How Microsoft is teaching AI to understand biological systems
AI at Microsoft Research is learning the language of biology, enabling protein design, precision med…
Global data center investment hits record $61bn
Analysts warn that unprecedented spending by AI firms, including OpenAI, raises concerns over long-t…
xAI could reach AGI by 2026 as the AI race intensifies
Growing competition in AI has pushed xAI to accelerate development, as Musk signals that AGI timelin…
Hedge funds and banks drive growth in crypto-ETF trading
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs is transforming the US crypto market, but regulator…
Samsung introduces upgraded AI-powered appliances at CES 2026
AI Vision upgrades enable automatic food recognition, simpler inventory management, and smart wine p…
Ripple transforms cross-border payments with XRP
XRP acts as a bridge currency in RippleNet, providing liquidity and enabling near-instant settlement…
EU moves to extend child abuse detection rules
Brussels wants to extend interim child protection rules until 2028, ensuring online services can con…
Mac users lose ChatGPT voice access in 2026
OpenAI has announced the removal of Voice functionality from its ChatGPT macOS app, citing plans to …
Civil servants and AI will work together in 2050
Governments must strengthen foresight, create experimentation spaces, and embed continuous learning …
TSA introduces a fee for travellers without ID
US airport travellers without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 TSA fee from February, as author…
EU sets course for digital euro adoption
A new Council mandate sets the legal framework for a digital euro, introducing privacy safeguards, h…
Bank of England governor warns AI could displace jobs at Industrial Revolution scale
The governor of the Bank of England has warned that artificial intelligence is likely to displace wo…
Dubai charities open doors to crypto donations
By embracing virtual assets in charitable giving, Dubai continues to position itself as a global cen…
Google study shows teens embrace AI
The Future Report finds young people embrace AI but call for guidance and transparency, reflecting t…
UK plans ban on deepfake AI nudification apps
Proposed UK legislation would criminalise AI nudification apps, strengthening protections against de…
Major IBM training programme to boost India’s AI, cybersecurity and quantum skills
IBM has committed to training 5 million learners in India in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity …
AI-generated video falsely claims US military to ‘take over’ Nigerian army
A widely shared video claiming a U.S. military officer announced the United States would 'take over'…
UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack
A cyber-attack on the UK Foreign Office raises concerns about state-sponsored hacking, with experts …
Japan’s mobile competition law forces Apple to adjust iOS app payments
Changes to iOS in Japan expand developer options as Apple responds to new competition rules.
Digital fraud declines in Russia after rollout of Cyberbez measures
Authorities say tighter rules on calls, SIM cards and banking are curbing cyber fraud.
UK report quantifies rapid advances in frontier AI capabilities
By publishing the report, the government aims to support international collaboration on AI safety re…
New EU health package targets biotech, AI and medical device reform
The EU is seeking to close biotech investment gaps and speed access to medical innovation through a …
Strong AI memory demand boosts Micron outlook into 2026
Record revenue and bullish guidance reinforced Micron’s position as the S&P 500's top chip performer…
Google DeepMind partners with DOE for AI-driven science
The partnership builds on AlphaFold’s Nobel-recognised protein prediction work, aiming to advance US…
Natural language meets robotics in MIT’s on-demand object creation system
The system combines natural language, 3D generative AI and robotic arms to enable rapid, modular obj…
Amazon considers 10 billion investment in OpenAI
A major new investment could expand OpenAI’s resources and partnerships, boosting its AI capabilitie…
New Kimwolf Android botnet linked to a record-breaking DDoS attacks
A newly identified Android botnet called Kimwolf highlights escalating risks from insecure smart dev…
PwC automates AI governance with Agent Mode
Model Edge’s new capability from PwC uses agentic AI to strengthen audit readiness and scale enterpr…
The limits of raw computing power in AI
AI is entering a phase where human knowledge, skills, and organisational choices may matter far more…
AI reshapes media in North Macedonia with new regulatory guidance
The research contributes to broader European efforts to align North Macedonian media regulation with…
AI and security trends shape the internet in 2025
Europe leads in Internet performance, with Spain topping quality rankings, amid rising digital relia…
Crypto theft soars in 2025 with fewer but bigger attacks
Personal wallet attacks rose sharply, while DeFi losses remained stable, reflecting stronger ecosyst…
Healthcare faces growing compliance pressure from AI adoption
From HIPAA to FDA oversight, AI use in healthcare is triggering enforcement risks that require stron…
US platforms signal political shift in DSA risk reports
Major online platforms submitted updated DSA risk reports as EU enforcement intensifies, revealing s…
Nigeria reaches AI training milestone under Microsoft skills initiative
Microsoft reports that over 350,000 Nigerians have now been trained in artificial intelligence skill…
Joule Agent workshops help organisations build practical AI agent solutions
SAP is promoting hands-on Joule Agent Discovery and Design workshops that help organisations identif…
Gemini users can now build custom AI mini-apps with Opal
Google has integrated Opal, its experimental no-code AI mini-app builder from Google Labs, directly …
OpenAI adds pinned chat feature to ChatGPT apps
ChatGPT users can now pin conversations using simple menu actions, reducing the need to scroll throu…
Canada drives AI growth and adoption
Federal funding helps Ontario AI businesses scale innovations while promoting safe and responsible a…
DDoS attacks in 2025 become faster and smarter
Automation is driving DDoS attacks to new extremes in 2025, with multi-vector campaigns and IoT botn…
Instacart faces FTC scrutiny over AI pricing tool
AI-based price testing at Instacart has triggered a probe by the Federal Trade Commission.
ChatGPT expands with a new app directory from OpenAI
In-chat app publishing shows how OpenAI is repositioning ChatGPT as an action layer.
New 5G-advanced upgrade boosts UAE connectivity
Sustainable design and advanced spectrum use are shaping the next phase of 5G-advanced rollout acros…
Solana withstands massive DDoS pressure
Heavy DDoS traffic reportedly hit the network, yet Solana maintained uptime and fast confirmations, …
Competing visions of AGI emerge at Google DeepMind and Microsoft
AGI development is increasingly shaped by differing priorities around science, products and governan…
AI ethics shifts from principles to governance frameworks
Sector-specific rules are redefining how AI ethics applies in healthcare and hiring.
Russia considers restoring Roblox access after compliance talks
Authorities in Russia said Roblox admitted failures in chat safety and game moderation, prompting ta…
New AI model analyses X-rays to predict ageing and disease risk
Machine learning and medical imaging offer new tools for personalised, preventive medicine by reveal…
xAI launches Grok Voice Agent API for developers
Developers can integrate custom tools, real-time search, and expressive voices, with support for mul…
OpenAI expands AI training for newsrooms worldwide
The OpenAI Academy for News Organizations aims to strengthen journalism by supporting investigative …
Meta updates AI glasses with voice and music features
Smart glasses now offer conversation-focus and music features, with Meta’s latest update blending ac…
New AI framework simplifies complex scientific problems into basic equations
Researchers have developed an AI approach that tackles complex scientific challenges by reformulatin…
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash for scalable frontier AI
Early adopters deploy Google's Gemini 3 Flash for coding, gaming, deepfake detection and legal analy…
Euro stablecoins pass $1 billion milestone
Ethereum leads euro stablecoin issuance, but deployment is spreading to multiple blockchains focused…
OpenAI brings in former UK chancellor George Osborne
Political experience meets artificial intelligence as UK chancellor George Osborne steps into a seni…
UNDP and UNESCO support AI training for judiciary
The training highlighted how responsible AI can improve access to justice and support judicial decis…
AI-generated ads face new disclosure rules in South Korea
Mandatory AI labelling aims to protect consumers in South Korea while raising concerns about innovat…
Salesforce expands Stockholm office to advance agentic AI
Expanded real estate investment signals Salesforce’s long term commitment to Sweden and Northern Eur…
Segment Anything adds audio as Meta unveils SAM Audio
SAM Audio by Meta simplifies isolating voices, instruments and background noise using AI.
AI helps Everbloom create sustainable cashmere alternatives
Sustainable textiles take a leap forward as Everbloom’s Braid.AI creates high-quality fabrics from w…
EU approves €1.8 billion clean energy boost through Modernisation Fund
Revenues from the EU ETS push the Modernisation Fund support beyond €20 billion, accelerating clean …
EIB backs Nokia research into 5G-Advanced and AI-driven 6G
Nokia plans to use the loan to accelerate advanced 5G and 6G research across the EU.
Armenian agritech startups use AI, drones and blockchain to empower small farms
Young entrepreneurs in Armenia are deploying artificial intelligence, drones and blockchain to tackl…
GPT Image 1.5 brings faster and precise edits
Users can create or transform images with new tools for blending, rearranging, and stylistic transfo…
New AI agent helps organise your day
Users can interact with a new Google assistant to teach it preferences, store ideas, and set reminde…
Brazilian bank executive promotes Bitcoin for diversification
Growing support for small crypto allocations among global banks signals a broader shift in tradition…
Local experts highlight AI’s potential for regional development
Community leaders and local experts in the Columbia Basin are discussing how artificial intelligence…
AI shows promise in scientific research tasks
AI models assist in literature searches, complex proofs, and multi-step research tasks, reducing wor…
BioTechEU aims to close Europe’s biotech funding gap
The EU and EIB have launched BioTechEU to address funding gaps and scale health innovation across Eu…
UN member states adopt WSIS+20 outcome document
Adopted at the UN General Assembly, the WSIS+20 outcome document makes the Internet Governance Forum…
AI governance talks deepen as BRICS aligns national approaches
Russia says BRICS is coordinating on AI while rejecting premature common standards.
UN reviews global digital progress at WSIS+20
Global debates at the UN revealed growing urgency over how rapidly advancing digital technologies co…
WSIS+20 highlights deep gaps in global digital access
Global leaders warned that rapid digital progress is masking more profound inequalities and new risk…
E-commerce transformation through blockchain technology
Future online commerce will integrate blockchain alongside AI, IoT and advanced cryptography, formin…
Generative AI use grows across the EU
AI adoption is rising among younger Europeans, highlighting the growing role of intelligent technolo…
OpenAI’s GPT-5 shows a breakthrough in wet lab biology
New OpenAI findings suggest advanced AI models may support faster and cheaper wet lab research by pr…
Denmark pushes digital identity beyond authentication
As realistic AI-generated media scales, identity systems must verify not only access but also conten…
AI and crypto reshape holiday shopping this year
Gen Z shoppers are driving digital-first commerce, embracing biometrics, social platforms, crypto pa…
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with faster AI images
ChatGPT now supports advanced image creation and editing through GPT Images 1.5, offering users fast…
Customer trust at risk as retail cyberattacks grow
As AI personalisation expands, retailers must balance innovation with data protection, strengthening…
AI models reach human-level language analysis
Research shows large language models can reason about language, handle recursion and phonology, and …
Vietnam expands 5G and strengthens digital trust
Rapid 5G expansion places Vietnam among global broadband leaders, reinforcing digital transformation…
AI research challenges long-held assumptions about covert attention
Covert attention may be an emergent property, researchers find.
Language models impress but miss real-world understanding
Growing concerns from Yann LeCun suggest language models impress with words but fall short on real-w…
Microsoft outlines how AI is shifting from tools to partners in 2026
AI adoption enters a new phase ahead of 2026 according to Microsoft.
UK launches taskforce to boost women in tech
Industry leaders warn limited representation threatens innovation as the UK pursues ambitious AI obj…
Africa urged to focus on practical, local AI solutions rather than frontier models
An opinion column argues that Africa should not compete to build the largest frontier AI models, but…
Dubai Police explores AI for VIP protection
Growing adoption of AI-driven security solutions reflects Dubai Police’s strategy to enhance readine…
Taiwan hospital deploys AI robots to assist healthcare workers
Taichung Municipal Hospital has deployed 20 AI-powered robots to support staff by guiding patients, …
Private surveillance raises concerns in New Orleans
City leaders remain split as a non profit manages live surveillance and sets its own rules.
Top Alexa questions of 2025 reveal diverse user interests
Amazon has released its annual list of the most asked questions of 2025 posed to its Alexa voice ass…
AI-driven Christmas scams surge online
Cybercriminals now use AI to mimic brands, build fake shops and produce convincing phishing messages…
UN General Assembly to hold WSIS+20 high-level meeting
The upcoming UN meeting will bring governments and other stakeholders together to reflect on two dec…
AI reporting playbook published by Google
The playbook draws on two years of Google's internal AI reporting experience.
Oracle and Google Cloud launch AI database service in India
Enterprises in India gain access to Oracle Exadata, Autonomous AI Database, and AI Lakehouse through…
Open-source scheduler Slurm moves under NVIDIA ownership
Slurm will remain open-source following NVIDIA's acquisition.
Banks and fintechs turn to Visa as stablecoin infrastructure matures
Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice through its Visa Consulting & Analytics unit, …
UK-EU cyber dialogue strengthens policy alignment
Cyber policy coordination between the UK and EU advanced with talks on legislation, capacity buildin…
Credit reporting breach exposes 5.6 millions consumers through third party API
Millions of consumer records were accessed during a prolonged API breach, raising serious concerns a…
New AI tool links genetic mutations to diseases with improved accuracy
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that not only detects disease-causing gen…