluting the information environment during a consequential regional conflict. BBC...
Microsoft reports that hackers are integrating AI into every phase of operations, from reconnaissance and phishing to malware development and post-compromise activity. The company described AI as a “force multiplier” that reduces technical barriers and accelerates execution for attackers of varying skill levels.
This development signals a fundamental shift in the cyber threat landscape, where...
Microsoft reports that hackers are integrating AI into every phase of operations, from reconnaissance and phishing to malware development and post-compromise activity. The company described AI as a “force multiplier” that reduces technical barriers and accelerates execution for attackers of varying skill levels.
This development signals a fundamental shift in the cyber threat landscape, where...