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16 Apr 2025

Beyond the imitation game: GPT-4.5, the Turing Test, and what comes next

What happens when machines not only speak like us but begin to mirror the subtleties of our personalities, emotions, and intentions — and we can no longer tell the difference?

9 Apr 2025

Microsoft at 50 – A journey through code, cloud, and AI

Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft grew from a small startup into the world’s largest software company. Through strategic acquisitions, the company expanded into diverse sectors, solidifying its global dominance.

2 Apr 2025

Ghibli trend as proof of global dependence on AI: A phenomenon that overloaded social networks and systems

How Ghibli-inspired AI art went viral, exploring mainstream AI trends, creativity impact, and ethical concerns raised by Hayao Miyazaki.

27 Mar 2025

X’s Türkiye tangle, between freedom of speech, control, and digital defiance

Freedom of speech has taken centre stage this week, with Türkiye’s streets erupting in mass protests and Elon Musk’s platform X again under fire.

19 Mar 2025

America’s Bitcoin gamble: A power play for financial dominance

The US is leading a Bitcoin charge—will the world follow, or is this just another high-stakes power move?

12 Mar 2025

The future of digital regulation between the EU and the US

The EU’s bold Digital Markets and Services Acts set the stage for a transatlantic clash with the US over the regulation of tech giants. As Brussels pursues digital sovereignty, Washington defends innovation. Could these tensions reshape the global digital landscape?

27 Feb 2025

OEWG’s tenth substantive session: Entering the eleventh hour

The OEWG’s tenth session in February 2025 saw states emphasise collective action against cyber threats, address divisions on norms implementation and binding regulations, highlight the Voluntary Fund and Capacity-Building Portal, and discuss the future permanent mechanism for ICT security.

26 Feb 2025

Basketball spirit through cutting-edge technology: What did the NBA Tech Summit deliver?

Augmented reality features like ‘Tabletop’ allow NBA fans to view matches from multiple angles, analyse performances in real time, and simulate alternative outcomes.

24 Feb 2025

Overview of AI policy in 15 jurisdictions

These approaches illustrate a global shift towards embracing AI’s transformative potential while considering the ethical and societal implications, fostering international cooperation to future-proof technological advancements.

12 Feb 2025

Data Protection Day 2025: A new mandate for data protection

From panel debates on global data governance to the future of AI in Europe, Data Protection Day 2025 tackled the most pressing issues in data protection.