Can IT training replace empty slogans? Jamaat-e-Islami bets big on digital skills to tackle youth unemployment. Game-changer or just good PR?
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Chinese Scientists Develop Nuclear Battery with Half Century-Long Lifespan
Chinese firm unveils Zhulong-1, a C-14 nuclear battery with a 50-year lifespan, revolutionizing clean energy and micro-power tech.
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Taiwan Vows Most Advanced Technology Will Not Go To US Under $100bn Trump Deal
Taiwan vows to keep its most advanced chip technology onshore amid TSMC’s $100bn US deal with Trump, sparking security concerns.
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Starlink Moves Closer to Launch in Pakistan as Registration Process Begins
PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas.
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Taiwan’s TSMC to Invest $100bn in US Chip Manufacturing, Trump Announces
TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
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Pakistan Expands IT Exports to Qatar, Targets $25 Million Goal
IT exporters of Pakistan target $25 million in exports to Qatar, showcasing innovation at Web Summit Qatar 2025.
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AI and LAWS in Warfare: The Tech That Could Tip South Asia’s Power Scale
AI and LAWs are changing the rules of engagement. How will this impact regional stability, security, and the balance of power?
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Indian Media Sues OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Copyright Infringement
India’s top news outlets, including ANI, sue OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train ChatGPT.
![Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears. [Image via Reuters]](http://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/587759_2988173_updates-320x179.webp)
Chinese Startup DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek challenges US tech giants with a low-cost model, sparking investor scrutiny and price war fears.
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Trump Criticizes US AI Strategy, Calls DeepSeek a Wake-Up Call for America
Trump calls China’s DeepSeek AI a “wake-up call” for US tech, highlighting its cheaper, efficient, and growing popularity.
