February 17, 2026

State Bank of Pakistan Launches Cyber Shield to Secure Banking System by 2030

The State Bank of Pakistan has launched 'Cyber Shield', a cyber resilience plan to protect banks from rising cyber threats. The strategy aims to safeguard financial services and build strong cyber defenses by 2030.

February 17, 2026

London Police Use Drones, Ebikes to Catch Phone Theft Gangs Recruiting Kids via Snapchat

London gangs are recruiting children to steal iPhones for cash via Snapchat. Police use drones, ebikes, and facial recognition to curb thefts amid rising concern.

February 17, 2026

China Urged to Merge Commercial and Military Space Tech to Boost Defence

Chinese researchers call for blending commercial satellite use with military systems. As rivals like the US tap private firm tech, China aims to strengthen its space power with a military-civil satellite network.

February 17, 2026

Anthropic CEO: We Don’t Know if AI Models Are Conscious as AGI Race Heats Up

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei admits uncertainty over AI consciousness amid faster AGI timelines. Their latest model, Claude Opus 4.6, stirs debate with unusual safety test behaviors.

February 17, 2026

Over 130 Delegates Attend National Conference on AI in Veterinary Medicine at Madras

A three-day national conference on AI and emerging technologies in veterinary medicine began at Madras Veterinary College, drawing 130+ delegates. Experts highlighted the role of AI in precision diagnosis and animal health care innovations.