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Beijing to Ban Drone Possession From November 15

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Beijing will ban the possession and storage of drones within the city from November 15, tightening restrictions on unmanned aircraft after a series of new security measures introduced this year.   The revised rules, announced on Sunday, will prohibit residents and businesses from keeping drones or key drone components within Beijing’s administrative boundaries. Authorities will be able to confiscate equipment… Continue reading Beijing to Ban Drone Possession From November 15

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Nvidia Plans Major AI Data Centre Expansion in Australia

As demand for AI infrastructure grows, Nvidia aims to more than double the data centre computing capability in Australia by 2027. The US chipmaker announced on Thursday that it is collaborating with Australian cloud and data centre firms to establish as much as 2 GW of AI-themed compute. It has partners such as Firmus, CDC, NEXTDC and AirTrunk. Data Centres… Continue reading Nvidia Plans Major AI Data Centre Expansion in Australia

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Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

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Apple is scheduled to release its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, at a product event that will be the first major event under new CEO, John Ternus. The foldable iPhone is supposed to open up like a passport and may be one of Apple’s most expensive smartphones, as well, at more than $2,000. Despite the high price tag, analysts believe… Continue reading Apple Expected to Unveil First Foldable iPhone Under John Ternus

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Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Finland

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Google has revealed that it will spend at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) within the next two years on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Finland. This investment will be made in 2027 and 2028 and it will involve data centres, electricity grid upgrades, clean energy projects and battery systems. The infrastructure will be used for services such as Gemini, Search,… Continue reading Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Finland

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Singapore Minister Says AI Is Changing Jobs Rather Than Replacing Them Entirely

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SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly replacing some work tasks but not jobs in most cases, Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday. AI was altering working practices, and not creating mass unemployment, Ong said at the National University of Singapore’s annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum. Some organisations are using AI to automate tasks that used to be… Continue reading Singapore Minister Says AI Is Changing Jobs Rather Than Replacing Them Entirely