Technology

Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
Beyond Nvidia: the search for AI's next breakthrough
by  AFP

For a few days, AI chip juggernaut Nvidia sat on the throne as the world's biggest company, but behind the its staggering success are questions on whether new entrants can stake a claim to the artificial intelligence bonanza.

Dutch app supermarket boss eyes tech boom in online delivery
Dutch app supermarket boss eyes tech boom in online delivery
by  AFP

Advances in artificial intelligence are poised to drive a "massive" boom in online grocery deliveries, according to the head of Picnic, a Dutch app-only supermarket rapidly expanding into Germany and France. But the online part will grow massively," he said.

How France's far-right is winning the TikTok battle
How France's far-right is winning the TikTok battle
by  AFP

If social media statistics were a solid predictor of voting intentions, France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella would be a shoo-in for prime minister. - 'Codes of authenticity' - Experts say it can be a fool's errand to try to link social media popularity to votes.

US bans Russia's Kaspersky antivirus software
US bans Russia's Kaspersky antivirus software
by  AFP

The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country on national security grounds, the US Commerce Department announced.

US philanthropist Melinda French Gates endorses Biden
US philanthropist Melinda French Gates endorses Biden
by  AFP

American philanthropist Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, endorsed President Joe Biden on Thursday for November's US election, arguing that he is the best candidate for women.

France tries suspects over false Brigitte Macron transgender claim
France tries suspects over false Brigitte Macron transgender claim
by  AFP

Two women went on trial on Wednesday over false claims that France's first lady Brigitte Macron was transgender, which sparked online rumour-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right. The false claim also led to more serious accusations of child abuse brought against France's first lady.

Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams
Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams
by  AFP

As travellers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com's internet safety boss says watch out for supercharged AI scams. “We've set up AI models to detect those and either block them from getting on there to begin or take it down before there's any booking," she said.