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DeepSeek’s updated V4 Pro AI model struggles on benchmarks, shines in cybersecurity

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has quietly released DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813, an updated version of its latest flagship model, leaving some developers underwhelmed by its overall capabilities and disappointed in its pricing – but impressing researchers in niche areas like cybersecurity. The stealth update to April’s preview version came with a brief statement on DeepSeek’s official website on Wednesday, noting that the model offered “significantly enhanced agent capabilities”, but

EBID commits more than half a billion US dollar to accelerate development across West Africa

Queensland Introduces Electricity Connection Performance Framework

The Queensland Government has announced a new performance framework aimed at reducing electricity connection times for homes, industrial users and energy projects across the state. The Connections Guarantee introduces publicly reported key performance indicators (KPIs) for state-owned network operators Energy Queensland and Powerlink as part of the government’s broader Energy Roadmap. According to the official […]

Africa's Young Disruptors: Part Three

Why House Dems may go easy on one of GOP's most vulnerable members

Rep. Mike Lawler's (R-N.Y.) fight to hold on to a key battleground seat is getting a behind-the-scenes assist — for now, at least — from an unlikely group: House Democrats.Why it matters: Kamala Harris carried Lawler's district in 2024, but some Democrats are privately wary of spending the small fortune it would take to oust one of the GOP's most bipartisan —

Congressional campaign stars

It's August, which means lawmakers are fanning out across the country to campaign for themselves and their colleagues.Why it matters: A friendly senator or House member can help on the stump. But only a handful can juice fundraising, draw a real crow

Singapore: AI Adoption Linked to Higher Revenue and Employment

A study finds that AI adoption is associated with higher revenue and employment, while highlighting the importance of strong digital foundations, targeted business support and workforce training.

Indonesia Expands Internet Infrastructure for Public Services

Indonesia’s Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (BAKTI) is continuing to expand internet infrastructure to strengthen the delivery of public services, particularly in frontier, outermost and disadvantaged regions. The initiative supports connectivity for schools, healthcare facilities, local government offices and community centres through a combination of satellite services, fibre-optic networks and mobile infrastructure. The programme also […]

Malaysia: Rukun Negara Remains Vital Guide in Digital Age

Malaysia’s Rukun Negara remains an important guide for responsible digital citizenship, encouraging young people to verify online information, exercise freedom of expression responsibly and respect the law.

Thailand: Government System Review, Partnership to Boost Digital Security

Thailand is strengthening digital security by a review of government systems, proposed MFA measures and an Apple partnership focused on online safety, child protection and digital resilience.

The Philippines: Smart Governance Project for Public Safety, Digital Services

The Philippines is advancing smart governance in Mountain Province via a tech-driven initiative focused on improving public safety, digital services and sustainable community development.