Sam Altman praises rapid AI adoption in India
Model boosts multilingual support across over twelve Indian languages.
James Cameron warns AI could spark a real-life Terminator apocalypse
Despite fears, Cameron nonetheless suggests AI superintelligence might also help solve humanity’s bi…
Article 19 report finds Belarus’s ‘anti-extremism’ laws threaten digital rights
The report finds Belarus’s ‘anti-extremist’ and ‘anti-terrorist’ laws repress digital rights by pro…
AI-generated video misleads as tsunami footage in Japan
Viral footage of a tsunami hitting Japan was debunked as synthetic content, spreading misinformation…
GPT-5 launch sparks backlash as OpenAI removes ChatGPT model choice
GPT-5 promises better reasoning and fewer hallucinations, but critics say responses are shorter, slo…
France telecom exposes millions of customer records
Compromised data excludes credit card numbers and passwords according to Bouygues.
Healthcare cybersecurity failures put patient safety at risk, Modat warns
Modat urges urgent action to secure connected medical equipment and reduce cyber risks in healthcare…
The Browser Company unveils a paid plan for AI browser
Dia’s Pro plan marks The Browser Company’s first revenue-generating subscription service.
EU member states clash over the future of encrypted private messaging
The EU nears a critical decision on Chat Control, balancing child protection needs with citizens’ ri…
Fintiv accuses Apple for allegedy stealing its trade secrets
Fintiv sued Apple, alleging it stole CorFire’s trade secrets to create Apple Pay. Despite recent leg…
Japan’s Fujitsu targets industrial quantum leap with 10,000‑qubit machine by 2030
The early-stage system will deliver 250 logical qubits using the tailored STAR architecture.
Cities embracing Bitcoin for rental payments
Bitcoin is gaining ground in the rental market, with direct and indirect payment options helping ten…
Microsoft Copilot launches GPT-5 Smart Mode for users
You can access GPT-5 via Copilot’s Smart Mode without even needing a Microsoft account.
Riverlane deploys Deltaflow 2 QEC in first UK commercial quantum integration
Quantum error correction moves from research to deployment as Riverlane secures partnerships across …
Warner Bros Discovery targets password sharing on Max
Max plans to detect unusual logins and enforce stricter rules, following Netflix’s successful passwo…
ShinyHunters breach Google’s Salesforce database
Organisations urged to secure Salesforce access and educate staff on phishing threats.
GPT-5 launches with ‘PhD-level performance’
Industry leaders say GPT-5 signals a rapid advance in AI capabilities across coding, writing, and he…
TikTok Shop faces surge in crypto phishing scams
A phishing campaign called “ClickTok” is targeting TikTok Shop users with fake domains, discounted p…
Jio reports growth as it ramps up 6G and AI strategy
Jio is pushing into 6G and AI with global ambitions, aiming for shareholder gains and domestic leade…
Autonomous AI coding tool Jules now publicly available from Google
Google's new AI agent Jules offers autonomous coding tools for free, raising productivity and ethica…
UAE strengthen crypto oversight
Efforts to unify crypto oversight expand as the UAE promotes cross-border cooperation among its fina…
Scientists use AI to teach drones to program themselves
Professor Peter Burke’s AI-powered drone generates its command centre mid-flight, dramatically reduc…
Trump executive order opens 401(k) plans to crypto
Experts say cryptocurrencies are now part of the global financial ecosystem, shaped by regulation an…
Visa boosts cyber defence support for clients
Clients gain access to training, risk analysis and maturity assessments through Visa’s global networ…
Laser Digital first to offer regulated crypto options in Dubai
The project will begin with simple Bitcoin options, following traditional finance legal standards.
Colorado’s AI law under review amid budget crisis
Colorado may delay its landmark AI law as lawmakers face soaring costs, industry pushback, and a gro…
Thailand ends 9-month outflow streak as Asia stocks rally
Foreign investors returned to Asian stocks in July, led by Taiwan and South Korea, as AI optimism bo…
Hubballi emerges as Infosys’ tech hub with Center for AI, cybersecurity, space
Partnerships with IIIT Dharwad and KLE Tech signal a stronger push for local tech talent.
UK’s MP created AI bot aiming to enhance communication with constituents
Labour's MP Mark Sewards launched an AI chatbot to assist constituents, offering convenience but rai…
Endex brings AI to Excel with OpenAI Startup Fund support
A 14$ million funding will help Endex scale its AI agent, which already operates on both Mac and Win…
Most Polish crypto exchanges likely to close by 2025
Global giants like Binance adapt to MiCA, likely to gain dominance in Poland’s crypto market.
NVIDIA pushes back against chip backdoor demands
Transparent tools differ from covert backdoors, argues NVIDIA in latest security statement.
Apple pledges $100 billion more to boost US chip production
The move by Apple comes amid pressure to advance its AI efforts and in response to the White House’s…
Tech giants under fire in Australia for failing online child protection standards
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found tech giants like Apple and Google failed to track abuse repor…
China flags crypto iris scans as national security risk
The MSS raised the alarm over global iris data collection by crypto firms, suggesting it could aid e…
United Airlines grounds mainline flights amid tech glitch
Hundreds of departures delayed; key hubs affected across the US.
Trump Media trials new AI search engine with help from Perplexity
Truth Search AI is now live on Trump’s social platform and responds to questions with sourced, conte…
US court system suffers sweeping cyber intrusion
Authorities are still assessing how much critical legal data was compromised.
South Korean chipmakers avoid US tariffs through domestic investments
Samsung and SK Hynix avoid US tariffs by investing in American chip manufacturing plants in Texas an…
OpenAI expands reach with models now accessible on AWS platforms
Developers can deploy agentic AI securely, use chain-of-thought insights, and adapt model behavior a…
US agencies to adopt ChatGPT to modernise government operations
ChatGPT Enterprise will be deployed for $1 per agency under a new public-private partnership with Op…
GitHub deleted post exposes OpenAI’s new GPT-5 features
OpenAI is expected to officially unveil GPT-5 today following a teaser campaign and a mistakenly pub…
OpenAI moves to challenge Meta and China with open-weight models
OpenAI has released open-weight AI models under a permissive licence, challenging rivals and advanci…
Indonesia considers adding Bitcoin to national reserves
The newly formed BPI Danantara agency may invest heavily in Bitcoin, potentially holding up to 200,0…
Game developers fear job loss as Google unveils Genie 3
Google's Genie 3 AI can instantly build entire game worlds, raising serious concerns about the futur…
Philippines cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges
Regulators in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia are intensifying efforts against offshore cry…
China warns over biometric data risks linked to crypto schemes
Biometric technologies face growing threats as foreign intelligence allegedly harvests data through …
Brazil weighs national Bitcoin reserve plan
Lawmakers aim to discuss whether Bitcoin could shield Brazil’s treasury from geopolitical and curren…
AI-assisted multi-disease CT scans launched in Beijing hospital
FDA designation for ‘Breakthrough Device’ supports the technology’s promise in cancer diagnostics.
Travel industry in UAE shifts toward hybrid AI‑human experience
Travel experts insist successful tourism innovation depends on amplifying, not eliminating, human ag…
Big Sleep AI agent flags vulnerabilities in open‑source projects
Experts signal Big Sleep as a landmark AI tool for automating security research.
Fans divided on Rod Stewart’s Ozzy Osbourne concert tribute
The Ozzy Osbourne tribute includes AI images of music greats like Prince and Amy Winehouse.
Taiwan deepens AI and digital ties at APEC summit
Taiwan's digital minister advanced AI cooperation at APEC, aligning regional policy with national go…
EU proposal to scan private messages gains support
Nineteen EU states back a proposal to scan private messages on encrypted apps before encryption, rai…
Google adds clever email safety feature
Verified logos in Gmail make it easier to trust what’s in your inbox.
WhatsApp shuts down 6.8 million scam accounts
Meta reported that WhatsApp removed 6.8 million accounts linked to Southeast Asian scam networks tha…
Cyber Force proposal gains momentum in Washington
Current cyber readiness gaps prompt fresh calls for a dedicated military cyber service.
Venice Film Festival hit by data breach
Festival organisers acted swiftly to secure systems and notify affected attendees.
Security flaw in Dell models affects millions
No known attacks yet, but the vulnerability could have exposed passwords and biometric data.
Security concerns mount as Microsoft rolls out NLWeb and MCP
Researchers found a major flaw in Microsoft’s new NLWeb protocol, exposing sensitive files. Despite …
News Corp CEO warns AI could ‘vandalise’ creativity and IP rights
Robert Thomson, News Corp CEO, questions AI's exploitation of intellectual property without permissi…
Chinese nationals accused of bypassing US export controls on AI chips
The DOJ states that Nvidia AI chips worth millions were exported from the US to China without licenc…
Korea’s LG CNS wins first overseas AI data centre deal in Indonesia
LG CNS will build a $72 million AI data centre in Jakarta, aiming to lead Southeast Asia's digital i…
UK GP surgery praised for using AI to boost efficiency and patient care
St George’s Surgery uses AI to boost efficiency, handling 9,000+ appointments in June 2025. The UK a…
Android spyware posing as antivirus
Fake security app tricks users and steals device data.
Google Gemini AI creates personalised illustrated storybooks from your photos and ideas
Create unique storybooks with Google’s Gemini AI by uploading photos or describing scenes, generatin…
OpenAI targets $500 billion valuation ahead of potential IPO
Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has surged to 700 million weekly users, driving revenue growth and spark…
The end of the analogue era and the cognitive rewiring of new generations
The decline of shared analogue experiences is altering how communities bond and preserve collective …
Google DeepMind launches Genie 3 to create interactive 3D worlds from text
The new Genie 3 model from Google DeepMind introduces frame-by-frame generation, visual memory, and …
Malaysia tackles online scams with AI and new cyber guidelines
New regulations and AI tools are being introduced to stop online scams as Malaysia faces over RM1.5 …
US urges Asia-Pacific to embrace open AI innovation over strict regulation
American technology seen as central to future AI breakthroughs, says White House science advisor in …
Law curbs AI use in mental health services across US state
A US state has banned AI from offering mental health care, citing growing risks tied to unsafe and u…
ChatGPT checkout could sideline major platforms
Retailers brace for impact as OpenAI’s chatbot prepares to compete directly with e-commerce giants.
AI news summaries to affect the future of journalism
Generative AI tools are reducing traffic to news sites, threatening revenue. Publishers are adapting…
EU delays tariffs on US amid ongoing trade talks
Planned tariffs on US goods have been delayed by six months to allow further trade negotiations.
Microsoft offers $5 million for cloud and AI vulnerabilities
Security researchers have until October to submit flaws in Microsoft services and qualify for the 20…
New malware steals 200,000 passwords and credit card details through fake software
Hackers are using fake Word files and software to spread new malware that has stolen 200,000 passwor…
Apple develops smart search engine to rival ChatGPT
The new AI team aims to embed smart search into Siri, Safari, and Spotlight across Apple’s ecosystem…
New Chinese crypto ban rumours spark chatter but lack official backing
Rumours of a fresh Chinese ban on crypto reappeared on social media, but no new official restriction…
X challenges India’s expanded social media censorship in court
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is engaged in a legal battle with the Indian government over i…
Late-stage GenAI deals triple, Ireland sees growing interest
EY report shows investors focusing on scalable GenAI businesses, while Europe continues to lag behin…
Cloudflare claims Perplexity circumvented website scraping blocks
Perplexity faces renewed scrutiny over data use after Cloudflare accused it of bypassing website sec…
Qatar pushes for global alignment on tokenisation rules
A QFC report urges global regulatory alignment and highlights tokenisation’s potential to expand fin…
OpenAI to improve its ability in detecting mental or emotional distress
Following the growing reports of people using ChatGPT during moments of mental health crisis, OpenAI…
The risky rise of all-in-one AI companions
AI companions doubling as therapists raise ethical, emotional, and privacy concerns as lines blur be…
Google signs groundbreaking deal to cut data centre energy use
Data centre deal that Google made with utilities aims to balance grid demand without expanding costl…
OpenAI launches ‘study mode’ to curb AI-fuelled cheating
With universities seeing record cheating cases, OpenAI's tool pushes for responsible AI use in homew…
Musk’s robotaxi ambitions threatened as Tesla faces a $243 million autopilot verdict
The verdict follows ongoing federal investigations and recalls concerning Tesla's autonomous technol…
Elon Musk’s Vine revival sparks surge in VINE coin
His plan to restore Vine’s video archive sparked a strong rally in the VINE token, which rose over 8…
The US launches $100 million cybersecurity grant for states
CISA and FEMA are offering two cybersecurity grants to support digital resilience in local and triba…
Digital euro will not replace cash, says ECB
A digital euro will support, not replace, physical money in the eurozone, says ECB board member Pier…
AI adoption soothes stress even as job fears rise among employees
Most workers report tangible benefits from AI, especially in creativity, productivity, and stress re…
Weak cyber hygiene in smart devices risks national infrastructure
Attacks on OT and IoT systems pose a growing threat to UK critical infrastructure.
Altman shares first glimpse of GPT-5 via Pantheon screenshot
A glimpse of GPT-5 reveals accurate synthesis and familiar quirks, as OpenAI prepares to rival Googl…
AI’s transformation of work habits, mindset and lifestyle
Personalized AI systems are transforming daily life in finance, healthcare and learning, while raisi…
Hackers infiltrate Southeast Asian telecom networks
A cyber group breached telecoms across Southeast Asia, deploying advanced tracking tools instead of …
The US considers chip tracking to prevent smuggling to China
Beijing summoned Nvidia after US plans emerged to monitor chip movements using embedded tracking fea…
Google AI Mode raises fears over control of news
Critics warn Google now controls what news users see.
AI tools like Grok 4 may make developers obsolete, Musk suggests
Elon Musk's xAI joins OpenAI and Microsoft in reshaping how developers build software with natural l…
Google rolls out Deep Think to Gemini AI Ultra users
Deep Think is now live for Google AI Ultra users, with added capabilities in maths, design, coding a…