Tesla Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Misleading Self-Driving Claims Electric Car Maker’s Ambitious Autonomy Goals Collide with Legal Reality Just as Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubles down on self-driving technology as the company’s future, a new lawsuit throws a wrench into those plans. A California judge has allowed a proposed class-action lawsuit to proceed, accusing Tesla…
A Shadow on the Snows: Pakistan’s Melting Glaciers Threaten a Way of Life A Treacherous Trek to Pakistan’s First Organic Village The unforgiving mountain path stretched before me, a rugged, steep climb that snaked along the unforgiving slopes of Mindoq-Khar, near Skardu’s historic Kharpocho Fort. The one-hour trek tested my endurance, but the fear that…
Ukrainian YouTuber’s Face Hijacked for Pro-Russia Propaganda in China: A Case of Deepfake Doppelganger This article explores the unsettling case of Olga Loiek, a Ukrainian YouTuber whose face was used in AI-generated videos promoting Russia on Chinese social media platforms. The story highlights the growing threat of deepfakes and the challenges of regulating this rapidly…
Dollar on Watch: Traders Anticipate Slide After Inflation Data Currency traders are bracing for a potential drop in the value of the US dollar following the release of Wednesday’s key inflation report. This anticipation stems from a build-up of bearish bets placed by option traders on the world’s reserve currency. In the lead-up to the…
Karachi Farmers Cultivate the Crown Jewel: Miyazaki Mango Arrives in Pakistan A Royal Arrival in the Mango Kingdom In a groundbreaking development for Pakistani agriculture, local farmers in Karachi have successfully cultivated the world’s most expensive mango variety, the Miyazaki. Renowned for its exquisite taste and vibrant appearance, this premium fruit, originally hailing from Japan,…
The Dawn of the Jet Age: Boeing’s Historic Milestone with the Model 367-80 On May 14, 1954, Boeing, a name now synonymous with aviation innovation, made history by unveiling its first commercial jet-powered aircraft, the Model 367-80 prototype. This event took place at Boeing’s Renton Field plant located on the south shore of Lake Washington,…
Mohsin Naqvi Celebrates Pakistan’s T20 Series Victory Over Ireland Chairman’s Praise on Social Media Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently expressed his admiration for the national men’s cricket team following their successful conquest of the T20I series against Ireland. Celebrating the team’s resilience and teamwork, Naqvi took to X, the platform formerly known…
Beyond AI and Engineering: The Importance of Environment in Robot-Cat Interactions Can robots become companions for our furry friends? New research suggests it’s not just about the technology itself, but also the world it operates in and the role humans play. Cat Royale: A Multispecies Collaboration Cat Royale, a unique project spearheaded by computer scientists…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Unveils Plan to Privatize State-Owned Enterprises In a significant move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan announced on Tuesday the government’s decision to privatize all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) except for those deemed strategically important. The announcement came during a review meeting held in Islamabad, focusing on matters pertaining to the…
Streamlined Hajj Journey for Pakistanis: Makkah Route Initiative Expands to Benefit Over 50,000 Pilgrims Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced significant improvements for Hajj pilgrims this year, with the expansion of the Makkah Route Initiative. This initiative, launched in 2019, allows pilgrims to complete immigration procedures at their departure airport in Pakistan, significantly reducing…
