Meta Apologizes for Deleting Malaysian PM’s Posts on Haniyeh

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, apologized on Tuesday for removing posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim about the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The deletion caused widespread controversy and criticism. Meta has since restored the posts and marked them as newsworthy. The controversy began when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted …

Google launches AI Academy in Pakistan

Google for Startups has announced the launch of its AI Academy, a groundbreaking program designed to support and accelerate the growth of AI startups in Pakistan and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant AI community, drive cross-border innovation, and position APAC as a leading hub for AI advancements. Nurturing …

Pakistan to Unveil ‘Beep Pakistan’ Messaging App for Govt

Pakistan is set to introduce a new communication application, “Beep Pakistan,” primarily for government use. The app, aimed at federal officials and employees, is part of an effort to ensure secure and unified communication within the government. Shaza Fatima Khwaja, the state minister for information technology and telecommunication, emphasized that Beep Pakistan should not be …

Huawei Announces Several Digital Talent Initiatives for 2024

Barcelona, Spain: During MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei held the Huawei Talent Summit under the theme ‘I C Talent: Nurturing Excellence in a Digital World’ and made announcements relevant to several talent development initiatives. The company announced the launch of the applications for the global ITU-Huawei Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme. In addition, a joint project …

Huawei Wins GSMA Foundry Excellence Award

Barcelona, Spain: At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei received the GSMA Foundry Excellence Award for its contributions to green telecom and 5G technologies. The award recognized Huawei’s support for industry collaboration. Excellence Award 2024: Huawei’s Dr. Philip Song and Leo Ma accepted the award, highlighting Huawei’s role in GSMA Foundry’s “Towards Green” and “5G New Calling” …

Google Explores AI Tools to Support Journalists

Google explores AI tools to support journalists and enhance their productivity. Experts are considering “Genesis,” for assisting journalists with headlines and writing styles. Executives have expressed skepticism about the tool’s potential impact on the journalistic process. Google is delving into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for writing news articles. This is to enhance …

NBP Collaborates with NRTC to Enhance Digitalization Efforts

In a significant move towards digital transformation, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has entered into an agreement with the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) for the procurement of Thin Client PCs. This collaboration aims to equip NBP branches and ATM hotlines with advanced technology, ensuring better customer service and operational efficiency. The agreement, facilitated …

Urdu University students deprived of PM’s Laptop Scheme

Dr. Irfan Aziz, the General Secretary of the faculty organization at the Federal Urdu University, Abdul Haq Campus Karachi, has expressed concern that the students of the university will be deprived of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme. He stated that the administration had set the deadline of June 20 for submitting applications for the …

AI Transforms Elon Musk into Desi Groom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created amazing artworks that are captivating the internet. Artists are bringing their ideas to life in a whole new way. Previously, AI-generated images portrayed the world’s wealthiest individuals as fitness enthusiasts. Now, an artist has depicted Twitter CEO Elon Musk as a “desi groom.” The Sydney-based artist, known as Rolling Canvas …

WhatsApp Introduces Message Editing Feature

WhatsApp Introduces Message Editing Feature, Giving Users More Control Over Chats WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has announced the long-awaited addition of a new feature: message editing. Starting this week, users will have the ability to edit their sent messages within a 15-minute window. The edited messages will appear in the chat …

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