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Recruiters are wary of resumes created with AI tools. — noEnde/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Using ChatGPT for resumes? Here’s why using AI for job applications might backfire

Astronaut Don Pettit will be connecting to Twitch from the International Space Station. — Picture courtesy of Nasa

International Space Station to host live Twitch event with Nasa astronauts, a first in space streaming

A screen capture of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) shows that its online services disrupted.

PlayStation Network goes down worldwide, users unable to access online services

Kaspersky has identified malware called SparkCat that has managed to infiltrate applications available on Apple’s App Store, which is a first for this type of threat. The same applies to Google Play, where it is more widespread. — AFP pic

Watch out for malicious apps on the Google Play, Apple App Store as Kaspersky detects SparkCat malware infiltration

Asked what artificial intelligence is, the AI-powered ChatGPT system responds that the term ‘refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn and make decisions’. — AFP pic

AI 101: Understanding essential vocabulary and concepts for the upcoming global leaders’ summit

A worker plays a video game in Maliyo office in Lagos on January 20, 2025. — AFP pic

Nigerian studios weave native culture into video game quests for unique adventures

ChatGPT developer OpenAI said that it would allow some European customers to store and process data from conversations with its chatbots within the European Union. — Pic by Reuters

OpenAI says to host some customers’ data in Europe

A person walks past a message reading ‘Artificial Intelligence’, during the AI & Big Data Expo 2025 at the Olympia, in London February 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

‘Kill anyone who fits the following description’: AI systems need ‘cast-iron guarantees’ to prevent disaster, misuse in weapons, says expert

Adopted last year, the EU rules aim to avoid abuses of the nascent technology without hobbling innovation in Europe, which faces an uphill challenge as the United States and China charge ahead in the AI field. — Tanaonte/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

EU regulators detail eight harmful AI practices to be banned for safety concerns under new Act

Google’s search engine is poised to enter a new era of artificial intelligence-driven innovation. In the face of competition, it is set to gradually transform into a veritable intelligent assistant. — Reuters pic

What will Google’s search engine look like in the coming months as it plans AI-driven innovation?

Invites is free to download and use (provided you pay for iCloud) and is simple enough to figure out without needing a manual. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

Apple Invites lets you invite everyone to your parties (even if they’re on Android)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Faced with DeepSeek’s frugality, OpenAI open to India collaboration to develop its own cost-effective AI model

Google yesterday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance. — Pic by AFP

Google pledge against using AI for weapons vanishes

Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices on the advice of security agencies. — Pic by Reuters

Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices

Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a at a press conference at a hotel in Seoul. — Pic by AFP

OpenAI chief Altman signs deal with South Korea’s Kakao after DeepSeek upset

OpenAI chief Sam Altman the company has no plans to sue Chinese startup DeepSeek. — Pic by AFP

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ‘no plans’ to sue China’s DeepSeek