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AI cybercrime is becoming one of the fastest-growing challenges facing law enforcement agencies, businesses and internet users as criminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to make fraud campaigns faster, more convincing and easier to scale. A recent INTERPOL assessment has highlighted the growing role of AI in cyber-enabled crime, particularly across Africa, where artificial intelligence is…
Apple is making a significant move in the artificial intelligence market by expanding its partnership with Alibaba in China. The company has confirmed that eligible Mac users in mainland China can now connect Apple’s Siri digital assistant and Writing Tools with Alibaba’s Qwen artificial intelligence service. The development represents an important step in Apple’s effort…
The Strait of Hormuz has once again become a major focus for global energy markets as Iran considers a draft plan that would restrict U.S. and Israeli vessels from passing through the strategically important waterway. The development has increased concerns about shipping security and global energy supplies, sending crude oil prices higher as traders assess…
EXIM Bank Approves $58 Million Funding to Decouple Supply Chains from China The United States is taking another step toward reducing its dependence on China for strategically important minerals after the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved $58 million in financing for three critical-mineral projects. The funding is part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic production,…
Tech Giant Plans to Charge Big Commercial Users for Next Model The artificial intelligence industry is entering a new phase as a major tech giant plans to charge big commercial users for access to its next-generation AI model. The move highlights how leading AI companies are increasingly looking beyond free or low-cost access and focusing…
EasyJet Agrees to a $7.7 Billion Takeover by Apollo British budget airline easyJet has agreed to a massive takeover deal worth approximately $7.7 billion with U.S. investment firm Apollo Global Management. The agreement marks a major development for the European aviation industry and brings an intense bidding battle for the airline closer to an end….
China Exports Beat Expectations in July China exports delivered another strong performance in July, beating market expectations as the global artificial intelligence boom continued to generate powerful demand for semiconductors, computing equipment and other high-tech products. According to the latest customs data, exports increased 23.9% from a year earlier, remaining one of the strongest parts…
Oil Prices Climb as Hormuz Uncertainty Keeps Traders on Edge Oil prices have moved sharply higher toward the $83-per-barrel level as uncertainty surrounding the future of the Strait of Hormuz keeps global energy markets on edge. The strategic waterway has become the center of attention for crude traders because any disruption to tanker traffic could…
Gold Price Breaks Above $4,300 as Bullish Momentum Returns The gold price has climbed sharply above the $4,300-per-ounce level, marking a powerful recovery for the precious metal as investors return to one of the world’s most popular safe-haven assets. The latest move has revived expectations that gold could eventually challenge its previous record highs, although…
Iran Oman Talks Crude Oil Prices Cool Global Markets, Bringing Relief Iran Oman Talks Cool Crude Oil Prices Global crude oil markets received a positive boost after Iran and Oman engaged in diplomatic discussions aimed at reducing tensions and improving regional stability. The talks between the two countries helped ease concerns among investors about possible…
