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A COALITION of business groups warned President Donald Trump that a newly announced US$100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications risks harming the US economy and urged the administration to avoid changes to the skilled worker programme that impose added burdens on companies.In a letter sent on Friday to Trump, roughly a dozen industry organisations representing chipmakers, software companies and retailers said the new fee threatens to crimp a crucial talent pipeline of foreign skilled workers and leave critical jobs unfilled.“We ask the administration to work with industry on necessary reforms to the H-1B visa program without increasing the significant challenges…

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On Thursday, a team of researchers led by Microsoft announced that they had discovered, and possibly patched, what they’re terming a biological zero-day—an unrecognized security hole in a system that protects us from biological threats. The system at risk screens purchases of DNA sequences to determine when someone’s ordering DNA that encodes a toxin or dangerous virus. But, the researchers argue, it has become increasingly vulnerable to missing a new threat: AI-designed toxins. How big of a threat is this? To understand, you have to know a bit more about both existing biosurveillance programs and the capabilities of AI-designed proteins.…

If artificial intelligence technology fails to meet the high expectations priced in by the market, it could result in a sudden loss of value [SINGAPORE] With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as one of the biggest structural themes in global markets, concerns are rising about the potential for bubbles, where inflated valuations could collapse and lead to a sudden loss of value.Against this context, the Republic’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is applying a framework to guide its investments across the AI value chain in public equities as well as private markets, said its group chief investment officer Bryan Yeo. “This AI…

A historically bearish analyst firm who’s been underwater on Apple stock for years has downgraded the stock to underperform, arguing that investors are placing too much faith in the upcoming iPhone 18.Analysts don’t agree on iPhone 18Jefferies analyst Edison Lee trimmed Apple’s price target to $205.16 from $205.82. Lee said improved demand for the iPhone 17 has already been priced into the stock, leaving little room for growth tied to future models.According to Jefferies, the iPhone 17 benefited from a price cut on the base model and strong trade-in values for older devices. Demand picked up after a slow start,…

U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, have agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovationsTOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, agreed Friday to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations using Nvidia’s computer chips.“The AI industrial revolution has already begun. Building the infrastructure to power it is essential in Japan and around the world,” Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said, hugging his Fujitsu counterpart Takahito Tokita…

MANILA, Philippines — World shares advanced on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s rise to records despite the the shutdown of the U.S. government. Technology shares jumped on expectations of higher demand for computer chips due to a partnership between South Korean tech firms and OpenAI. The future for S&P 500 was up nearly 0.2% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down less than 0.1%In early European trading, Germany’s DAX added 1.3% to 24,435.24 while France’s CAC 40 climbed nearly 1.2% to 8,058.80, also fueled by tech shares. Britain’s FTSE 100 edged up less than 0.1% to 9,452.81.In Asia,…

Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, is seeking a heavyweight outsider to run Britain’s main banking watchdog, with a senior Barclays executive expected to be among the top contenders for the job.Sky News has learnt that the Treasury is to advertise the post of chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which oversees financial services firms such as banks and insurers, within days. One source said the recruitment process could kick off as early as next week.The process, which will run for several months, will lead to the appointment of a successor to Sam Woods, a long-serving official who has served…

Dubai-Real.Estate stands at the forefront of investor insights, serving as a vital portal for those exploring the ever-evolving landscape of real estate in Dubai. This market isn’t just expanding—it’s morphing, racing ahead with the kind of momentum only cities like Dubai can generate. Here, luxury meets legislation, opportunity pairs with innovation, and investors—both seasoned and fresh—find a playground of potential.Market Movement: A Pulse CheckThe first quarter of 2025 didn’t whisper growth; it roared. Average residential prices across Dubai climbed by 3.7%, touching AED 1,749 per square foot—a full 17.6% higher than the previous peak back in 2014. But villas? They…

Google just launched a new set of Nest cameras, and this time the big upgrade isn’t only about sharper video but also about adding Gemini AI into the mix. If you’ve ever wished your security camera could actually tell you what’s going on instead of just sending a vague “motion detected” alert, that’s pretty much what these new Nest devices are aiming for. There are three of them: the new wired Nest Outdoor Camera, a wired Indoor Camera, and a wired Nest Doorbell. Prices start at around $100 for the indoor one and go up to $180 for the doorbell.…