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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the US Department of Defense to use its artificial intelligence models for classified work, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Goog

Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC

Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC

Terra Quantum said on Thursday it plans to list on ​Nasdaq this year through a merger with a US special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) ‌in a deal that would value the German-Swiss quantum technology company at $3.25 billion. Terra Quantum, which counts the US Air Force among its clients,

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say

Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The automaker has contacted suppliers in recent weeks to discuss details of the plan for the compact SUV -- which would be a new vehicle and not a variant of Tesla’s current Model

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from Jan 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. An opinion poll by ALCO published in February showed about 80 percent


Telegram boss blames Russia VPN blocks for payment system problem

Telegram boss blames Russia VPN blocks for payment system problem

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on ​Saturday Russia's attempt to ‌block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a ​domestic payment system, adding ​that tens of millions of ⁠Russians were now ​resisting the digital controls. The issue sowed ​chaos on Friday for some shoppers, forc

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