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Technological advances from artificial intelligence, robotics, and medical devices are rapidly changing the world and how we use them for practical purposes.

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Global AI boom takes its toll on Singapore's chip sector

How the global AI revolution is reshaping the memory chip market.
TechnologyMarch 17, 202603:53 min
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How creators cash in on the Iran war

Creators around the globe are profiting from the virality of fake images of the Iran war.
Digital WorldMarch 12, 202603:17 min
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Smarter sports: Greater success with AI? — Shift

AI in sport analyzes movement, optimizes training and helps to prevent injuries.
Digital WorldMarch 12, 202612:34 min
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Russia steps up drone attacks on Ukraine's railways

Russian drones are targeting railways to disrupt Ukraine's economy and supply lines. So how can the strikes be stopped?
ConflictsMarch 12, 2026
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Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents

Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents discuss content.
TechnologyMarch 11, 2026
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Women in the tech industry: Indonesia's new trailblazers

The tech industry in Indonesia is considered a male domain. Amanda Simanjuntak wants to change that.
Digital WorldMarch 9, 202602:30 min
The Anthropic AI logo appears on a smartphone screen

AI lab Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting

Anthropic refuses to allow the Pentagon full use of its AI, setting up a legal showdown with the Trump administration.
TechnologyMarch 9, 2026
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Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?

The F1 season is starting with significantly changed rules. Not everyone is happy. Audi and Cadillac are new teams.
SportsMarch 6, 2026
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Indonesia to ban social media for under-16s, minister says

Children under 16 years old in Indonesia will be prohibited from accessing TikTok, Roblox, Instagram among others.
SocietyMarch 6, 2026
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Stronger UK laws target sexualized deepfakes

The British Parliament has tightened laws to protect defenseless victims of sexualised deepfakes.
SocietyMarch 6, 202626:04 min
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Pakistan bets on fighter jet exports to boost its economy

Pakistan’s fighter jet is suddenly in demand. Can exports ease the country’s debt burden?
BusinessMarch 3, 202626:04 min
The Anthropic AI logo appears on a smartphone screen and as the background on a laptop computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on February 24, 2026

Trump bans AI firm Anthropic from federal agencies

The White House had demanded Anthropic to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology or face consequences.
TechnologyFebruary 28, 2026
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Is your AI private? OpenAI and the Canadian school shooting

Oversight or overreach? The Canadian government challenges OpenAI’s privacy wall after the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
TechnologyFebruary 27, 202603:34 min
The Anthropic AI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 24, 2026.

AI firm Anthropic rejects unrestricted US military use

Anthropic fears the unrestricted military use of its AI systems by the US government may harm democracy.
PoliticsFebruary 27, 2026
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Who owns your digital life?

US tech giants, ICE raids, and AI agents: How do they affect your digital independence?
TechnologyFebruary 27, 202612:34 min
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Pentagon gives ultimatum to Anthropic over AI curbs — report

AI company Anthropic has until Friday to agree to allow its technology to be used for military applications.
TechnologyFebruary 25, 2026
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Climate change vs. snow cannons

As winters warm, ski resorts turn to snow cannons. Are they keeping winter sports alive, or creating new problems?
BusinessFebruary 24, 202626:04 min
An indoor industrial or data-center-like corridor with dark, box‑shaped enclosures. The bright magenta "T" logo of the company Telekom illuminated on one of the black walls.

Is this Germany's most advanced AI factory?

With growing use of AI, the demand for computing power is rising. Deutsche Telekom has a new data center ready.
BusinessFebruary 24, 202602:53 min
A view of Deutsche Telekom's new Industrial AI Cloud data center at the launch in Munich, Germany, on February 5, 2026

Germany bets on industrial AI to rival US and China

Germany is already harnessing AI for smarter production — with virtual factories, robot fleets and Industrial AI Cloud.
TradeFebruary 24, 2026
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Middle East: Using AI to stop dissent before it even starts

Middle East authoritarians could be among the first to use AI-powered forecasting to stop protests before they start.
TechnologyFebruary 24, 2026
Firefighters work at the site of a residential building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine

European components still found in Russian weapons

Despite multiple rounds of EU sanctions, western parts keep appearing in Russia's drones and missiles that hit Ukraine.
TechnologyFebruary 23, 202605:08 min
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Virtual marriages: When AI becomes a partner

Why people choose AI as a romantic partner — and the risks involved.
Digital WorldFebruary 23, 202602:54 min
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Purring robots: Children & AI toys

How AI toys can blur boundaries for children — and why researchers are concerned.
Digital WorldFebruary 23, 202602:23 min
An X post showing an AI-generated video depicting human-like robots practice shooting with machine guns with mountains in the distance

Fact check: Are China's robot soldiers just AI fakes?

Videos suggesting China may be building a robot army sound like science fiction, but social media says it’s real.
TechnologyFebruary 22, 2026
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India's plan to take the lead on AI

India lays out its ambitions to be a global AI leader but experts warn automation could hit the country's IT jobs.
BusinessFebruary 20, 202638:49 min
Narendra Modi on stage with the CEOs of global tech giants

India's AI governance push takes center stage at summit

The summit's emphasis on responsible use of artificial intelligence comes as India unveils a raft of new rules.
TechnologyFebruary 20, 2026
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AI in nursing homes: Combating loneliness

Robot Willi is designed to engage lonely residents — but the technology has its limits.
Digital WorldFebruary 19, 202602:38 min
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How AI simulates human connection

AI exhibits empathy and could influence human relationships in the future.
Digital WorldFebruary 19, 202602:29 min
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Are humans becoming too attached to AI?

AI flatters, comforts and offers support. But can AI toys and chatbots replace human connection?
Digital WorldFebruary 19, 202612:33 min
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

India AI summit: Modi, Macron call for safety amid AI boom

Modi, Macron strike careful balance on artificial intelligence at major summit in India. Bill Gates didn't show up.
TechnologyFebruary 19, 2026
People watch as robots perform a dance during Lunar New Year celebrations marking the Year of the Horse, in Beijing, China.

China ushers in the Year of the Horse — with AI robots

What do people in China make of a future steered by the government — in which AI-powered robots take center stage?
InnovationFebruary 18, 202601:38 min
Visitors explore the Qualcomm pavilion at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on February 17, 2026 in New Delhi, India.

India AI summit: Brazil's Lula lands, US giants tout plans

Meanwhile, China felt the sting of intellectual property appropriation for once in a robot dog scandal.
TechnologyFebruary 18, 2026
A mobile phone with the Grok chatbot on screen

Ireland launches data protection probe into Grok's deepfakes

This latest investigation, on behalf of the EU, will look into whether X violated the bloc's data protection rules.
TechnologyFebruary 17, 2026
Grok, ChatGPT, Deepseek app icons seen on an iPhone screen

UK targets all AI chatbots after Grok uproar

The pushback comes after Elon Musk's Grok was used to create sexualized deepfakes.
PoliticsFebruary 16, 2026
Commuters walk past a hoarding of the AI Expo along a street on the eve of the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' in New Delhi

India kicks off AI Impact Summit amid rising safety concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating the event, with world leaders and tech CEOs in attendance.
TechnologyFebruary 16, 2026
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The technology behind tomorrow's global textile industry

Technical textiles are reshaping a trillion‑dollar industry — and India wants a leading role.
TechnologyFebruary 15, 202606:07 min
A woman pointing at a robotic exoskeleton worn by a man at the Great Wall in China

China's robotic legs enter everyday life

Ageing demographics and government backing are bringing robotic exoskeletons into the mass market.
TechnologyFebruary 14, 202603:22 min
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Ring cuts surveillance firm ties amid Super bowl ad outcry

The Amazon-owned Ring and Flock Safety, a surveillance company, are under fire following a commercial about a lost dog.
TechnologyFebruary 13, 2026
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AI smashes silence: Terp360 bridges human gaps

AI breaks barriers: Terp360 turns silence into connection for Kenya’s deaf community.
TechnologyFebruary 13, 202604:36 min
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AI and satellites: The new nuclear watchdogs?

The last major nuclear weapons treaty between the US and Russia has expired. Could AI help keep nuclear safety?
Digital WorldFebruary 12, 202603:16 min
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YouTube, WhatsApp blocked in Russia

More websites and messenger apps are becoming inaccessible in Russia, as users look for ways around government bans.
TechnologyFebruary 12, 2026
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Can AI replace radio voices?

AI is entering the radio studio — but what does that mean for trust, authenticity, and the future of broadcasting?
TechnologyFebruary 12, 202625:07 min
In a room with bare walls, three Ukrainian soldiers mount a machine on a ground robot

How drones and ground robots are reshaping war in Ukraine

With soldiers near Kupiansk, DW's correspondent found out how drone technology is reshaping tactics and saving lives.
ConflictsFebruary 7, 202604:34 min
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EU says TikTok's 'addictive design' harms children

TikTok has strongly rejected the accusations.
TechnologyFebruary 6, 2026
An older woman sits on the ground, at a spinning wheel. She is wearing traditional Indian clothing. Behind her are white shelves holding many different colored spools of thread.

Craft communities and the challenges of climate change

Artisans defy economic and climate challenges to maintain their traditional industries. Plus: sustainable construction.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 6, 202626:04 min
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Smartphone features that can save you in an emergency

Six smartphone tips to keep you safer.
TechnologyFebruary 5, 202601:21 min
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Moltbook explained: Viral site for AI bots goes mainstream

Can AI assistants that chat about technical workflows and the end of humanity reshape society in the coming years?
TechnologyFebruary 5, 2026
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New tech and big ideas for the green energy transition

How one German city is driving the shift to clean energy and reducing its dependence on gas.
BusinessFebruary 3, 202626:04 min
Elon Musk attends the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX acquires his xAI

The move intends to support the world's richest man's efforts to dominate both the rocket and AI markets.
TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026
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How the US is winning the AI race — for now

AI investment in the United States is nearly quadruple what China saw in the same decade. What's next?
BusinessJanuary 30, 202642:07 min