Japan pushes domestic AI to boost national security
The government plans incentives for researchers and a new supercomputer for AI development.
Samsung to pay $445.5M in US patent infringement case
A Texas jury has ordered Samsung to pay $445.5 million to Collision Communications for infringing wi…
AI chatbots linked to US teen suicides spark legal action
California lawmakers are drafting new rules to curb exploitative AI interactions with young users.
Austrian DPA finds Microsoft 365 Education violates GDPR
The Austrian DPA ruled Microsoft 365 Education breached GDPR, citing illegal tracking and lack of da…
Apple sued for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI model
Apple is being sued by neuroscientists alleging it used pirated books from shadow libraries, includi…
Imperial College unveils plans for new AI campus in west London
The new AI campus in White City will include labs, public spaces, and collaboration areas, advancing…
Amazon expands Project Kuiper with new satellite launches
The latest Kuiper launch marks Amazon’s continued investment in satellite infrastructure designed to…
Italy bans deepfake app that undresses people
Authorities say the measure protects human dignity and privacy amid rising misuse of deepfakes.
Beer deliveries falter after Asahi cyber crisis
Japan’s outdated systems expose Asahi to hackers, highlighting critical gaps in national cybersecuri…
Tech giants race to remake social media with AI
Platforms face backlash over copyright breaches and mental health concerns for younger users.
AI uncovers Lyme disease overlooked by doctors
AI tools aid patients in spotting potential illnesses, but specialists caution that unverified self-…
Unapproved AI tools boom in UK workplaces
UK workers embrace familiar AI apps for emails and reports, yet 28% lack approved workplace alternat…
Study links higher screen time to weaker learning results in children
Based on the findings of the study, experts urge parents to guide children’s digital habits by focus…
Google cautions Australia on youth social media ban proposal
YouTube and Google informed Australian lawmakers that safety should focus on developing better paren…
Purple Fest highlights AI for disabilities
AI tools like real-time captioning empower people with disabilities at Purple Fest 2025, turning bar…
Digital assets set to double in portfolios
By 2030, over half of institutions expect 10-24% of investments in digital assets, with tokenisation…
Netherlands safeguards economic security through Nexperia intervention
Nexperia’s regular operations will continue as the Netherlands move to protect crucial chipmaking ca…
Fake VPN apps linked to banking malware warn security experts
Security analysts have raised alarm after uncovering VPN apps on app stores distributing banking mal…
ICE-tracking apps pulled from the App Store
Developers say the removals follow pressure from the US Department of Justice.
Microsoft restores services after major outage
The issue affected users across multiple regions before traffic was rebalanced.
Meta may bring Reels to the big screen with Instagram TV
Instagram is reportedly exploring a dedicated TV app as it seeks to expand video reach and adapt to …
EU funds AI to spot disease risk early in children and teens
Funded through Horizon Europe, the €8 million project will pilot mobile and web apps in five countri…
Google faces UK action over market dominance
Regulators may require search choice screens and new ranking principles for websites.
Fake VPN app drains bank accounts across Europe
Security experts say the malware can steal banking details and drain accounts.
Tariffs and AI top the agenda for US CEOs over the next three years
KPMG's 2025 Outlook shows CEOs prioritising supply chains, AI integration and talent strategies amid…
Grok to get new AI video detection tools, Musk says
xAI is developing Grok's ability to detect deepfakes and verify their origins to restore trust in di…
Google launches Gemini Enterprise to redefine workplace AI
With over 100,000 partners and new training initiatives, Google aims to make Gemini Enterprise the f…
AI tool accelerates immune cell analysis for researchers
scHDeepInsight uses AI to classify immune cells quickly and accurately, providing researchers with a…
Age verification and online safety dominate EU ministers’ Horsens meeting
Ministers from the EU are meeting in Horsens to strengthen child protection online and reinforce Eur…
AI cameras boost wildfire detection in Minnesota
Minnesota deploys Pano AI cameras to support early wildfire detection and improve first responders' …
Google Cloud to power Gap Inc.’s digital transformation with AI
A new multi-year partnership will see Google Cloud power Gap Inc.'s AI strategy across its portfolio…
Malawi and Zambia join COMESA digital payment trials
The new digital payment trials promise to reshape how businesses and citizens move money across bord…
OpenAI joins dialogue with the EU on fair and transparent AI development
The European Commission and OpenAI exchanged views on transparency, competition and consumer choice …
Council of Europe leads digital governance dialogue at SEEDIG 2025 in Athens
Experts and policymakers gathered in Athens to explore how Europe can protect democracy and human ri…
Microsoft attracts tech pioneers to build the next era of AI
The AI ecosystem of Microsoft now includes the creators of Kubernetes, Python and Google Lens, all w…
Facebook and Instagram Reels get multilingual boost with Meta AI
The new Meta AI translation feature mimics voice and lip movement, offering authentic multilingual v…
Retailers face new pressure under California privacy law
New AI transparency rules extend accountability beyond data privacy.
PayPay and Binance Japan unite to advance digital finance
The new partnership allows Binance Japan users to buy and withdraw crypto directly through PayPay Mo…
Ant Group launches trillion-parameter AI model Ling-1T
The Ling AI family now includes non-thinking, thinking, and multimodal models as Ant Group pushes fo…
Amazon launches Quick Suite for agentic AI in business
The platform automates tasks from daily routines to complex business processes, integrating with app…
Beijing tightens grip on rare earth exports
China’s latest move to tighten control over rare earth exports signals a bold bid to strengthen its …
Google fights to bundle Gemini AI with Maps and YouTube
In a legal hearing, Google argued that bundling Gemini with its apps is essential to its AI strategy…
Intel unveils next-gen 18A processors with high performance and efficiency
Panther Lake introduces scalable multi-chiplet architecture for AI PCs, gaming, and edge application…
MIT creates AI tool to build virtual worlds for robots
The new method uses diffusion models to generate lifelike kitchens, restaurants and homes.
Microsoft boosts AI leadership with NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 supercomputer
A collaboration between Microsoft and NVIDIA marks a major leap in AI infrastructure, enabling faste…
Harvard Medical School licenses health content to Microsoft’s Copilot
Microsoft will pay Harvard for access to disease and wellness content under a partnership that aims …
Quantum innovations promise faster, cleaner, more efficient technologies
Quantum research is driving breakthroughs in energy harvesting, computing and storage, offering both…
Nvidia to invest $2bn in Elon Musk’s xAI
The funds will buy Nvidia GPUs for xAI’s new Colossus 2 data centre in Memphis.
US greenlights Nvidia chip exports to UAE under new AI pact
Under a reciprocal investment framework, the UAE will import advanced Nvidia chips starting 2025 aft…
OSCE warns AI threatens freedom of thought
Experts say AI-driven manipulation threatens personal autonomy and free decision-making.
Satellite images and AI reveal hidden mining footprints worldwide
A new EU-funded project uses AI and satellite imagery to map mining activity and support environment…
ID data from 70,000 Discord users exposed in third-party breach
Around 70,000 Discord users may have had ID photos leaked in a targeted cyber-attack on a third part…
European Commission launches Apply AI and AI in Science strategies
By prioritising innovation and safety, the European Commission aims to turn Europe into a global hub…
No breakthrough in EU debate over chat scanning
The stalled talks highlight the EU’s growing struggle to protect children online without opening the…
EU strengthens AI in science with new strategy
The AI in Science Strategy positions Europe as a leader in AI-driven research, with RAISE central to…
California enacts landmark AI whistleblower law
The law shields whistleblowers with reasonable cause to report catastrophic AI risks without fear of…
Google invests €5 billion to boost Belgium’s AI infrastructure
Belgium will see 300 new jobs and new wind energy projects as Google boosts AI infrastructure and tr…
Alibaba’s Qwen lab launches robotics unit to drive embodied AI
With leading AI models and new robotics ventures, Alibaba is positioning itself at the forefront of …
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Go to 16 new Asian markets
The ChatGPT Go rollout across Asia marks OpenAI’s latest move to attract users in fast-growing marke…
EU boosts AI adoption with new Apply AI Strategy
The strategy positions the public sector as a key driver of AI innovation across European administra…
Gemini expands its footprint in Australia
Australians can now deposit AUD instantly via Osko and NPP to trade crypto faster and easier.
NCSC launches tool to help Kiwis check if their data has been leaked
A free NCSC tool lets New Zealanders check if their data has been leaked and take protective steps.
AI and cloud to drive Google’s partnership with LA28 and Team USA
The partnership will integrate Gemini, Search and Google Cloud to enhance athlete performance, fan e…
Police arrest two teens after Kido data breach
Hackers stole data on 8,000 children and demanded a ransom in Bitcoin.
AI tools bring new hope for cardiovascular medicine
Researchers call for global collaboration to bring precision heart medicine to patients and save mil…
ABB sells Robotics division to SoftBank in $5.4 billion deal
The deal between ABB and SoftBank underscores the growing convergence between industrial robotics an…
Discord incident highlights growing vendor security risks
A cyberattack on an external support platform has exposed Discord user data, prompting investigation…
New copyright settings announced for Sora 2 video generation
OpenAI is facing mounting legal pressure and plans to give copyright owners more granular control ov…
Opal’s global rollout spans 15 countries with major feature upgrades
New debugging tools and parallel workflows accompany Opal's wider rollout, which spans 15 countries …
Kazakhstan turns to AI to fight the shadow economy
The deployment of AI across government systems in Kazakhstan aims to decrease the shadow economy’s s…
AI recreations of Robin Williams spark outrage
She called digital recreations of her father ‘disturbing’ and ‘disrespectful’.
Africa launches world’s largest tokenised economy with $5.5 billion
Aligned with AfCFTA, this tokenized economy projects one million jobs and $10 billion in exports for…
Dubai fines 19 firms for unlicensed crypto operations
VARA issued cease-and-desist orders and financial penalties to firms operating outside its regulator…
Virtual Jesus app ignites debate among believers worldwide
AI chatbots like ‘Text With Jesus’ are drawing thousands of users, but many religious leaders warn t…
Power grid spending surges as US braces for data centre and AI boom
Utility investment is set to surge, driven by data centres and AI, putting unprecedented strain on t…
Machine learning helps prevent disruptions in fusion devices
MIT researchers have combined machine learning and physics to predict plasma behaviour, helping to s…
MIT AI reveals how antibiotic targets Crohn’s bacteria
Researchers used AI to reveal how a new antibiotic selectively targets disease-causing gut bacteria.
Google expands Gemini-powered AI Search across the globe
AI Mode in Search is now available in more than 200 countries and territories, including 35 new lang…
The global struggle to regulate children’s social media use
From Australia to Greece and China, policymakers are exploring how to balance safety, freedom and ac…
Gemini 2.5 Computer Use brings human-like interface control to AI agents
Google’s latest Gemini AI model blends visual reasoning, web control and multi-layer safety features…
Denmark moves to ban social media for under-15s amid child safety concerns
A 2024 citizen initiative and growing public concern have driven Denmark’s push to restrict youth ac…
Nobel Prize awarded for tunnelling in superconducting circuits
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics went to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis for demonstrat…
New AI tools make Facebook Reels more engaging than ever
With AI-driven updates and friend interactions, Facebook’s latest Reels changes focus on making vide…
Study shows how AI can uncover hidden biological mechanisms
Chinese researchers used AI to reveal how echolocation evolved separately in bats and whales, highli…
Study explores AI’s role in future-proofing buildings
A modular AI framework aims to make buildings more resilient to future health and climate challenges…
Spotify links with ChatGPT to enhance personalised listening experiences
The new integration lets ChatGPT suggest playlists, artists or podcasts based on mood, themes or you…
Could AI win a Nobel Prize? Experts debate the possibility
As AI models increasingly generate hypotheses and design experiments, some scientists believe machin…
Sanders warns AI could erase 100 million US jobs
He says AI should serve workers, not just enrich corporate billionaires.
Anthropic launches Bengaluru office to drive responsible AI in India
Following OpenAI’s expansion, Anthropic has entered India with a new Bengaluru office to develop AI …
OpenAI unveils AgentKit for faster AI agent creation
The suite introduces visual design tools, new integrations, and built-in safety guardrails.
Bulgaria eyes AI gigafactory partnership with IBM
The proposed site would host more than 100,000 GPU chips and need up to 500 megawatts of power.
AI maps over 1,300 mouse brain subregions with unprecedented precision
A new AI tool delineates mouse brain regions with city-level precision, reshaping how scientists stu…
New report finds IT leaders unprepared for evolving cyber threats
Over 80% of IT leaders experienced major cyberattacks, but many remain unprepared for complex recove…
Scammers use AI to fake British boutiques
Victims say they were misled into buying poor-quality goods shipped from Asia.
Employees embrace AI but face major training and trust gaps
A new survey shows growing AI adoption but highlights training, trust, and leadership gaps across US…
AI tools reshape how Gen Z approaches buying cars
A new survey shows Gen Z drivers are turning to AI to help choose their first cars.
New cyber rules tighten grip on China’s critical infrastructure
A sweeping new cybersecurity mandate is reshaping how critical infrastructure operators respond to o…
ChatGPT introduces new generation of interactive apps
Users can now interact with apps like Spotify, Canva, and Booking.com directly within chats on all p…
Beware the language of human flourishing in AI regulation
Despite frequent assurances that AI will improve ‘quality of life’, many policy instruments remain v…
Google unveils CodeMender, an AI agent that repairs code vulnerabilities
CodeMender, powered by Gemini Deep Think, autonomously patches flaws and rewrites insecure code, aim…