Category: Technology

In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as “dining in the future”, is set to open in September in central Dubai, a stone’s throw from the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Food at WOOHOO will be assembled by humans, for now, but everything else — from the menu to ambience to service — will be designed by a culinary large-language-model called “Chef Aiman.” Aiman — a portmanteau of “AI” and “man” — is trained on decades of…

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WhatsApp is making it easier for users to engage with Meta AI, its integrated chatbot, by rolling out a new feature that provides default conversation starters, aiming to streamline interactions and help users leverage the AI assistant more effectively. The new default prompts are currently available to some beta testers in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.20.13 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, according to WABetaInfo. The new feature will present a curated selection of conversation prompts, designed to offer a clear starting point, particularly for individuals…

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GENEVA: At the unveiling of a new portrait of King Charles this week, humanoid artist Ai-Da shared the inspiration behind the layered and intricate piece, while emphasising it had no intention of “replacing” human creators. Designed to closely resemble a human woman, Ai-Da is among the world’s most advanced robots, featuring a life-like face with expressive features, hazel eyes, and a neat brown bob haircut. Its arms, however, reveal its true nature — mechanical and exposed — and are interchangeable based on the artistic medium being used. Late last year,…

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OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, three of the people said, and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct access to a cornerstone of Google’s success: user data. ad revenue By Reuters July 10, 2025 OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken February 8, 2025. — Reuters OpenAI is close…

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As the “AI for Good” global summit kicks off in Geneva, a new UNESCO study unveiled Tuesday highlights a critical challenge facing the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence: its colossal energy consumption. The report suggests that a seemingly simple solution — asking shorter questions — could dramatically curb AI’s environmental footprint. According to UNESCO, a combination of more concise queries and the use of specialised AI models has the potential to reduce AI energy consumption by up to 90% without compromising performance. This revelation comes as concerns grow over…

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  Scientists cautioned that melting glaciers may cause volcanic eruptions to become more frequent and powerful, possibly worsening climate change. Numerous volcanoes located beneath glaciers in areas such as Antarctica, Russia, New Zealand, and North America could become more active as rising global temperatures cause the ice to retreat. This warning is based on a recent study of six volcanoes in southern Chile during the last ice age, reported Live Science. The researchers are set to present their findings on Wednesday (July 8) at the 2025 Goldschmidt Conference in Prague. “Glaciers…

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Mars is commonly known as the Red Planet, but a recent satellite image from the European Space Agency (ESA) displays a vibrant blend of yellows, oranges, and browns. The striking view also highlights an impact crater and four dust devils moving across the terrain. Taken by the high-resolution camera on ESA’s Mars Express orbiter, the image features Arcadia Planitia — a key region for understanding Mars’ geological past and assessing its potential for future human habitation, reported Space.com. Located northwest of the solar system’s tallest volcanoes, Arcadia Planitia is notable for…

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Astronomers have announced the discovery of a monumental interstellar object, designated 3I/Atlas, believed to be the largest comet ever identified from outside our solar system. This icy visitor, first detected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa) ATLAS survey in Hawaii, has been confirmed as interstellar by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center, according to Science Alert. Its distinctive “fuzziness” indicates that it is predominantly composed of ice rather than rock, according to Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Fortunately for Earth, 3I/Atlas is not…

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Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it will lay off nearly 4% of its global workforce as part of efforts to control expenses while making significant investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. With a total of around 228,000 employees as of June 2024, the company had already revealed in May that approximately 6,000 positions would be cut. According to a Bloomberg News report from last month, Microsoft was preparing to eliminate thousands of jobs, especially in its sales division. The Windows maker had pledged $80 billion in capital spending for its fiscal year 2025.…

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new “AI-handoff” tab to the chat filters on its business platform which is designed to enhance customer service and to streamline the management of customer inquiries that require human intervention. According to WABetaInfo, this innovative tool will assist businesses using AI-powered responses by flagging conversations that automated replies cannot effectively address. While these AI tools can efficiently handle routine queries by accessing information from the business’s profile, product catalog, and policies, they struggle with complex or unusual customer issues. When an inquiry falls outside the AI’s predefined knowledge…

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