InHollywood, movie sequels are often weaker than the originals. For viruses, that logic does not always apply. The virus now named the “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2” by the…

Iran’s long list of adversaries has grown by one more as coronavirus has spread rapidly throughout the country, infecting even senior officials. The outbreak has added a new layer of isolation, as…

OnFebruary 4,Cui Tiankai, China’s ambassador tothe United States, prepared to address an audience of students, scholars, and businesspeople inSan Diego, California. Before the ambassador could…

Over the last year and a half, politicians and activists have spent more than $900 million pumping 5.7 million ads through Facebook’s network. Is there any wonder the company is reluctant to crimp…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transcended the realms of science fiction films, and has become a reality that is spearheading the “fourth industrial revolution”. AI has transformed science and…

InSeptember 2014, when ISIS was at the height of its power, Director ofU.S.National IntelligenceJames Clapperacknowledged thatthe United Stateshad underestimated the terrorist group’s will to fight. …

Facebook Inc. and Google were drawn into an escalating battle of wills on November 20 over the use of political advertising on social media. Trump campaign officials pressured Facebook to…

In recent years, a number of authoritarian governments have begun taking data very seriously. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping believe that the twenty-first century…

As Google launches its Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, it vies to take market share away from the leading three smartphone giants, namely Samsung, Apple, and Huawei. During its unveiling, Google hyped up its…

Artificial Intelligence (AI)is going to be a big game-changer in the global economy. Global spending on AI is expected to hit $35.8 billion this year, up 44 percent over last year. The US and China…