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The AI dilemma

When we think of AI dangers, we often imagine dystopian scenarios like The Matrix or Terminator, where rogue machines rebel. But the real threat may lie not in physical destruction,…

Closer to midnight

So far, we have lived in an era of arms control and disarmament efforts made during the cold war – though we have taken this for granted. The international security…

Emerging technologies for innovation

With a population of over 240 million, more than 60 per cent of which is under the age of 30, Pakistan is at a crucial moment in its developmental journey.…

Redefining progress: China at 75

As China marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, it stands as a testament to an extraordinary transformation. From the ruins of civil war in 1949,…

Redefining defence

EVERY Sept 6, Pakistan marks Defence Day to celebrate the determination of the nation and its armed forces to defend the country against India’s aggression in 1965. The war lasted…

Promoting AI

THE launch last week of a task force on Artificial Intelligence to spur national development is welcome news. Its goal is to develop a roadmap for AI adoption in governance, healthcare, education…

Don’t blame the Chinese

AN exam question for CSS aspirants: what’s higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the seas, stronger than steel, and sweeter than honey? Well, dear candidate, any hesitation suggests your patriotism…

The brave new world of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it is a powerful force reshaping the world as we know it. From accelerating scientific discoveries to altering…

Brick in the wall

I HAD to join Facebook, Twitter and Slack when I started graduate school in 2016 — for different messaging purposes. I thought all of this could be done on WhatsApp…