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 Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and OpenAI teams ​were working together on a project linked to Sora, OpenAI’s AI video tool. Just 30 minutes after that meeting, the Disney ‌team was blindsided with word that OpenAI was dropping the tool altogether, a person familiar with the matter said. OpenAI announced the move publicly on Tuesday. “It was a big rug-pull,” according to the person, who requested anonymity to discuss the matter. The move is the first big step by the ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas such as ​coding tools and corporate customers. But the abrupt…

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms (META.O) violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company ​of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and of enabling child sexual exploitation on those platforms. After deliberating less than a day, the jury found that Meta violated New Mexico’s ‌consumer protection law and ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties. The verdict marks the first time a jury has ruled on such claims against Meta, as the company faces a wave of lawsuits over how its…

Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity growth by more than 4 percentage points over the next decade, although a prolonged energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday. While the ECB’s immediate focus is the conflict in the Middle East and what it may mean for inflation, Lane highlighted AI as a key long-term driver for the bloc’s economic fortunes. He told an ECB conference the potential payoff from AI adoption would vary widely depending on how fast the technology spread. A take-up rate in line with previous innovations such as the…

Tencent (0700.HK) launched a tool on Sunday to ​integrate its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw ‌agent, deepening its push into AI agents that have become a key battleground among China’s technology companies. The software, called ClawBot, will ​appear as a contact within WeChat, allowing ​users of China’s most popular app with over ⁠1 billion monthly active users to connect directly with ​OpenClaw. Users can send and receive commands to interact with ​the AI agent through the messaging interface. The integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as ​transferring files and sending emails on…

Hania Aamir makes headlines for her Eid look that has divided social media. For Eid, Hania opted for a saree paired with a sleeveless blouse, keeping her overall look minimal with simple makeup and a traditional parandi hairstyle. While some fans appreciated her elegance, a section of social media users expressed disappointment, stating that the outfit did not align with typical Eid fashion. Several users took to social media to share their opinions. While a few praised her beauty, others criticised her styling choices, suggesting that the look lacked the traditional “Eid vibe.” “What kind of Eid look is this?…

Mahira Khan recently addressed the long-standing issue regarding the lack of a structured royalty system in the Pakistani media. The actress highlighted that while famous stars survive, the crew and junior artists face extreme financial hardships. This candid discussion took place during a promotional interview for her new movie titled Aag Lagay Basti Main. The star emphasised that the current revenue distribution in the local industry remains very unfair and heavily imbalanced. During the show, the host mentioned an old social media post where she advocated for paying artist royalties. Mahira Khan stated: “I’m not saying we should exactly follow…

Ranveer Singh is facing a significant legal setback regarding his previous mimicry controversy. The Karnataka High Court heard his plea on March 24, 2025, regarding an FIR filed against his actions. Ranveer Singh has now informed the court that he is ready to submit a formal, unconditional apology. He will also visit the famous Chamundi Temple as part of the court’s legal order. Advocate Prashant Methal argued during the recent hearing that the previous social media apology was not sincere. He claimed the message was posted by the management team of the actor rather than by Ranveer. Senior advocate Sajan…

Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory at the weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One’s sweeping new regulations. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will carry their early dominance into Suzuka with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton their nearest challengers. Red Bull and Verstappen are scrambling to recover from a disastrous start to the Formula One season, as are McLaren whose drivers – world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – both failed to start in China…

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahesh Theekshana has joined the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as Hyderabad Kingsmen announced his signing. Theekshana will replace Odel Bartlett in the team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also released the updated schedule for PSL 11, starting from March 26. The tournament will span 39 days, featuring a total of 44 matches, including the final.

Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran again rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States was in negotiations to end the war, which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the US is negotiating with itself. The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is dominated by the hardline elite Revolutionary Guards, comes amid reports that the US has sent a 15-point plan for discussion to Tehran. “Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you (Trump) negotiating with yourself?” the top spokesperson for Iran’s joint military…