Starcloud reaches $1.1 billion valuation as AI space race heats up Published 30 Mar, 2026 04:39pm Reuters
Planet Labs restricts Middle East satellite imagery US firm extends delay on releasing images to prevent US adversaries from using them Reuters
Instagram down in Pakistan, thousands report outages Users face difficulties in sending messages and loading feeds Web Desk
Amid wave of kids’ online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age AI has helped improve age-assurance technology, reducing verification costs Reuters
OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with Pentagon OpenAI hardware lead Caitlin Kalinowski resigns over Pentagon AI deal, citing ‘governance concerns’ and rushed safeguards Reuters
Pakistan’s first homegrown EV to hit roads this summer under Rs1mn price, EDB chief says Pakistan govt mulls tax cuts on vehicles in upcoming budget Business Recorder
Iran crisis may disrupt global chip supply, South Korea warns Helium shortages and energy price hikes may affect semiconductor production Reuters
China’s annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West AI, humanoids, and space are expected areas of focus Reuters
AI may be creating instead of destroying jobs for now, ECB blog argues ECB blog says AI adoption by euro zone firms is boosting near-term hiring rather than cutting jobs, though longer-term risks remain Reuters
