China is rapidly advancing its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) infrastructure, aiming to enhance connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Telecom giants China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom are spearheading this initiative, with plans to deploy 5G-A networks in over 300 cities by the end of 2025. (Telecom Review) The deployment includes high-speed connectivity in subways, […]
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May 17, 2025 — Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has confirmed it was the target of a major $400 million insider hack, in a breach that compromised the personal data of approximately 84,000 users worldwide. In a statement released Friday, the company said the incident involved unauthorized access orchestrated by a malicious insider, marking one of the […]
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Bradford G. Smith, a 51-year-old Arizona resident, has become the first non-verbal ALS patient to receive a Neuralink brain implant, marking a significant milestone in neurotechnology. This implant, connected to his motor cortex, enables him to control a computer cursor and interact with AI to generate speech in his own voice, allowing him to communicate […]
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In a significant political shift, Nicuşor Dan, the pro-European Union mayor of Bucharest, has won Romania’s presidential runoff with 53.6% of the vote, defeating far-right candidate George Simion, who secured 46.4%. This victory marks a dramatic reversal from the first round, where Dan garnered only 21% of the vote. The high voter turnout of nearly […]
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Introduction In March 2023, I embarked on a mission to explore the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) within Grab. What started off as an attempt to solve a specific problem—reducing the burden on our ML Platform team’s support channels, ended up becoming something much bigger. The creation of GrabGPT, an internal ChatGPT-like tool that […]
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Washington, D.C. – May 18, 2025 — Messages of solidarity and support have poured in from across the United States and around the world following the news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has reportedly metastasized to his bones. The 82-year-old former president, who served […]
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Pan-African asset manager BluePeak Private Capital has received an $80 million joint investment commitment from a consortium of leading development finance institutions, including British International Investment (BII), FMO (the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank), Swedfund, and the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM). The capital will be directed into BluePeak’s fund focused on providing growth […]
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The complex and interconnected nature of automobile manufacturing presents significant challenges to producing a vehicle entirely within the United States. While the U.S. is home to some of the world’s largest and most advanced automotive manufacturers, the scale and breadth of global supply chains make it practically impossible to rely solely on domestic resources for […]
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Taiwan has officially approved a transformative strategic initiative to strengthen its smart robotics industry, setting a target value of $1.6 billion. The plan, which is supported by a significant $650 million in public funding, is designed to address pressing labor shortages across various sectors, with a particular focus on leveraging robotics in healthcare. As part […]
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Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has partnered with Nokia to deploy the country’s first long-haul optical network capable of delivering 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength. This next-generation infrastructure will form the backbone of Cybernet’s national network, connecting over 25 cities and providing more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity in its initial […]
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