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OpenAI launches o3-mini to compete with DeepSeek AI following trillion-dollar tech selloff

o3-mini is available to all users via ChatGPT, with higher limits for Plus and Pro subscribers

Trump’s tariff policies explained: EU next in line following Canada, Mexico and China

When asked about the UK, the US president said that trade issues with the UK could be worked out

Texas first U.S. state to ban DeepSeek, RedNote, Lemon8 on government devices

Governor Abbott vowed to protect Texas from foreign threats, restricting potentially harmful foreign technologies

Oil prices rise 0.6 percent to $76.13 amid potential disruptions from Trump’s tariffs

The focus on oil prices increase highlights concerns over potential supply disruptions from Canada and Mexico

Microsoft introduces DeepSeek’s R1 to its cloud amid ongoing IP concerns with OpenAI

R1 provides advanced reasoning capabilities for enterprises to tackle challenges and deliver innovative solutions

Tesla stock rises on Musk’s promise of cheaper EVs despite earnings miss

Musk predicted Tesla will be world’s biggest company

Oil prices rise 0.4 percent to $77.21, head for weekly losses with focus on Trump tariffs and PCE data

Attention focused on key U.S. PCE inflation data later today for clues on interest rates

Global air traffic rises 10.4 percent as demand surges to record high in 2024

Middle Eastern airlines saw a 9.4 percent air traffic rise in 2024

Markets surge after ECB cuts interest rates for fifth time to 2.75 percent

Eurozone stagnation due to industrial recession leads ECB to continue its easing trajectory

DeepSeek under fire in Europe as Ireland and Italy investigate data handling

Both regulators united against China’s AI chatbot over data protection issues

Powell says Fed does “not need to be in a hurry” following rate cut pause, Trump responds

After cutting the benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point last year, the Fed kept it in the current 4.25-4.50 percent range

Oil prices rise 0.2 percent to $76.71 as traders absorb hawkish Fed signal, Trump tariffs

West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 0.3 percent to $72.81 a barrel

US Federal Reserve, UAE central bank hold interest rates steady

After cutting the benchmark interest rate a full percentage point last year, the Fed kept it in the current 4.25-4.50 percent range

Suspected wash trading on blockchains estimated at $2.57 billion in trading volume in 2024: Report

4.52 percent of all launched tokens in 2024 displayed patterns that may be linked to pump-and-dump schemes

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Gov plan for U.S. government agencies amid growing competition

ChatGPT Gov includes many of the capabilities found in OpenAI’s corporate-focused tier, ChatGPT Enterprise

Estonia reaches 100 percent digital government services as UAE aims for 2,000 bureaucratic cuts

Both nations are dedicated to advancing digital transformation and enhancing services for citizens

DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT as top app in App Store, Google Play

On iOS, DeepSeek is currently the No. 1 free app in the U.S. App Store and 51 other countries

Oil prices stabilize at $77.47 amid U.S. inventory data and Trump tariff concerns

Crude prices saw some losses this week amid concerns over weak Chinese economic data

Meta AI launches improvements for personalized chatbot experiences on Facebook and Instagram

Users can now instruct Meta AI on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to retain certain personal information

Boeing reports net loss of $11.83 billion in 2024, largest since 2020

The company recorded fourth-quarter revenues of $15.2 billion and annual revenues of $66.5 billion

Arab Health 2025: NBA champions Robert Horry, Michael Cooper discuss advancing health equity through athletics

Event highlighted the role of sports medicine in supporting the physical health of top athletes and advancing health equity

Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok

In 2020, Microsoft emerged as a top bidder to buy TikTok, but talks soon collapsed when he left office