Global markets are showing volatility in response to signals of de-escalation in the Iran conflict, with US oil prices tumbling and gold's fall reversing, while the Tokyo stock market saw a significant rise in stock prices as caution over the Iran situation receded.
Seoul's stock market opened sharply higher, with the KOSPI rising over 3%, driven by growing optimism that Washington is moving to end the month-long war in Iran.
DataPro, a credit rating firm, is set to host its annual virtual financial reporting training for media practitioners in Nigeria on March 26, 2026, with a focus on the application of AI in financial analysis.
The Liberal grassroots in Canada are set to debate proposals for age restrictions on social media and AI chatbots at their upcoming national convention.
OpenAI has announced the closure of its AI video generator, Sora, just three months after signing a multiyear deal with Disney. The decision is driven by OpenAI's pivot to prioritize key projects and surging AI compute demands, impacting Disney's investment plans.
South Korea's Cheong Wa Dae and Prime Minister's office are launching emergency economic teams to respond to the Middle East crisis, while Seoul stocks surged on optimism for an end to the US-Iran conflict.
Openreach is leveraging Google AI technology to enhance the speed of its fibre rollout initiatives and simultaneously work towards reducing carbon emissions.
Irish artificial intelligence company Version 1 has announced the creation of 250 new jobs in conjunction with the opening of its new Dublin headquarters and an AI studio.
'Terminator 2' actor Robert Patrick shared his thoughts on current technology, stating it reminds him of the 'Judgment Day' scenario from the films and warning of its potential negative effects.
A judge has expressed skepticism about the Trump administration's position on Anthropic, suggesting the Pentagon's ban on the AI company appears to be a punishment attempt in violation of free speech, as Anthropic challenges the government's 'supply chain risk' label in court.
A new coalition of Korean music industry groups is forming to utilize blockchain technology to track song creation paths, aiming to defend against irreversible AI commercialization.
AI video analytics firm Intellivix has signed an MOU with Australian security company Tom Shaw to jointly develop an autonomous quadruped patrol robot, intended for public safety and defense applications, potentially including the Olympics.
Journalists at Australia's national broadcaster, ABC, are set to strike for the first time in 20 years, citing disputes over pay and the potential use of artificial intelligence.