OMS Energy Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OMSE), a Singapore-based manufacturer, has achieved a major milestone by supplying and installing the critical wellhead section of Pakistan’s first smart intelligent wellhead system for MOL Pakistan, a fully owned subsidiary of MOL Group (OTC: MGYOY). The project marks OMS’s official entry into Pakistan’s opportunity-rich oil and gas sector and […] The post OMS Energy: Pakistan’s First Smart Intelligent Wellhead System appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan is witnessing a remarkable rise in digital banking users, marking a major milestone in the country’s move toward a cashless economy. Recent data shows that mobile banking app users have exceeded 96 million, while internet banking users have crossed the 17 million mark nationwide. Additionally, the number of people making instant and free digital […] The post Digital Banking Users in Pakistan Surge Past 96 Million appeared first on TechJuice .
In the modern digital economy, data has emerged as the most valuable asset for corporations across the globe. Every click, every transaction, and every customer interaction […] The post Analytics as a Service: Powering Pakistan’s Next Digital Leap appeared first on Digital Pakistan .
Pakistani IT professional Mirza Abdullah Tariq has won the Trae AI IDE: Zero Limits Hackathon through his innovative AI-powered job … Read More The post Pakistani IT Professional Wins Global Hackathon by Developing AI Job Finder Tool appeared first on ProPakistani .
vivo today announced the launch of the V60 Lite, introducing a new chapter in portrait photography especially when under travelling occasions. Positioned as the “Travel Portrait Perfect Partner,” the V60 Lite combines vivo’s three generations of AI Aura Light Portrait, advanced AI imaging, sleek craftsmanship, and powerful performance to meet the evolving needs of today’s […] The post vivo V60 Lite Launches in Pakistan with AI Portrait Tech appeared first on TechJuice .
Output includes 333 barrels per day of condensate; well connected to Tolanj Production Facility The post Pakistan Oilfields brings Razgir-1 well onstream, gas production expected to reach 25.1 mmcfd appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
realme, Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has officially launched the realme 15 Series in Pakistan, introducing the next generation of AI-powered … Read More The post Realme 15 Series Debuts in Pakistan with AI Edit Genie, Slim 7000mAh Battery, and Triple 50MP Cameras appeared first on ProPakistani .
On October 14, 2025, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that a potential slowdown in internet services across the country will commence. The slowdown is due to scheduled maintenance on one of the undersea cables. According to multiple reports from reliable sources like Dawn, The Express Tribune, and The News International, the repair work […] The post Debunking Myths About Undersea Internet Cable Repairs: Lessons from Pakistan’s PTCL Slowdown appeared first on TechJuice .
In a major milestone for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, AI fintech startup Metric Max CF-AI has signed a $12 million partnership with UAE-based Nabta Health to empower local clinics and medical staff across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The collaboration aims to merge financial intelligence with digital healthcare innovation. Founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Meenah Tariq, […] The post Pakistani AI Fintech Metric–Max CF-AI Signs $12M Deal with Nabta Health appeared first on TechJuice .
A new wave of innovation begins as the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi officially welcomes 32 startups to its Cohort 14, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. Selected from over 800 applications, these ventures span diverse sectors including Fintech, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, and Industrial Automation. NIC Karachi, one of Pakistan’s most prominent incubation hubs supported […] The post NIC Karachi Welcomes 32 Startups to Cohort 14 for Pakistan’s Innovation Growth appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistani-founded Dubizzle Group announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday. “Our IPO provides the opportunity to invest in MENA’s leading digital classifieds marketplace, pursuing accelerated growth. We are pleased to announce our intention to offer 1,249,526,391 shares, representing 30.34% of our total share capital through an Initial Public Offering on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM),” the group announced on its website. What Pakistani-founded Dubizzle Group’s recent acquisitions mean for potential UAE IPO Dubizzle Group is an online marketplace giant whose brands include the property website Bayut and the buying and selling platform dubizzle. It was founded in 2013 by Pakistani brothers Imran and Zeeshan Ali Khan, who also co-founded real estate portal Zameen.com in 2006 and currently own OLX Pakistan. Dubizzle Group and all its brands are focused solely on the MENA region. A third brother, Haider, joined the venture in 2014. According to Imran, co-founder & CEO of the group, this IPO marks “an exciting new chapter for Dubizzle Group”. “By welcoming a broader shareholder base, we are positioning the group to accelerate growth, deepen our presence in the markets where we operate, and create long-term value for our users, clients, employees, and shareholders alike,” he said. The offering represents approximately 30.34% of the company’s total issued share capital, comprising both new shares to be issued by the company and existing shares to be sold by current shareholders. The final offer price will be determined through a book building process during the subscription period. Pakistani-founded Metric secures $12m partnership with Nabta Health The subscription period will open on October 23, 2025 and is expected to close on October 29 for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) retail investors and professional investors, with pricing and allocation to professional investors expected on October 30, 2025. Admission of the shares to trading on DFM is expected to take place on or around November 6. Prosus, the company’s largest shareholder (through its subsidiary OLX B.V.), has committed to invest $100 million in the Group’s IPO. According to its website, Dubizzle Group’s H1 2025 adjusted revenue was $117 million, up 39% year-on-year, while it has 8 milion monthly active users in the same period on its group platforms.
Move is expected to generate additional annual revenue of around Rs20 billion The post UGDC becomes Pakistan’s first private company to inject gas into SNGPL’s network appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
In a major move toward sustainable transport, Lahore’s Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Dr. Athar Waheed has proposed an electric bus service linking four major Punjab cities Lahore, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, and Sheikhupura to combat rising traffic congestion, accidents, and air pollution. With Lahore struggling under severe smog and daily inflows of nearly one million vehicles, […] The post Punjab Plans Electric Bus Network Linking Four Major Cities to Ease Traffic appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan is once again grappling with widespread internet disruptions, leaving users unable to access major social platforms. Facebook and X have gone offline for many without VPN access, as multiple service providers, including PTCL, Ufone, and Zong, report outages. Users are also facing noticeably slower browsing speeds across the country. While several networks remain affected, […] The post Pakistan Faces Another Internet and Social Media Outage appeared first on TechJuice .
The Government of Punjab has launched Pakistan’s first AI-powered EcoBot to provide real-time air quality updates and increase public awareness about environmental health. According to Environment […] The post Punjab Introduces EcoBot for Real Time Air Quality Monitoring appeared first on Digital Pakistan .
Work expected to last up to 18 hours, resulting in possible service degradation or delay in international connectivity
In a major push for renewable energy, the Punjab government has launched a Rs2.94 billion project to solarize 355 public colleges across the province by 2028. The initiative, led by the Higher Education Department (HED) and the Department of Energy, aims to promote clean and cost-efficient power generation in educational institutions. According to officials, the […] The post Punjab Govt to Solarize 355 Public Colleges appeared first on TechJuice .
Vivo has refreshed its smartphone lineup in Pakistan with updated dealer and retail prices as of October 11, 2025. The new price list covers everything from premium foldables like the Vivo X Fold 5 X200 Pro to affordable Y-series models, reflecting the company’s wide strategy to cater to every user segment. The brand continues its […] The post Vivo Pakistan Reveals Updated Smartphone Prices for 2025 appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan is making a splash on the global tech map in October 2025, showcasing its innovators at back-to-back marquee events: Expand North Star in Dubai and GITEX Technology Week. These pavilions are more than exhibitions; they signal a strategic pivot to position Pakistan as a credible technology originator on the world stage. At Expand North […] The post Ten Pakistani Startups Unveil Innovation at Expand North Star 2025 appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan is showcasing its growing digital potential at GITEX 2025, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, which opened today … Read More The post Pakistan Showcases 36 Tech Firms and Startups at GITEX 2025 appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) decision regarding acquisition of 100 percent shareholding of Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. and Orion Towers (Pvt.) Ltd. by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally reached Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), as per reports. Official sources revealed that the decision was formally received on Friday to PTA which is expected […] The post After CCP’s Approval, PTCL-Telenor Merger Decision Reaches PTA appeared first on TechJuice .
Islamabad Police has introduced a new mobile app called ‘1 Info,’ designed to let citizens quickly report crimes, emergencies, or suspicious activities. Available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, the app allows users to send instant alerts with a single tap. This real-time communication enables faster police response and enhances […] The post Islamabad Police Launches App to Help You Report Crimes Instantly appeared first on TechJuice .
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed two MoUs with the objective to strengthen cooperation in sports and information technology, which represents another milestone of their long-standing friendship. […] The post Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign MoUs to Boost Cooperation in IT and Sports appeared first on Digital Pakistan .
400-meter vessel with 24,000-container capacity marks major milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector The post Pakistan receives largest-ever container ship as MSC Micol docks at Hutchison Ports terminal in Karachi appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
The energy company is reinventing itself as an electrical vehicle manufacturer, even as its legacy energy contracts struggle The post Hubco reaffirms 2026 date for BYD assembly in Pakistan appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
Mobile internet services have started to gradually restore in Islamabad and Rawalpindi after a two-day suspension that followed the announcement of a protest march by a religious group earlier this week. Mobile data connectivity has returned in several areas of the twin cities, while some localities continue to experience partial disruptions. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority […] The post Mobile Internet Services Begin Restoring in Islamabad, Rawalpindi appeared first on TechJuice .
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), in collaboration with provincial governments, has launched a digital birth and death notification system in hospitals and health centers across Pakistan. The initiative aims to make the registration process more efficient, swift, and transparent. Following directives from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, NADRA is working to strengthen Pakistan’s registration […] The post NADRA Launches Digital Birth and Death Notification System Across Pakistan appeared first on TechJuice .
Cyclon Tech and Shaanxi Water Development Group to modernise Pakistan’s aging irrigation and water management systems through digital monitoring, smart infrastructure, and flood control solutions. The post Pakistan, China partner on RMB 5 billion smart water projects to boost climate resilience appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
Prime minister emphasizes responsible use, data protection, and full implementation of national AI policy to boost digital transformation The post Shehbaz Sharif forms steering committee to drive AI integration across Pakistan’s economy appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
Pakistan has launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) advisory panel to steer its digital transformation and economic modernization. The announcement came during a high-level meeting chaired […] The post Pakistan Forms AI Panel to Guide Growth appeared first on Digital Pakistan .
Capital Smart Motors (CSM) has made waves in Pakistan’s EV sector by launching three luxury models from Zeekr the Zeekr 009, Zeekr X, and Zeekr 7X. These models highlight Pakistan’s growing shift towards premium electric mobility and showcase advanced technology designed for modern urban drivers. Zeekr, a sub-brand of Geely, is known globally for its […] The post Zeekr Luxury EVs Launch in Pakistan by Capital Smart Motors appeared first on TechJuice .
In a landmark step for innovation and higher education, the Sindh government has approved the NED Science and Technology Park Project, set to become Pakistan’s first university-based science and technology park. The facility will be built within the premises of NED University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi. The park, designed as an eco-friendly green […] The post Sindh Approves Pakistan’s First University Science & Tech Park appeared first on TechJuice .
Microsoft has introduced its first fully self-developed image generation model, marking a notable shift toward building its own AI infrastructure rather than leaning on external partners. The new system, called MAI-Image-1, has already made its debut among the top ten text-to-image models on the public testing platform LMArena. Unlike earlier creative tools that often carried traces of shared frameworks, MAI-Image-1 represents a step toward independence for Microsoft’s AI division. The company describes it as a model designed to capture the subtleties of lighting, texture, and visual realism more effectively than typical generators. It can reproduce details such as soft reflections, natural sunlight gradients, or complex environments like forest landscapes and city streets, aiming for a quality that aligns closely with real-world photography. Behind its development lies a focus on usability and diversity rather than spectacle. Microsoft’s engineers said they concentrated on curating cleaner and more representative training data, limiting the kind of repetitive, overly stylized imagery that has plagued many existing models. The evaluation process involved testing how well the system handled realistic creative tasks, including concept development for design work and content creation for digital artists. That testing extended to professionals within visual fields, whose input helped refine the system’s flexibility. MAI-Image-1’s structure allows it to produce results faster without compromising visual depth, offering an efficiency balance often difficult for larger and slower models. This speed is intended to help users cycle through multiple drafts or creative variations in less time, making it easier to transfer results into other editing tools for further refinement. While the model’s visual strength has drawn attention, Microsoft has equally emphasized its commitment to safe deployment. For the moment, MAI-Image-1 remains in public testing on LMArena, a community leaderboard where participants can generate images and provide feedback. This phase allows the company to monitor how the model performs in everyday scenarios and gather data to guide updates before a wider release. The company plans to integrate MAI-Image-1 into Copilot and Bing Image Creator, expanding its reach across Microsoft’s ecosystem of productivity and search tools. This inclusion would make photorealistic image generation available to a broad base of users directly inside products many people already use daily. Internally, the model also signals a wider ambition. Microsoft has been gradually moving toward a portfolio of in-house AI systems capable of standing alongside its partnership models. Earlier in the year, it unveiled its first two proprietary models aimed at text and multimodal understanding. MAI-Image-1 extends that trajectory into visual creation, reinforcing a long-term plan to align AI capabilities with the company’s broader software ecosystem. In essence, this release represents both a technological and strategic step: a more autonomous Microsoft AI stack designed to evolve independently while maintaining compatibility with existing tools. The model’s blend of speed, realism, and control suggests the company is not only refining how AI images are produced but also how such tools fit into the creative process itself. As testing continues, MAI-Image-1’s eventual rollout across Microsoft’s platforms will likely determine whether this internal direction can match or surpass the established players in generative imagery. For now, its top-tier ranking on LMArena indicates that Microsoft’s shift toward home-grown AI systems is beginning to find traction. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. Read next: Americans Face a Global Fraud Storm as AI Erodes Consumer Trust
Vivo has officially launched the X300 series in China, introducing two flagship models: the standard X300 and the X300 Pro. … Read More The post Vivo X300 Series Debuts With Top Tier Camera and Massive Batteries Starting $620 appeared first on ProPakistani .
Cryptocurrency markets are reeling once again as Bitcoin tumbled below $112,000, triggering fresh volatility across the board. The broader altcoin sector has been hit even harder, with losses exceeding those of Bitcoin and investor sentiment swinging from euphoria to caution in record time. What Sparked the Selloff? The shock came on October 10 when former […] The post Crypto Market Faces Renewed Volatility as Bitcoin Dips Below $112K appeared first on TechJuice .
Google on Tuesday said it would invest $15 billion in India over the next five years as it announced a giant data centre and artificial intelligence base in the country’s south. “It is the largest AI hub that we are investing in anywhere outside of the US,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, at a ceremony in New Delhi. He announced “capital investment of $15bn” over the five years and a “gigawatt-scale AI hub in Visakhapatnam”, a city in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Google has plans for the centre to eventually “scale to multiple gigawatts”, Kurian added. Demand for AI tools and solutions has surged in India — projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year’s end — driven by growing adoption by businesses and individuals. India’s Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, thanked Google for the investment. “This digital infrastructure will go a long way in meeting the goals of our India AI vision,” he said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a “very happy day”. Andhra Pradesh state Technology Minister Nara Lokesh said the deal was a “game-changing investment” that came after “a year of intense discussions and relentless effort”. “It is a massive leap for our state’s digital future, innovation, and global standing,” Lokesh wrote on X. “This is just the beginning.” This month, US startup Anthropic said it plans to open an office in India next year, with its chief executive, Dario Amodei, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi, in a post on X, told Amodei that “India’s vibrant tech ecosystem and talented youth are driving AI innovation”, adding that he wanted to “harness AI for growth”. Anthropic’s move follows a flurry of announcements by other top AI firms looking to court Indian users. OpenAI has said it will open an India office later this year, with its chief, Sam Altman, noting that ChatGPT usage in the country had grown fourfold over the past year. AI firm Perplexity also announced a major partnership in July with Indian telecom giant Airtel, offering the company’s 360m customers a free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription.
Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly earnings on Tuesday and played down the impact of U.S. tariffs. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) excluding restructuring charges were 15.4 billion Swedish crowns ($1.62 billion) in the quarter ended in September. That was 9.2% higher than the 14.1 billion crowns forecast in an Infront consensus poll of analysts provided by the company. Cost savings and a dominant position in North America have helped Ericsson stay ahead of Nordic rival Nokia in the 5G race, but revenue weakness and tariffs have overshadowed its outlook. The Swedish group has outperformed rivals in winning U.S. contracts, mainly a $14 billion deal with AT&T, making it the world’s second-biggest vendor in the radio access network market after Huawei, according to estimates from research firm Dell’Oro. “No company is immune to tariffs. So we will see what happens there and what decisions are coming. But what we see so far is not more impact going forward,” Ericsson’s finance chief Lars Sandström said in a Reuters interview. Third-quarter net sales were 9% down from a year ago at 56.2 billion crowns but came in above the analysts’ expectation of 55.7 billion. However, sales in Americas slowed down by 8% from 2024, as previous deliveries and network investments by large customers contributed to a strong quarter in the same period last year. In August, Ericsson completed the sale of its Iconectiv business, resulting in a one-off profit gain of about 7.6 billion Swedish crowns. The company said this divestment will offer scope for higher dividends and or a share buyback program. Alongside its earnings, the Swedish company Ericsson announced a five-year partnership with Vodafone to modernize the operator’s programmable networks. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
The budget smartphone market in Pakistan continues to heat up, and TECNO is clearly stepping up its game. The newly … Read More The post TECNO Spark 40C: A Strong Contender in the Budget Smartphone Segment appeared first on ProPakistani .
Zeta Technologies, through a strategic partnership with iVolve Technologies, is launching Zeta CloudHub to offer 360 degree cloud computing solutions … Read More The post Zeta Technologies & iVolve Technologies Launching Zeta CloudHub (Freedom-as-a-Service) appeared first on ProPakistani .
Prize showcases work on factors that underpin economic growth; Winners are professors at U.S., French and British universities The post Trio win Nobel economics prize for work on innovation, growth and ‘creative destruction’ appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
China’s No. 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks to grow sales on the continent. A BYD assembly plant, joining two other planned factories in Hungary and Turkey, would be a significant boost for the carmaker that competes with Tesla, and would also bolster Spain’s aim of becoming a major hub for electric vehicle production. One of the sources said Spain is favoured by BYD because of its relatively low manufacturing costs and clean energy network. While it is known that BYD has been looking for a third plant to serve the European market, Spain’s emergence as a frontrunner has been previously unreported. Any decision needs sign-off in China BYD country manager for Spain and Portugal Alberto De Aza told Reuters last month that Spain would be an ideal location for further expansion of BYD’s European manufacturing footprint because of its industrial infrastructure and cheap electricity. A third source cautioned that the company has not communicated any final decision and was still considering other countries besides Spain. A final decision on the plant, which should come before the end of the year, will need to be approved by Chinese regulators. Reuters reported in March that BYD has looked at other countries including Germany, though that has been debated internally because of high labour and energy costs. Both Spain’s Industry Ministry and BYD declined to comment. BYD Aims to make all cars for Europe in three year BYD’s sales in Europe jumped 280% in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2024 after the automaker began selling plug-in hybrids as well as fully electric cars. Reuters reported in April that BYD had overhauled its European operations to boost sales by hiring more managers and adding dealerships. Diplomatic and business ties between Spain and China have warmed considerably in recent years. Last year, Spain abstained on a European Union vote on tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. China’s government privately told automakers to halt investments in European countries that supported those tariffs, Reuters reported last year. Germany voted against the tariffs. Spain, Europe’s second-largest car-producing nation, has attracted major investments including from Germany’s Volkswagen and China’s Chery and CATL since it announced a 5 billion euro ($5.8 billion) plan in 2020 to attract EV and battery manufacturing using EU pandemic relief funds. BYD aims to produce all EVs for sale in Europe locally within three years, which would help it avoid EU tariffs. Its planned factory in Hungary is currently under construction, though sources told Reuters in July that BYD has pushed back its timeline for mass production at the plant until next year. Its Turkish plant is due to open in 2026.
Bandai Namco has officially revealed “Miary Zo” as the final DLC character for Tekken 8 Season 2. She will be available for all players on December 4, 2025, while Season 2 “Character Pass” and “Character & Stage Pass” owners can access her earlier on December 2. Along with Miary Zo, a new stage called “Baobab […] The post Miary Zo Joins Tekken 8 Roster: Fans Concerned Over Balancing appeared first on TechJuice .
Investors shifting flows to bitcoin from altcoins, analysts say The post After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
Kristalina Georgieva warns that developing nations risk being left behind in the global AI race as advanced economies, led by the U.S. and China, dominate technological progress The post IMF’s Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
ISLAMABAD: Garaj, the leading cloud services and cybersecurity solution of Jazz, has successfully achieved compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 4.0.1, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to security, compliance, and customer trust. The certification follows a comprehensive audit and assessment conducted by Risk Associates, Pakistan’s foremost PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Company. The achievement of PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance underscores Garaj’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive payment data and maintaining a secure, resilient cloud infrastructure for its customers. The accomplishment further strengthens Garaj’s position as a trusted Cloud Service Provider (CSP), enabling organizations, particularly in the financial and fintech sectors, to confidently host payment solutions and manage sensitive data within Garaj’s secure infrastructure. The certification not only enhances client assurance but also helps enterprises reduce compliance complexity, accelerate innovation, and advance their digital transformation journeys. “Security and trust are the foundation of everything we build at Garaj,” said Beenish Wajih, Chief Technology Officer, Jazz Business. “Achieving PCI DSS v4.0.1 reflects our dedication to building a resilient, secure, and future-ready digital ecosystem." Congratulating the Garaj team on this achievement, Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates, said: “Garaj’s attainment of PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance reflects its strong commitment to global security standards and customer data protection. Such milestones play a pivotal role in advancing Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape and fostering trust across the digital economy.” The official certificate of compliance was presented in Islamabad to Ms. Beenish Wajih by Kashif Hassan, Managing Director of Risk Associates, and Hashim Mufti, PCI QSA at Risk Associates. This achievement reaffirms Garaj’s leadership in secure digital transformation, setting a benchmark for data protection and trust within Pakistan’s rapidly evolving digital economy. As businesses continue to embrace digital-first operations, Garaj remains steadfast in its mission to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions that drive progress and resilience for enterprises nationwide. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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New research shows that Americans are navigating more scams than anyone else in the world, reflecting a broader global shift toward what experts are calling a “trust nothing” era. The Ping Identity 2025 Consumer Survey , based on responses from more than 10,000 people across 11 countries, reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fraud landscape and undermining confidence in digital security. America Leads the World in Scam Exposure The survey found that the average American encounters roughly 100 scam attempts every month... far higher than the global average. Each week, people in the United States receive about nine scam calls, nine fraudulent emails, and seven suspicious texts. That pace leaves Americans dealing with about 25 scam contacts per week. By comparison, the United Kingdom averages 84 scam attempts per month, while Australians handle around 52. Singapore reports the lowest levels, with only 40. These figures suggest the United States now sits at the epicenter of global fraud activity, with both human deception and AI-generated manipulation increasing the risk. Spam inboxes illustrate how bad the problem has become. Americans and Brits each have more than 350 unread messages flagged as spam, while Indonesians have fewer than 160. The Daily Flood of Fraud Scam messages arrive through almost every channel imaginable — phone calls, emails, texts, and social media platforms. People around the world now receive an average of five spam messages per week on their social media accounts, adding yet another layer to the problem. When scam messages appear, most people act quickly: 53 percent delete them immediately, and 52 percent block the sender. However, a significant minority in India and the United Arab Emirates prefer to verify the sender’s address before taking any action, showing different regional habits in dealing with fraud. Despite widespread caution, phone calls remain a key weak spot. Nearly half of Indians (46 percent) and more than a third of Brits (35 percent) admit they sometimes answer calls marked “potential spam.” In the U.S., 31 percent still do, despite knowing the risks. Confidence Is Collapsing The research paints a worrying picture of declining public confidence. Only 23 percent of global respondents said they feel very confident in recognizing a scam. Among Americans, that number aligns closely with the global average. Trust in institutions and brands is also in decline. Just 17 percent of respondents worldwide said they fully trust organizations that manage their identity data. More than a quarter said they have little or no trust at all. Only 14 percent trust large global enterprises, while 20 percent favor regional or local brands. France reported the lowest levels of trust, with just 8 percent of respondents expressing full confidence in data-handling organizations. The United Arab Emirates stood out as the most trusting country, with 37 percent saying they have full confidence in those who manage their identity data. AI Intensifies Fraud and Fear Artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the types of scams people face but also how they perceive digital safety. According to the survey, 68 percent of respondents now use AI in their daily lives (a sharp increase from 41 percent the previous year) and this familiarity has brought new anxieties. About three-quarters of respondents said they are more concerned about their personal data than they were five years ago. Among their top fears are AI-driven phishing, voice cloning, and deepfake impersonations. Thirty-nine percent listed AI-generated phishing as the most concerning emerging fraud type. Fake apps that imitate legitimate services followed closely at 38 percent. Deepfake video and audio attacks ranked third at 32 percent, while voice cloning scams came in at 31 percent. Nearly 30 percent cited synthetic identity fraud... where criminals combine real and fake data to create entirely new identities. Different Fears in Different Places The survey shows striking differences across countries. Australians expressed the greatest worry over how companies use and store personal data with AI systems, with 34 percent citing transparency concerns. In Singapore, nearly four in ten respondents were most afraid of deepfake impersonations and AI-generated voice cloning. Swedes, in contrast, were among the least concerned about AI impersonation, with just 14 percent mentioning it. Also read: Sensitive Data Is Slipping Into AI Prompts, And Few Workers Realize the Risk Across all regions, financial fraud remains the top fear at 46 percent, followed by personal data breaches at 25 percent. A quarter of respondents said storing passwords or payment details on social platforms made them feel especially vulnerable. Password Fatigue and the Rise of Passkeys Weak password habits continue to drive much of the risk. The average respondent uses 12 passwords for work and 17 for personal accounts, spreading their security thin. Forgetting or misplacing passwords (38 percent) happens more often than using multi-factor authentication (30 percent). The study points to passkeys and biometric authentication as safer options. About 34 percent said fingerprint or facial recognition would make them feel more secure, while 33 percent favored multi-factor authentication. In Indonesia, preference for passkeys reached 44 percent, second only to biometric methods, which topped 60 percent. A Reluctance to Stay Online As digital risks rise, many people are willing to give up parts of their online lives to protect themselves. Globally, 40 percent said they would leave social media altogether rather than risk identity theft. One in three would stop online shopping, and more than a quarter would quit online banking. In Australia, 26 percent said they would abandon streaming services to stay safe. Meanwhile, 22 percent of Germans would stop using travel planning apps, while 36 percent of Dutch respondents said they would give up nothing — reflecting lower overall anxiety levels in the Netherlands. The Demand for Regulation Three-quarters of respondents said they believe governments should regulate AI to protect personal identity data. Support for regulation is strongest in Indonesia (74 percent) and lowest in Sweden (31 percent). Yet fewer than half of people worldwide believe they are sufficiently informed or protected by government or online safety organizations. This gap between public expectation and institutional response underscores how much uncertainty surrounds AI and digital identity. Even as people expect stronger protections, they remain skeptical about whether governments or corporations can provide them. Toward a Fragile Future of Trust Behind the statistics lies a clear global mood: anxiety, exhaustion, and distrust. Consumers are navigating an online world that feels increasingly unsafe, with AI transforming not only how scams are created but how believable they appear. Yet the research also shows signs of resilience. While full trust is rare, 61 percent of respondents said they have at least some level of trust in organizations managing their data... a sign that improvement is possible. Biometric logins, passkeys, and transparent data policies could help rebuild this fragile confidence. For Americans, however, the path forward looks steep. Facing nearly twice as many scams as people in most other countries, they are living at the forefront of the global fraud problem. With AI accelerating deception and trust in free fall, the question now is not just how to stop the scams... but how to restore faith in the digital world itself. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. 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Oppo Reno15 is on the horizon as Oppo prepares to refresh its popular Reno lineup, arriving just months after the Reno14 series debuted in May. With Oppo’s consistent twice-a-year release pattern, the next-generation Reno15 family is now approaching its official launch. Reports suggest Oppo will introduce three models this time: the Reno15, Reno15 Pro, and […] The post Oppo Reno15 Pro Max Specifications Surface Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a high-priority alert for all organizations using Cisco ASA 5500-X Series and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices. The agency has warned that multiple critical vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain lasting access to corporate networks if not patched immediately. The […] The post National CERT Alerts on Severe Cisco ASA Firewall Vulnerabilities Allowing Remote Code Execution appeared first on TechJuice .
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI announced on Monday a partnership with chipmaker Broadcom to design and build specialized computer processors for artificial intelligence applications. The collaboration is part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in the generative AI market, which began with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. In recent weeks, under CEO […] The post OpenAI partners with Broadcom to develop custom AI processors appeared first on Profit by Pakistan Today .
Baseus has unveiled the EnerGeek GX11 4G MiFi Power Bank, the world’s first device to combine a 20,000 mAh power … Read More The post Baseus Unveils World’s First Power Bank That Also Provides 4G appeared first on ProPakistani .
Altcoins are riding a volatile rebound after last week’s brutal sell-off, with several tokens surging harder than Bitcoin (BTC-PKR) as markets stabilize. The collapse that wiped out over $16-19 billion in leveraged crypto positions hit altcoins particularly hard, but some have already clawed back losses. Ethereum (ETH) is one of the strongest performers in the […] The post Altcoins Bounce Back as Broad Crypto Market Stabilizes Post U.S.-China Uncertainty appeared first on TechJuice .
Pakistan’s Tapmad expands to Bangladesh through a major partnership with Grameenphone. Tapmad is Pakistan’s homegrown Over-the-Top (OTT) platform, which has officially launched its services in Bangladesh. This development marks a major step in Tapmad’s regional expansion. The company has partnered with Grameenphone, one of Bangladesh’s leading telecom operators, to deliver live sports streaming to millions […] The post Tapmad Expands to Bangladesh: Partnership with Grameenphone appeared first on TechJuice .
MediaTek’s newly launched Dimensity 9500 chipset could shake up the Android flagship phone market with an aggressive price tag of … Read More The post Android Flagship Prices Could Be Slashed in 2025 Thanks to This Chip appeared first on ProPakistani .
In a further sign of unabated investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence sector, Reflection AI, a startup specializing in AI infrastructure, has raised a colossal $2 billion in a new funding round. The investment, backed by strategic investor NVIDIA, elevates Reflection AI’s valuation to $8 billion, a significant jump from its $545 million valuation just […] The post NVIDIA-Backed Reflection AI Raises $2B, Valuation Jumps to $8B appeared first on TechJuice .
Google’s new Tensor G5 chip, built for its latest Pixel 10 phones, is facing criticism from early testers and analysts … Read More The post Google’s New Tensor G5 Chip for Pixel Phones Has a Major Problem – Here’s Why appeared first on ProPakistani .
The artificial intelligence landscape continues to shift as specialized platforms forge critical infrastructure partnerships to deliver enterprise-ready solutions. A significant development emerged when Hebbia, a leading AI platform for finance, announced the integration of GPT-5, available through Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, into its flagship platform. This collaboration between Hebbia and Microsoft Azure represents more than a technical partnership... it signals a fundamental transformation in how financial institutions process complex information and make strategic decisions. Breaking Down the Partnership Architecture The technical foundation of this collaboration centers on GPT-5's advanced reasoning capabilities combined with Hebbia's intuitive AI interface, creating a system that fundamentally changes how financial professionals interact with vast document repositories. By leveraging Microsoft's secure Azure infrastructure and Hebbia's intuitive AI interface, the platform eliminates time-consuming document review, enabling finance teams to supercharge their workflows with enterprise-grade reliability and security. Danny Wheller, VP of Business and Strategy at Hebbia, articulated the partnership's strategic value: " Integrating Microsoft Azure AI Foundry into Hebbia is about more than speed — it's about giving financial professionals a new edge in generating alpha. By cutting through noise to surface the numbers and drivers that truly matter, teams can build and test investment cases in hours instead of days, with every step traceable, secure, and grounded in real market data." The partnership leverages GPT-5 in Azure AI Foundry, which pairs frontier reasoning with high-performance generation and cost efficiency, delivered on Microsoft Azure's enterprise-grade platform. This combination enables organizations to transition confidently from pilot programs to full-scale production deployments, addressing a critical need in the financial services sector for scalable AI solutions. Strategic Benefits for Financial Services The partnership delivers concrete advantages across multiple dimensions of financial operations. With advanced AI embedded in Hebbia's Matrix platform, professionals can uncover critical insights they'd otherwise miss and accelerate high-value tasks — from due diligence and market intelligence to deal sourcing, contract analysis, and regulatory compliance. Zia Mansoor, CVP of Cloud & AI Platforms at Microsoft, emphasized the transformative potential: "Combining Microsoft Azure AI Foundry with Hebbia's platform exemplifies how generative AI is reshaping the future of financial services. By joining together secure, scalable infrastructure and cutting-edge AI, we're helping financial institutions move beyond manual analysis and toward more strategic, insight-driven decision-making." The platform's capabilities extend beyond simple document processing. With GPT-5's advanced reasoning in Hebbia, they can pinpoint critical figures across thousands of documents and structure complex financial analysis with speed and accuracy. This precision enables financial teams to tackle increasingly sophisticated analytical challenges while maintaining the transparency and auditability required in regulated environments. The Power of Strategic Technology Partnerships This collaboration exemplifies broader trends in the AI ecosystem where companies are using AI, both generative and analytical, as a catalyst for new ways to work together. The partnership model has become increasingly critical as AI development requires substantial infrastructure, diverse data sets, and specialized expertise that few organizations can develop independently. Recent industry analysis highlights how "These partnerships will provide them with diverse data sets that will help them to train their AI models better and generate more accurate outputs", according to Sameer Patil, director of the Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology at Observer Research Foundation. This collaborative approach accelerates innovation while distributing development costs and risks across multiple stakeholders. The financial services industry particularly benefits from such partnerships, as AI agents are partly autonomous; they require a human-led management model. By combining Microsoft's infrastructure expertise with Hebbia's domain-specific knowledge , the partnership creates solutions that balance automation with human oversight—a critical requirement in financial decision-making. Understanding the AI Platform's Capabilities and Growth Founded in 2020 by George Sivulka, Hebbia has raised $130 million in Series B funding at a roughly $700 million valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and Peter Thiel. The company's rapid ascent reflects the pressing need for sophisticated AI tools in financial services. The platform's Matrix product represents a significant advancement in financial AI applications. Users can upload documents or integrate with data sources to instantly structure, analyze, and surface insights, enabling rapid, citation-backed research, deal sourcing, diligence, memo drafting, portfolio monitoring, credit underwriting, credit agreement analysis, and risk assessment. Customer adoption has been remarkable, with Hebbia powering AI-driven decisions for BlackRock, KKR, Carlyle, and 40% of the largest asset managers by AUM. The platform currently helps manage over $15 trillion in assets globally, demonstrating its critical role in modern financial infrastructure. Expanding Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisitions The company's growth strategy extends beyond partnerships to strategic acquisitions. In June 2025, Hebbia announced its acquisition of FlashDocs , a leader in generative AI slide deck creation. This acquisition addresses what CEO George Sivulka described as a "last-mile problem" in financial workflows. The acquisition expands Hebbia's platform beyond information retrieval and agentic workflows into content generation, with FlashDocs currently automating 10,000+ slides per day for leading AI and enterprise companies. Adam Khakhar, CTO and co-founder of FlashDocs, explained the strategic value: "Now Hebbia is not just surfacing insights but generating the final outputs that matter most in finance: investment memos, board decks, diligence summaries." Financial Performance and Market Position The company's financial trajectory has been exceptional. Over the last 18 months, we grew revenue 15X, quintupled headcount, and drove over 2% of OpenAI's daily volume, according to founder George Sivulka. Hebbia had ARR of $13 million, and the company was profitable at the time of its Series B funding, demonstrating sustainable business fundamentals alongside rapid growth. The platform serves a diverse client base, including KKR, MetLife, and the U.S. Air Force, extending beyond traditional financial institutions to government and military applications. This diversity reflects the platform's versatility in handling complex document analysis across various domains. Future Implications for Financial Technology The Microsoft Azure AI Foundry partnership positions Hebbia at the forefront of a fundamental shift in financial services technology. As AI stands out from these inventions because it offers more than access to information. It can summarize, code, reason, engage in a dialogue, and make choices; the technology promises to democratize sophisticated financial analysis capabilities. Looking ahead, the partnership of GPT-5 through Azure AI Foundry represents just the beginning. As developers need an end-to-end platform that seamlessly connects code, collaboration, and cloud, partnerships like this one establish the foundation for next-generation financial applications that combine human expertise with AI capabilities. Navigating the Competitive Landscape The financial AI sector has become increasingly competitive, with multiple players vying for market share. However, Hebbia's approach of combining deep financial domain expertise with cutting-edge infrastructure partnerships creates significant competitive advantages. The platform's ability to handle dense files and respond to users' inquiries concisely and accurately, precisely in the way that is needed, differentiates it from more generic AI solutions. Industry observers note that customers are redefining how they work through the platform, using Hebbia to gain insights that were never before possible. During the SVB crisis, for instance, asset managers instantly mapped exposure to regional banks across millions of documents, demonstrating the platform's value in time-critical scenarios. Shaping the Future of Financial Analysis The strategic partnership between Hebbia and Microsoft Azure AI Foundry represents more than a technical partnership—it exemplifies how specialized AI companies can leverage infrastructure partnerships to deliver transformative solutions. By combining domain expertise with enterprise-grade infrastructure, the collaboration enables financial institutions to navigate increasingly complex markets with unprecedented speed and accuracy. As the financial services industry continues its digital transformation, partnerships that balance innovation with security, scalability with specialization, will determine which solutions ultimately succeed. This collaboration demonstrates how strategic alliances can accelerate the deployment of AI technologies while maintaining the rigorous standards required in financial services, setting a blueprint for future industry partnerships.
EA has rolled out the first major update for Battlefield 6, and it’s already making waves. The Day One Patch (v1.0.1.0), released on October 9, 2025, targets a movement exploit that gave players an unrealistic mobility boost during fights. The fix comes after strong community feedback during the open beta. Many players felt that the […] The post Battlefield 6 Day One Patch Fixes Major Movement Exploit appeared first on TechJuice .
Fans of the Avatar series will soon get to see Aang and Korra battle it out in Avatar Legends: The … Read More The post Avatar is Finally Getting a Proper Fighting Game Inspired by Street Fighter appeared first on ProPakistani .
Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, marking the end of an era that began nearly a decade ago. After the deadline, millions of PCs running Windows 10 will continue to operate, but without crucial security updates, they’ll face increasing exposure to online threats. The company is encouraging […] The post Windows 10 Reaches End of Support—Here’s How to Keep It Running Securely for Free appeared first on TechJuice .
Microsoft is rolling out a major update to Copilot on Windows, introducing two significant features: account connectors and document generation … Read More The post Windows Copilot Just Got These 2 Major Upgrades for Free appeared first on ProPakistani .
Researchers have unveiled a novel method that uses a battery’s internal stored energy to drive the recycling process, enabling recovery of over 93% of lithium and 95% of transition metals from spent lithium-ion cells. How the Self-Powered Recycling Works Instead of relying on external furnaces or harsh chemicals, the technique triggers a controlled thermal runaway […] The post Scientists Harness Batteries’ Own Energy to Recover 95% of Key Metals appeared first on TechJuice .
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, is already making headlines months ahead of its expected early 2026 launch. Recent leaks and certifications are fueling excitement, especially around its next-generation connectivity features. According to new reports from China, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has received regulatory approval for direct satellite communication. The certification confirms support for […] The post Xiaomi 17 Ultra Moves Closer to Launch with Direct Satellite Connection appeared first on TechJuice .
Fortnite just brought a wave of nostalgia to the island. The Scooby Gang Run emote is finally here, and it’s easily one of the most fun additions of Fortnitemares 2025. Epic Games teamed up with the classic Scooby Doo franchise to deliver a crossover that blends spooky vibes with cartoon charm. The emote arrived in […] The post Fortnite Scooby Gang Run Emote Drops with Fortnitemares 2025 appeared first on TechJuice .
A new study by Buffer has uncovered a surprising trend on TikTok. Posting more frequently can actually boost the reach of each individual video rather than dilute it. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about algorithm fatigue and content oversaturation on short-form platforms. Buffer’s analysis of thousands of creator accounts revealed that users who post daily […] The post Report Suggests TikTok Post Frequency is Directly Related to Organic Traffic Boost appeared first on TechJuice .
People are more likely to fall for phishing scams when their attention is split across several tasks. New research led by Milena Head at McMaster University shows that distraction, not ignorance, often causes these errors. The study , published in the European Journal of Information Systems , looked at how mental workload affects people’s ability to judge whether an email is legitimate. Participants who had to remember longer sets of numbers were less accurate in spotting phishing attempts. Those under heavier mental load were also less confident in their decisions. Researchers say phishing detection is a thinking task, not an automatic reaction. When the mind is busy, the mental reminder to “check this message carefully” often fades before a person can decide what to trust. Mental Load Reduces Accuracy The experiments involved more than 900 participants who reviewed both real and fraudulent emails. Each person performed a memory task before judging the messages. When the task was simple, detection accuracy was higher. When it was harder, accuracy dropped. Data from the first experiment showed that high memory load had a measurable negative effect on detection accuracy (β = −.124, p = .049) and decision quality (β = −.066, p = .008). This pattern confirmed what many workplaces see in practice: multitasking reduces focus and leads to quick, sometimes wrong, decisions. People who were confident in their cybersecurity skills did not necessarily perform better. Some overestimated their ability and became less cautious. Messages that looked familiar also reduced attention, especially when participants were juggling other tasks. The researchers observed that mental effort from one activity can spill into another, making it harder to focus. “When cognitive demands are high, users may never retrieve the goal of phishing detection at all,” the study explains. Simple Cues Help Refocus the Mind The second experiment tested whether a short reminder could offset this problem. After reading a short memo, half of the participants saw a quick message reminding them to watch for phishing before they checked their inbox. That short prompt improved accuracy and decision quality (β = .230, p < .001). It acted as a mental cue, helping people recall their security goal at the right moment. The negative effect of memory load was weaker when reminders appeared, which suggests that a well-timed message can restore focus even under pressure. These reminders worked best for emails framed around rewards or refunds, known as “gain-framed” messages. Such messages often escape suspicion because they appear positive. Loss-framed messages, like account warnings, already triggered more caution and showed smaller improvement. Gender differences also appeared. Male participants showed a larger boost from reminders, though the researchers said this pattern needs more investigation. What the Findings Mean for Training The research challenges how most organizations train people to detect phishing. Many awareness sessions happen in quiet settings, far from the fast-paced reality of everyday work. The study suggests that detection exercises should include distractions to reflect real conditions. Practical systems could also help. A context-aware tool might track when a user is switching tasks or typing rapidly, then deliver a subtle alert before they open new emails. Training programs could schedule phishing simulations during peak work hours to capture how attention works under stress. The study’s data show that even small reminders can make a measurable difference. They don’t need to interrupt work or appear constantly. Timing is more important than volume. With billions of phishing emails circulating every day, small improvements in detection can have a broad effect. As the researchers conclude, mental overload, not lack of awareness, is often the cause of these mistakes. Understanding how attention works under strain may help organizations protect employees at the moments they are most likely to slip. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. Image: DIW-Aigen. Read next: • The AI Boss Effect: How ChatGPT Is Quietly Replacing Workplace Guidance • People Struggle to Tell AI from Doctors, and Often Trust It More
Apple appears to be gearing up for another major product launch this week, with its new M5 chip expected to take center stage. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is preparing to unveil its October lineup, featuring upgraded versions of the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro, all powered by the latest Apple […] The post Apple Gears Up for October Launch Featuring New M5 Chip Devices appeared first on TechJuice .
Apple is reportedly working on a stunning AirPods upgrade that could bring built-in cameras, on-device AI, and a new H3 chipset to its popular earbuds. If these plans materialize, the next generation of AirPods could shift from being mere audio accessories to advanced wearable sensors that fit seamlessly into Apple’s spatial computing vision. Apple AirPods […] The post Apple’s Next AirPods Could Get Built-in Cameras, AI & a Supercharged H3 Chip appeared first on TechJuice .
Microsoft is facing mounting criticism after reports surfaced that its official upgrade pathway from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has been broken or severely disrupted for many users. The upgrade tool now frequently fails compatibility checks, throws generic errors, or outright refuses to proceed even on machines that clearly meet Microsoft’s system requirements. Users on […] The post Microsoft’s Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade Tool Reportedly Broken, Frustrating Users appeared first on TechJuice .
A dangerous new malware strain, dubbed ChaosBot, is raising alarms in the cybersecurity community for its use of novel techniques, including leveraging Discord channels for command and control (C2). Written in the Rust programming language, ChaosBot is a stealthy backdoor that allows attackers to issue remote instructions to compromised systems, according to research by eSentire’s […] The post New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Hijack PCs appeared first on TechJuice .
Intel has released new information about its upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 processors, codenamed Panther Lake, as part of its … Read More The post Intel’s New 2nm ‘Panther Lake’ Processors to be “Most Advanced Chips Made by the US” appeared first on ProPakistani .
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Bitcoin price is showing signs of recovery, rebounding to around $112,000 after slipping below $110,000 amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is stabilizing after a volatile weekend that saw traders react sharply to escalating tariff announcements. Earlier today, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed new measures on Truth Social, declaring […] The post Bitcoin Regains Strength at $112,000 Following Trade War Jitters appeared first on TechJuice .
Apple has officially discontinued its Clips app, removing it from the App Store and announcing that it will no longer receive updates. The company confirmed the decision through a support page on its website, stating that as of October 10, new users can no longer download the Clips app. However, existing users can continue using […] The post Apple Officially Discontinues Clips App After Seven Years appeared first on TechJuice .
An Australian airline data breach has exposed the personal information of 5.7 million Qantas customers after hackers targeted a third-party software system earlier this year. The stolen data has now been leaked online as part of a global cyberattack affecting multiple major firms. According to reports, Disney, Google, Ikea, Toyota, McDonald’s, Air France, and KLM […] The post Australian Airline Data Breach Exposes 5.7m Customer Records appeared first on TechJuice .
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled a planned Assassin’s Creed game set during and after the American Civil War, with sources citing fears of political controversy as the main reason behind the decision. According to reports, the canceled Assassin’s Creed project was in early development and internally regarded as one of the franchise’s most ambitious titles before […] The post Ubisoft Drops Assassin’s Creed Game Set in American Civil War appeared first on TechJuice .
Study finds that even flawed AI medical answers can seem as convincing as real physicians’ advice. Growing reliance on machine advice A new paper in NEJM AI reveals that people often place too much confidence in medical responses written by artificial intelligence systems, even when the information is inaccurate. Researchers from MIT, Stanford, and IBM found that participants were largely unable to distinguish between advice generated by a large language model and that written by licensed physicians. More surprisingly, they tended to rate AI answers as more trustworthy and complete than those coming from doctors. The findings reflect how rapidly generative AI has entered the healthcare space. Hospitals and software providers are already experimenting with automated assistants to manage patient queries and medical documentation. Yet the same systems that impress with fluency can also produce confident but incorrect answers, leaving ordinary users uncertain about when to trust them. How the research was conducted The study team collected 150 anonymized medical questions and responses from HealthTap, an online platform where real physicians answer public inquiries. The questions represented six major areas of medicine, ranging from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and wellness. Using the GPT-3 model, the researchers produced parallel AI responses for each question. Four independent physicians reviewed these AI outputs to judge their accuracy, classifying them as either high or low quality. From this evaluation, the researchers created a balanced dataset containing 30 responses from doctors, 30 high-accuracy AI replies, and 30 low-accuracy ones. This dataset formed the basis of three controlled online experiments involving 300 adult participants. What participants experienced In the first experiment, each volunteer viewed a random mix of doctor and AI responses to ten medical questions. They were asked to guess the source and to rate how well they understood both the question and the answer. On average, participants identified the correct author only about half the time, roughly equivalent to chance. When a second group evaluated the same material without being told where the responses came from, they judged the AI-generated ones to be clearer and more persuasive. High-accuracy AI replies received the highest marks for validity, trustworthiness, and completeness. Even low-accuracy AI answers, which contained factual mistakes, were rated almost the same as physicians’ responses. The third experiment tested whether labeling affected opinions. Participants were told that each answer came from one of three possible sources: a doctor, an AI, or a doctor assisted by AI. Interestingly, the label “doctor” raised the perceived reliability of high-accuracy AI answers but did not improve trust in the low-accuracy ones. That suggests people are influenced by both the perceived authority of the source and the confidence of the language, regardless of factual precision. Expert evaluations mirror public bias To explore whether professionals share similar biases, the researchers also asked additional physicians to evaluate the same dataset in two conditions: one where they knew whether the text was AI- or doctor-written, and one where that information was hidden. When the source labels were removed, experts rated AI and doctor responses almost equally across all metrics. But when the labels were visible, they judged the AI responses as less accurate and complete. The difference revealed an unconscious bias even among professionals once they were aware of the authorship. Why trust can be risky The research highlights a growing dilemma in digital healthcare. While language models can generate clear and empathetic text, their occasional errors can still carry serious consequences. The study found that participants who trusted low-accuracy AI advice showed a high likelihood of following it, including when it could cause harm or lead to unnecessary medical visits. Because AI phrasing tends to sound confident and neatly structured, readers may interpret fluency as expertise. That combination (convincing tone paired with possible inaccuracy) creates an illusion of reliability. For patients searching for answers online, this illusion could translate into false reassurance or misguided self-treatment. Broader implications for AI in medicine The research team used GPT-3, an earlier model, to avoid any bias from the latest systems. Yet the conclusions apply to newer models as well, since even advanced versions can produce confident errors. The authors argue that as health institutions adopt AI-powered chat tools, transparency and human oversight must remain central. The paper notes that these findings should not discourage the use of AI in healthcare but rather define how it should be applied. When supervised by professionals, language models can help reduce administrative workloads, support diagnosis, and improve access to reliable information. Without that oversight, however, users risk accepting misinformation that appears polished but lacks medical grounding. A need for human judgment The results from NEJM AI underline a simple but essential truth: people value clear answers, and AI now provides them with remarkable fluency. Yet clarity is not the same as correctness. As the line between human and machine expertise continues to blur, the responsibility for safe guidance still rests with qualified clinicians. Artificial intelligence can assist, but trust in medicine must ultimately be earned through human judgment, not algorithmic eloquence. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. Image: DIW-Aigen. 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OpenAI can now remove deleted ChatGPT conversations from its servers after a federal judge lifted an earlier order that had forced the company to keep them. The decision marks the end of a long-running dispute over user data and privacy tied to an ongoing copyright lawsuit from The New York Times and several other news publishers. Court Drops Broad Data Preservation Rule The preservation order , first issued in May 2025, had required OpenAI to hold all output log data related to ChatGPT. This included deleted chats and temporary conversations that users believed were gone. The court put the rule in place so the plaintiffs could look for possible examples of copyrighted content inside ChatGPT’s responses. Judge Ona Wang of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York later ruled that the company no longer needs to store every deleted chat. OpenAI stopped keeping new logs on September 26, but all previously saved data remains available for the publishers as part of the evidence review. The order still allows the plaintiffs to flag specific user accounts or domains if they suspect links to copyrighted material. Users Regain Privacy Control For ChatGPT users, the new ruling means deleted chats will again be removed from OpenAI’s systems, returning control over personal conversations. The earlier order had affected millions of accounts across the free, Plus, Pro, and Team versions of ChatGPT. Business and education accounts were not impacted because they follow separate data retention policies. Privacy advocates and users had criticized the earlier rule for overreaching. Many argued that it conflicted with data protection laws that give individuals the right to delete their information. OpenAI also pushed back in court, saying that the order placed the company in a difficult position between privacy obligations and discovery demands. Legal Battle Over Copyright Continues The lawsuit from The New York Times began in late 2023, accusing OpenAI of training its AI models using the newspaper’s content without permission or payment. The complaint claims that ChatGPT and related systems produced outputs resembling original articles. OpenAI maintains that its training process follows fair use principles and does not violate copyright law. During earlier hearings, the court questioned how to balance the need for potential evidence with users’ privacy expectations. The initial preservation order was meant to keep data intact until both sides clarified what material might be relevant. After months of review, Judge Wang agreed that a blanket rule covering every chat was unnecessary. Ongoing Impact on AI Companies Although OpenAI can now delete most chat logs, the lawsuit itself remains active. The preserved records will stay accessible to the plaintiffs, and the Times can request new ones linked to specific users or organizations as it continues its investigation. Microsoft, a key OpenAI partner, also faces involvement in the case through its AI product Copilot. The outcome of this and similar lawsuits could shape how AI developers use publicly available text to train large language models. Industry observers say the rulings may eventually set clearer boundaries for the use of copyrighted materials in machine learning. Users Advised to Stay Cautious While the latest order restores normal deletion for most accounts, experts still encourage users to avoid sharing private or sensitive information. Even with deletion enabled, some data may remain accessible during ongoing legal reviews or system backups. The court’s decision eases OpenAI’s storage burden and restores some confidence among users who value privacy. Yet the broader questions about how generative AI interacts with journalism and copyright are still unresolved, and the final legal outcome could influence data handling rules for years to come. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. Image: Solen Feyissa - unsplash Read next: • AI Systems Can Be Fooled by Fake Dates, Giving Newer Content Unfair Visibility • OpenAI’s Sora 2 Sparks Debate Over AI’s Growing Environmental Footprint
Bitcoin , the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, extended declines on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China. Trump on Friday said he was raising tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. to 100% and imposing export controls on “any and all critical software” in a reprisal to recently announced export limits by China on rare earth minerals critical to tech and other manufacturing. The spat shook global financial markets, sending the benchmark S&P 500 Index sliding by more than 2%. Bitcoin was last down 8.4% at $104,782 as of 17:20 ET (2120 GMT). Ethereum , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, fell 5.8% to $3637 at 17:21 ET.
Researchers have found that leading AI systems can be manipulated through something as simple as a false timestamp. A team from Waseda University in Japan proved that by adding a recent date to existing text, content can suddenly rise in ranking within AI-driven search results, even if the material itself has not changed. The experiment involved no rewriting, no factual improvement, just a shift in the publication year... and it worked across every major model they tested. That means systems such as ChatGPT, Meta’s LLaMA, and Alibaba’s Qwen are not purely rewarding relevance or authority but also the illusion of freshness. It’s a discovery that ties modern AI behavior to an old problem once limited to traditional search algorithms: the obsession with recency. A Simple Trick That Changed Results The researchers fed standardized test data into seven major AI models: OpenAI’s GPT-4, GPT-4o, and GPT-3.5, Meta’s LLaMA-3, and both large and small variants of Qwen-2.5. They inserted false publication dates ranging from 2018 to 2025 and observed how rankings shifted when the same text appeared newer. Every model preferred the newer-dated version. The results were striking. Some passages leapt ninety-five places higher in AI ranking. Roughly one in four relevance judgments flipped entirely. Top ten results skewed one to five years newer on average. Older, detailed, peer-reviewed, or expert-verified sources were routinely replaced by recent, less credible ones. The researchers described a “seesaw effect,” where fresher content consistently climbed upward while older entries sank — regardless of actual quality. In plain terms, the date became more influential than the data. The Code Behind the Bias Earlier this year, independent analyst Metehan Yesilyurt had discovered a line in ChatGPT’s internal configuration: use_freshness_scoring_profile: true. It suggested the model had an active mechanism that prioritized newer content. The Waseda research essentially validated what he had already suspected. Yesilyurt argued that this setting acts as a reranking function — not just for web pages but for any content the model retrieves or summarizes. Combined with the new findings, it now appears that this feature heavily influences visibility within AI search tools. One surprising outcome of the Waseda experiments was that smaller models were less fooled than larger ones. Alibaba’s Qwen-2.5-72B showed minimal distortion, while Meta’s LLaMA-3-8B displayed the highest bias, with nearly a quarter of its rankings reversed by fake dates. GPT-4o and GPT-4 fell in between, showing bias but less extreme patterns. The difference suggests that the problem may lie less in scale than in how training data and model architecture interpret time as a signal of importance. When the Clock Outweighs Content The effect has serious implications for online visibility. Imagine a detailed 2020 medical study being pushed down by a shallow 2024 blog post labeled “Updated for 2025.” Or a well-maintained technical guide losing its place to a recently rewritten but less accurate copy. In both cases, the ranking systems are not evaluating expertise, only apparent freshness. That dynamic creates what researchers now call a “temporal arms race.” Content creators realize that simply updating timestamps can improve placement in AI-based systems. In response, AI providers may try to detect and penalize superficial changes. The cycle then repeats, turning freshness into a competitive trick rather than a genuine indicator of quality. Over time, this could reshape the digital knowledge ecosystem. What’s new will dominate what’s correct. The Loss of Temporal Awareness The study also revealed a deeper flaw in model reasoning: an inability to judge when recency is relevant. Historical questions, such as “origins of the printing press,” receive the same freshness treatment as breaking news. Models apply temporal weighting universally, without distinguishing between queries that benefit from current updates and those that don’t. This happens because AI ranking systems often rely on “rerankers”... models designed to reorder search results based on features like date or user intent. Yet their interpretation of intent rarely accounts for time. The configuration Yesilyurt found, which also included enable_query_intent: true , proves that these systems detect purpose but not temporal context. As a result, even timeless subjects become victims of the freshness filter. The Uneven Fight Against Bias According to Waseda’s data, Qwen-2.5-72B showed the least bias, with only an eight percent reversal rate, while Meta’s smaller LLaMA-3-8B hit twenty-five percent. This gap highlights how architecture and data weighting matter more than scale or brand. The larger model didn’t perform better; it simply amplified the bias more confidently. What Creators Should Do Experts now advise publishers to treat update frequency as essential. Content older than three years may already be invisible to AI-based tools unless refreshed. Cosmetic edits still work, though they risk creating more noise than improvement. Real updates that add context or accuracy remain the safer path. Writers are also encouraged to include clear time markers — “Current as of 2025” or “Reference guide (2020–2024)” — so that models can interpret temporal intent. Another strategy involves linking new content to older sources to signal continuity rather than abandonment. Relevance Is Becoming a Moving Target What this research makes clear is that recency has replaced reliability as a key factor in AI-generated results. The combination of Yesilyurt’s code discovery and Waseda’s quantitative analysis provides both mechanism and proof. Until AI developers build systems capable of distinguishing when time matters, the web’s best and most established content will continue to fade, replaced by whatever looks latest. It’s a reminder that even in artificial intelligence, memory still has a short shelf life. Notes: This post was edited/created using GenAI tools. Image: DIW-Aigen. Read next: Instagram’s Adam Mosseri Says AI Will Broaden Creativity but Demands Caution
