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Inside the kill zone of the Ukraine drone war
Published on 19/07/2025
» “Drones, drones, drones. Only drones. A lot of drones.” A weary Ukrainian platoon commander speaks to the transformed nature of modern warfare as he’s medically evacuated from the front lines.
Probably the saga to end all sagas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/06/2025
» The latest nationwide crackdown on motorcyclists not wearing crash helmets kicked off on June 1. Whether it will prove more effective than countless previous campaigns remains to be seen. But don't hold your breath.
Authentic intelligence rises with AI
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/05/2025
» As the cognitive power and proliferation of artificial intelligence take the world by storm, the case for authenticity and originality paradoxically becomes more compelling and carries higher premiums. It is now a widely accepted reality that AI is on its way to master human thought processes and proceed beyond them. This means that it will be more difficult for humans to differentiate between what comes from AI and what does not. As such, the time has come after nearly 40 years of being published -- including more than 25 of them with this newspaper -- that this column goes subjective.
Censure theatrics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2025
» Re: "Political experts split on censure outcome", (BP, March 26).
Smarter Products, Safer Lives: Bosch Innovates with AI
Published on 07/01/2025
» Software and artificial intelligence (AI) are already shaping our present. For the future, however, they will be crucial. Bosch was quick to recognise the opportunities offered by intelligent software and services, and focused on them at an early stage: AI now features in every one of the technology company’s products – or was involved in their production. “Intelligent software and digital services have become cornerstones of our core business,” says Tanja Rueckert, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at the CES 2025 electronics trade fair in Las Vegas, Nevada. And the AI and software business is continuing to gain speed: Bosch expects to achieve sales of software and digital services of over 4 billion euros by the beginning of the next decade. The Mobility business sector will generate around two-thirds of this sales revenue.
Dakar Rally champion Sainz pulls out after Baciuska wins marathon stage
AFP, Published on 07/01/2025
» BISHA (SAUDI ARABIA) - Carlos Sainz's defence of his Dakar Rally title ended prematurely on Monday when the Spaniard was forced to pull out after the marathon 48-hour stage won by Lithuanian driver Rokas Baciuska.
Maybe it's time to look on the bright side
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/01/2025
» It is that time of the year when columnists are expected to make a few pertinent predictions concerning what could be in store for the next 12 months. However, things are so unpredictable at the moment that even Nostradamus would struggle to come up with a half-decent forecast. We are also entering the Year of the Snake which is not particularly comforting.
51 Innovations Honoured at International Innovation Awards 2024 Ceremony
Published on 12/12/2024
» As technology advances at an unprecedented pace with AI at the forefront of it, a crucial question emerges: How can humans and AI coexist harmoniously while upholding principles of integrity and ethics?
China U-turn on night biking craze shows obsession with control
Published on 11/11/2024
» A nighttime biking craze has sparked a backlash from Chinese officials concerned about traffic chaos and caught off guard by a surprise mass-cycle of university students — a demographic with a history of protest.
'Learn' how to drive
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/09/2024
» Re: "No justice for Nong Cartoon", (Editorial, Sept 19).