Google Brings Gemini-Powered AI Feature to Maps, Reinventing Community Edits
Google has introduced a new artificial intelligence–driven feature in Google Maps, integrating its Gemini AI into the platform’s popular crowdsourced community edits system, in a move aimed at making location updates faster and more interactive. According to a report by…
Pakistan Moves to Set Up First National Artificial Intelligence Council
Islamabad Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has launched the process to establish the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council, a key step toward implementing the National AI Policy 2025 under the Digital Pakistan Vision, officials said. Most nominations for…
Pakistan hosts ‘AI For Her’ summit to spotlight women-led innovation in artificial intelligence
Pakistan’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem will take centre stage in the capital next month as women technologists, entrepreneurs and industry leaders gather for the AI For Her summit, aimed at promoting female leadership in emerging technologies. Scheduled for February 9–10,…
Pakistan, Microsoft Explore AI, Cloud Collaboration to Boost Digital Transformation
Islamabad Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a strategic meeting with David Frantic, Regional Business Head at Microsoft, to explore potential collaboration across key areas of Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda. According to officials, the discussions focused…
Google turns maps into a smart tour guide with gemini for walkers and cyclists
Islamabad Google is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint by bringing Gemini AI deeper into Google Maps, transforming the app into a smart, interactive tour guide for walkers and cyclists. After launching Gemini-powered assistance for driving navigation last year, the company…
Pakistan Launches AI Tool to Tackle Online Child Abuse
Pakistan has launched a new artificial intelligence–based system aimed at strengthening efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation, as authorities move to modernise investigations amid rising digital abuse. The system, named Katalyst, has been developed through a collaboration between the…
AI Steps Into Education to Ease Teachers Workload in Pakistan
Islamabad Artificial intelligence is making its way into Pakistan’s classrooms, offering tools designed to help teachers focus more on student engagement and learning while automating routine tasks such as grading and lesson planning. According to officials, AI-powered platforms can generate…