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    China Weighs Letting ByteDance, Alibaba Buy New Nvidia Chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports✉newsTechnologySemiconductors25 min ago

    Chinese authorities are considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase Nvidia's newest AI chips, according to a report by The Information picked up by Reuters. The possible approval would ease restrictions on two of China's largest technology companies as they race to build computing power for artificial intelligence. The report is drawing attention because it signals a potential shift in how Beijing balances domestic chip policy against its tech sector's demand for leading-edge semiconductors.

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    Physicists Set New Record With Giant Schrödinger's Cat State●Physicists Created a Record-Breaking Schrödinger's Cat With Some of The Weirdest Atoms in Physics✉newsSciencePhysics22 min ago

    Physicists report creating a record-breaking Schrödinger's cat state using some of the strangest atoms known to physics, pushing quantum superposition to unprecedented scale. The achievement, covered by ScienceAlert, points to progress in controlling quantum states of matter. Researchers say such experiments test the limits of quantum mechanics and could inform future quantum technologies.

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    China Weighs Allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to Buy New Nvidia Chips●China weighs allowing ByteDance, Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports By Reuters✉newsTechnologySemiconductors5 h ago

    China is considering permitting ByteDance and Alibaba to purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information carried by Reuters. The potential move would ease Beijing's stance on access to advanced US semiconductors for two of its largest technology companies, with implications for the AI race and ongoing US-China tech tensions.

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    China may allow Alibaba and ByteDance to buy new Nvidia chips●China may let Alibaba, ByteDance buy new Nvidia chips, The Information reports✉newsTechnologySemiconductors25 min ago

    China may allow Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase new Nvidia chips, according to a report by The Information. The potential decision would mark a shift in Beijing's stance on access to advanced US semiconductor technology for its largest technology companies, which rely heavily on Nvidia chips for artificial intelligence development.

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    China Weighs Approving Nvidia Chip Purchases By ByteDance And Alibaba●China Weighs Allowing Purchases Of New Nvidia Chips By Bytedance, Alibaba - The Information✉newsTechnologySemiconductors4 h ago

    China is considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia's newest chips, according to a report by The Information. The deliberation comes amid ongoing US-China tensions over semiconductor exports, with Washington restricting sales of advanced Nvidia technology to Chinese companies. Any approval would signal a shift in Beijing's stance and could ease pressure on major Chinese AI firms seeking cutting-edge hardware.

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    Meta's AI agent Muse faces scrutiny over user trust▼Meta's new AI agent Muse faces an uphill battle for user trust. Critics question whether users can trust Meta with sensiMmastodonTechnologyAI228 min ago

    Meta unveiled Muse, a new AI agent, at its Connect event, but the launch has drawn criticism. Commenters question whether users can trust the company with sensitive information, given that Meta's core business model relies on selling targeted advertising. Skeptics argue trust, not technology, is the main hurdle for adoption.

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    Morgan Stanley Deal List Leaked in Email Misfire▼Morgan Stanley Investment-Bank Deal List Leaked in Email MisfireYhnBusinessMarkets1442 min ago

    Morgan Stanley is dealing with an accidental leak after an internal list of investment-bank deals was sent out in an email misfire. The incident has drawn attention on finance and technology forums, with commenters discussing how such sensitive client information could be mishandled and what the compliance and reputational fallout might be for the bank.

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    OpenAI has asked a judge to exclude newly submitted evidence from Apple in an ongoing trade secrets dispute between the two companies. The legal fight centers on claims involving confidential information, and OpenAI argues the fresh Apple material should not be considered. The case continues to draw attention as it involves two of the most prominent companies in the technology sector.

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    Walmart denies using personal data for pricing as digital shelf labels expand●Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels✉newsTechnology33 min ago

    Walmart says it is not using shoppers' personal information to set prices as it rolls out digital shelf labels in more of its US stores. The company addressed privacy concerns raised around the technology, which lets stores change prices remotely instead of with paper tags. The statement comes as retailers face growing scrutiny over personalized and surveillance-based pricing.

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    The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a data breach involving 48 companies. Authorities have not yet detailed which firms were affected or what data was compromised. The incident adds to growing concerns over cybersecurity weaknesses in the country, and officials are expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.

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    Philippine DICT investigates possible data breach at 48 firms▼DICT probes possible data breach involving 48 firms in accreditation program✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity19 h ago

    The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a possible data breach affecting 48 companies participating in a government accreditation program. Authorities have not yet confirmed the scope of the incident or what data may have been exposed. The probe comes as the Philippines faces heightened scrutiny over cybersecurity after a series of high-profile hacks of government systems in recent years.

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    AI Agents That Act on Their Own Put Businesses on Notice●AI Agents Are Changing Information Technology: Are Businesses Ready for Software That Can Act on Its Own?✉newsTechnology12 h ago

    Autonomous AI agents are emerging as a major shift in information technology, moving beyond tools that answer questions to software that can complete tasks on its own. Commentators are asking whether businesses are prepared for this change, highlighting questions of oversight, integration and workforce impact as companies weigh adopting agentic systems.

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    Google turns 28: the story behind the search engine that changed the web▼Google turns 28: the story behind the search engine that revolutionized the Internet✉newsTechnologyInternet28 min ago

    Google is marking its 28th anniversary, prompting outlets to revisit the company's origins as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin and its rise into the search engine that reshaped how people access information online. Coverage reflects on its growth into one of the world's most influential technology companies and its lasting impact on the internet.

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    Philippines DICT Probes Data Exposure Affecting 48 Firms●Philippines DICT Probes Data Exposure of 48 Firms The Philippines DICT is investigating a potential data breach involvinMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity111 h ago

    The Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a potential data breach involving roughly 410 files from 48 cybersecurity firms enrolled in its DTAP accreditation program. The exposed records reportedly include sensitive corporate information, raising questions about the security of a government program meant to vet security providers. Observers note the irony of cybersecurity firms being affected in an incident tied to a state accreditation scheme.

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    The Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology is investigating a possible data breach at the EMB. Details about the scale of the suspected breach and the data involved have not yet been released, and authorities have not said who may be responsible. The probe follows heightened concern in the country over repeated leaks of personal and government data.

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    Honda 0 Series SUV: Everything We Know So Far▼Honda 0 Series SUV: Everything We Know (Updated)✉newsLifeAutos21 h ago

    Honda is developing the 0 Series SUV, an electric model in its upcoming 0 Series lineup, and details about the vehicle have been updated. Reports outline what is known so far, including expectations for its design, technology and positioning within Honda's electric plans. Enthusiasts and industry watchers are tracking the news as Honda prepares to expand its EV range.

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    ITI Gathers Industry Leaders on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure●ITI Convenes Industry Leaders to Advance Sustainable Digital Infrastructure✉newsTechnology22 h ago

    The Information Technology Industry Council brought together industry leaders to advance sustainable digital infrastructure. The initiative focuses on making data centres and digital networks more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible as demand for digital services grows. Details on specific commitments or outcomes have not yet been released, but the convening signals growing industry attention on the environmental footprint of digital technology.

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    Doctor used AI chatbot to navigate wife's rare cancer, then invested●When his wife got sick, this doctor turned to an AI chatbot to navigate her rare cancer diagnosis. Then he invested.✉newsBusiness1 d ago

    A physician whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer used an AI chatbot to help understand her condition and treatment options. He was reportedly impressed enough by the experience that he went on to invest in the technology. The story highlights how patients and even medical professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools for complex medical information, while also raising questions about reliability of AI in healthcare.

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    Armenian Bar Association Report Backs US-Armenia Tech Cooperation▼Armenian Bar Association Releases Report Advancing U.S.–Armenia Cooperation in AI and Advanced Technology✉newsTechnology21 h ago

    The Armenian Bar Association has released a new report outlining ways to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Armenia in artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The report is expected to inform policy discussions on legal frameworks, trade and innovation ties between the two countries, though further details of its recommendations have not yet been widely reported.

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    WSM For Information Technology Plans Public Sukuk Launch▼WSM For Information Technology Intends To Launch Its Public Sukuk Offering✉newsTechnology12 h ago

    WSM For Information Technology has announced its intention to launch a public sukuk offering, meaning it will raise funds from investors through Islamic-compliant bonds. The move signals the company's push to expand its financing options beyond conventional debt, and it is likely to draw attention from regional investors tracking sukuk issuances in the technology sector.