OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence model designed to perform complex computer-based tasks, develop software, conduct scientific research, and assist cybersecurity professionals.
Filipino merchants using QR Ph can now accept payments from international consumers through their home e-wallets and banking apps following an integration between Philippine Payments Management Inc. (PPMI) and Alipay+.
Alibaba has launched the international edition of QwenWork, an artificial intelligence agent platform designed to automate workplace tasks across web and desktop environments.
PhilWeb Corp. has appointed Lance Y. Gokongwei as chairman of its board of directors following the departure of Crisanto Roy B. Alcid from his posts as chairman and chief executive officer.
Data center operator Equinix is committing another $50 million to its corporate foundation, doubling its total investment since 2022 as the organization expands digital inclusion and technology workforce programs, including an initiative for underserved students in the Philippines.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured Green Lane certification from the Board of Investments (BOI) for its 12-megawatt Angeles Data Center in Pampanga, allowing the project to undergo expedited permit and licensing procedures.
Salesforce and Anthropic have expanded their partnership with the launch of Claudeforce, an integration that connects Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models with Salesforce data, business rules, workflows, and applications.
Rakuten Viber has rolled out an in-app travel eSIM service in the Philippines, allowing users to purchase data-only roaming packages for international trips without installing another application or replacing their physical SIM cards.
The Philippine Science High School (PSHS) community will mark the institution’s 62nd anniversary with an alumni homecoming and a fundraising project to modernize classrooms at its main campus.
