Europe should focus on industrial AI, SAP says
Europe has a strong opportunity to lead in industrial AI, according to Thomas Saueressig, a board member at German software giant SAP. He emphasized...
Alibaba introduces Qwen 3.6-Max-Preview as its most advanced AI model yet
Alibaba has released a preview of its most advanced AI model yet, called Qwen 3.6 Max Preview, marking a clear push to compete at...
Amazon invests another $5 bn in Anthropic
Amazon is doubling down on AI in a big way, putting another $5 billion into Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot.This brings Amazon’s...
3D tool Unreal Engine makes real impact in creative industries
A powerful piece of software called Unreal Engine is quietly becoming one of the most important tools in modern digital creation. While it began...
Chinese AI circuit board maker soars on Hong Kong debut
Shares of Victory Giant Technology Huizhou had a huge debut in Hong Kong, jumping nearly 60% on their first day of trading.The company raised...
Scale Iraq to spotlight startup growth at Baghdad event
Entrepreneurs, investors, and development-finance partners will come together on December 7 at the Babylon Rotana Hotel in Baghdad for a special event celebrating the...
Softbank’s Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win...
Seoul — SoftBank CEO and well-known AI investor Masayoshi Son made bold new claims on Friday about the future of artificial intelligence during a...
OpenAI big chip orders dwarf its revenues — for now
New York — OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reportedly ordered hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of chips as it races to build...
China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk
Beijing – China’s race to develop humanoid robots is heating up, with over 150 companies now working on AI-powered machines designed to perform everyday...
AI giant Anthropic says ‘exploring’ Australia data centre investments
Anthropic has announced it is exploring major investments in data centre infrastructure and energy projects in Australia, calling the country a “natural partner” for...
One man, his dog, and ChatGPT: Australia’s AI vaccine saga
An Australian man’s attempt to save his sick dog has turned into a surprising real-world example of how AI is starting to influence medical...
Global music market grows, calls for AI compensation: industry body
The global music industry pulled in $31.7 billion in 2025, fueled mostly by streaming, the IFPI reported Wednesday. This marks 11 years of consecutive...
Iraqi News
DNO issues Update on Production
Norwegian energy company DNO has given an update on its operations in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, saying it is preparing to ramp production back up...
Al-Jalabi: No new candidate will be nominated for prime minister without Maliki’s official withdrawal.
A member of Iraq’s Coordination Framework, Zuhair al-Jalabi, has clarified the current situation around choosing the next prime minister.He said that Nouri al-Maliki is...
In pictures: Temporary opening of Iraq’s longest bridge
Iraq’s Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced the temporary opening of the Hamrin Lake Bridge in Diyala to traffic.The move is meant to...
USD/IQD exchange rates climb in Baghdad and Erbil
The US dollar opened higher in Iraq on Tuesday, rising in early trading across key markets.In Baghdad, rates at the main exchanges, including Al-Kifah...
The Ministry of Finance denies canceling contracts for 150,000 job positions.
Iraq’s Ministry of Finance has denied reports claiming that 150,000 three-year budget contracts have been cancelled.In a statement, the ministry said the news is...