Will the AI boom hold or collapse?
The surge of investment, geopolitical pressure, and mounting doubts about AI’s true capabilities is …
OpenAI launches nationwide AI initiative in Australia
Partnerships with NEXTDC, CommBank, Coles, and Wesfarmers aim to provide AI training to over 1.2 mil…
EU partners with EIB to support AI gigafactories
Partnership aims to translate Europe’s AI vision into concrete projects that strengthen computing in…
€700 million crypto fraud network spanning Europe broken up
Police raids in multiple countries have exposed a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam targeting thousa…
Russia blocks Snapchat and FaceTime access
Authorities restrict major communication apps as Russia blocks Snapchat and limits FaceTime, driving…
Porn site fined £1m for ignoring UK child safety age checks
Ofcom has issued a record fine to a porn company that ignored legally required age verification in t…
Google launches Workspace Studio for AI-powered automation
Early adopters report up to 90% faster workflow completion, with AI agents handling emails, reminder…
Campaigning in the age of generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping political campaigns through tailored persuasion, multilingual outreach an…
New AI stroke-imaging tool halves time to treatment
An AI-powered imaging tool is helping doctors detect strokes more quickly, enabling faster treatment…
Japanese high-schooler suspected of hacking net-cafe chain using AI
Japanese police have issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old accused of using a programme created…
Google boosts Nigeria’s AI development
Nigeria gains new support for its AI ambitions as Google funds advanced training and community safet…
SAP elevates customer support with proactive AI systems
Engineers gain new tools for routing, communication and analysis as SAP integrates AI across its sup…
Gaming and Esports: A new frontier in diplomacy
Gaming and professional esports are rapidly emerging as powerful tools of global diplomacy, revealin…
UK positions itself for leadership in the quantum computing race
New processors push the UK towards quantum advantage and more reliable architectures.
Privacy concerns lead India to withdraw cyber safety app mandate
A new government order forcing phones to pre-install a cyber safety app has been cancelled after pub…
Meta begins removing underage users in Australia
YouTube and rights groups warn the policy could reduce safety and limit expression for young users.
Cyber Resilience Act signals a major shift in EU product security
Regulators warn that non-compliance may lead to fines, recalls and EU market bans.
Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 outcome document released
About two weeks ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting dedicated to the 20-year review …
Canada sets national guidelines for equitable AI
The new AI standard in Canada provides practical guidance for developers and organisations to design…
CJEU tightens duties for online marketplaces
The ruling confirms that GDPR obligations override E-commerce liability protections for online marke…
AI and automation need human oversight in decision-making
Experts emphasise that humans must remain central to decision-making as AI and automation transform …
Snowflake and Anthropic bring powerful AI agents to enterprises
The $200 million partnership includes a global go-to-market strategy, helping organisations adopt AI…
People-First AI Fund awards support to 208 US nonprofits
People-First AI Fund by OpenAI backs 208 US nonprofits exploring community-centred uses of AI with f…
Legal sector urged to plan for cultural change around AI
The guidance stresses cultural preparation and oversight as essential foundations for AI adoption.
ChatGPT users gain Jira and Confluence access through Atlassian’s MCP connector
Jira and Confluence data become accessible inside ChatGPT as Atlassian widens its MCP integration st…
FCA begins live AI testing with UK financial firms
UK financial firms are working with the FCA to trial artificial intelligence in real-world markets, …
Sega cautiously adopts AI in game development
Developers at Sega will use AI to streamline tasks while keeping creative roles intact, aiming for m…
AstraZeneca backs Pangaea’s AI platform to scale precision healthcare
Pangaea Data and AstraZeneca have forged a multi-year collaboration to deploy multimodal AI that int…
EU opens antitrust probe into Meta’s WhatsApp AI rollout
Regulators say WhatsApp's AI rollout raises competition issues across the sector.
Uzbekistan sets principles for responsible AI
New national standards for AI development and deployment have been implemented by Uzbekistan, focusi…
UNESCO launches AI guidelines for courts and tribunals
AI misuse in the UK High Court highlights the need for standards; UNESCO’s new principles emphasise …
FCA launches AI Live Testing for UK financial firms
The initiative complements the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox, guiding firms through responsible deploym…
Texas makes historic investment with $5 million Bitcoin purchase
The state’s crypto investment acts as a placeholder while a permanent custodian is finalised, signal…
Serbia sees wider coverage as Yettel activates 5G
5G deployment marks next step for Yettel in Serbia.
AI model boosts accuracy in ranking harmful genetic variants
The model identified novel disease genes, offering clinicians clearer guidance in complex unsolved c…
Meta expands global push against online scam networks
A broader security strategy of Meta demonstrates where ministers increasingly focus their attention …
New findings reveal untrained AI can mirror human brain responses
Johns Hopkins says brain-inspired AI can mimic neural activity before training.
YouTube criticises Australia’s new youth social-media restrictions
YouTube has criticised Australia’s imminent under-16 social-media ban, arguing the restrictions will…
Governments urged to build learning systems for the AI era
Researchers warn that slow adaptation leaves public institutions vulnerable in a fast moving AI envi…
Japan plans large scale investment to boost AI capability
Officials aim to boost usage through investment incentives, new infrastructure and updated risk mana…
Mistral AI unveils new open models with broader capabilities
The latest Mistral 3 family introduces new multilingual and multimodal models that aim to improve ef…
Public backlash grows as Coupang faces scrutiny over massive data leak
Coupang's data breach exposes deep concerns about South Korea's digital-security standards.
AI helps detect congenital heart defects in unborn babies
A study of 200 fetal ultrasounds across 11 centres showed AI improves detection rates, efficiency, a…
NVIDIA platform lifts leading MoE models
The rack-scale design by NVIDIA accelerates MoE models by boosting communication among experts, offe…
AWS launches frontier agents to boost software development
Teams benefit from less repetitive work, faster development cycles, and stronger security, transform…
Honolulu in the US pushes for transparency in government AI use
Rising concerns in the US city of Honolulu reflect growing public demand for transparency as artific…
Amazon rolls out Trainium3 AI chip to challenge Nvidia’s dominance
Amazon has introduced its latest AI training chip, Trainium3, claiming big performance gains and low…
UK ministers advance energy plans for AI expansion
Recent discussions on national AI strategy deepened after UK ministers assessed how improved grid ac…
EU states strike deal on chat-scanning law
A long-awaited breakthrough on the EU’s child protection law has reopened a fierce debate over how f…
OpenAI faced questions after ChatGPT surfaced app prompts for paid users
A Peloton suggestion in ChatGPT sparked debate about intrusive app discovery tests.
Regulators question transparency after Mixpanel data leak
Security experts say the Mixpanel case highlights longstanding weaknesses in behavioural-tracking sy…
Irish regulator probes an investigation into TikTok and LinkedIn
Authorities in Ireland have begun investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn to assess whether reportin…
OpenAI expands investment in mental health safety research
The new programme by OpenAI supports external researchers working on culturally grounded mental heal…
AI growth threatens millions of jobs across Asia
China and Singapore are reaping benefits, while poorer nations struggle with basic digital access an…
eSafety highlights risks in connected vehicle technology
Reports from frontline workers show that smart vehicle connectivity can create vulnerabilities, prom…
Quantum money meets Bitcoin: Building unforgeable digital currency
A new battle for the digital throne is emerging as quantum money moves from theory to possibility, r…
Gemini Projects feature appears in Google app teardown
Early Gemini Projects findings show a structured way to manage multi-step tasks within Google's AI i…
Greek businesses urged to accelerate AI adoption
Executives from Google Cloud emphasise that AI uptake in Greece must accelerate, with financial and …
EU moves forward with Bulgaria payment review
Bulgaria’s third payment request received partial clearance as the Commission found 48 milestones fu…
UK moves to give crypto full legal property status
Industry groups welcomed the UK’s recognition of crypto as personal property, saying the change offe…
Bank of America advises clients to invest in crypto
Starting January, clients can invest in four of the largest bitcoin ETFs, with total assets exceedin…
V3.2 models signal renewed DeepSeek momentum
The new DeepSeek releases aim to close gaps with GPT-5 and Gemini in advanced reasoning tasks.
Thrive Holdings deepens AI collaboration with OpenAI for business transformation
Partnership with Thrive Holdings advances OpenAI's enterprise AI strategy.
SIM-binding mandate forces changes to WhatsApp use in India
Frequent SIM checks and six-hour logouts will change daily WhatsApp use across India.
Dublin startup raises US$2.5 m to protect AI data with encryption
Mirror Security, a UCD spin-out, has closed a US $2.5 million pre-seed round to roll out fully homom…
Apple support scam targets users with real tickets
Scammers create professional-looking emails and calls, making careful verification and multi-layered…
Australia stands firm on under 16 social media ban
Two teenagers challenged the law in the High Court, citing rights concerns.
Safran and UAE institute join forces on AI geospatial intelligence
Advanced geospatial reasoning in Safran’s agentic AI systems will allow operators to respond to situ…
Valentino faces backlash over AI-generated handbag campaign
Social-media users have condemned Valentino’s AI-generated campaign for its DeVain handbag, calling …
Jorja Smith’s label challenges ‘AI clone’ vocals on viral track
A dispute has erupted after Jorja Smith’s label accused the creators of a viral track of using AI to…
Amar Subramanya takes over Apple AI as Giannandrea steps aside
The shift places Amar Subramanya at the centre of Apple's AI model strategy as the company seeks fas…
Data centre power demand set to triple by 2035
Planned sites are growing larger, with many expected to surpass 500 megawatts.
When AI use turns dangerous for diplomats
Shadow AI is quietly reshaping diplomatic work in ways that threaten confidentiality, weaken strateg…
Singapore and the EU advance their digital partnership
Brussels hosted the second EU–Singapore Digital Partnership Council, confirming shared priorities in…
UNDP highlights rising inequality in the AI era
Rapid advances in AI are reshaping global development, raising urgent questions about whether all co…
Italy secures new EU support for growth and reform
A new EU assessment confirms Italy’s progress, enabling a further payment under the Recovery and Res…
Poetic prompts reveal gaps in AI safety, according to study
Findings indicate that creative phrasing can undermine AI filtering methods, with several prominent …
Australia launches national AI plan to drive innovation
Investments in digital skills, research infrastructure and global partnerships underpin Australia’s …
Philips launches AI-powered spectral CT system
Spectral CT with AI enables clinicians to differentiate tissues more accurately, supporting higher d…
Accenture and OpenAI expand AI adoption worldwide
Collaboration builds on OpenAI’s work with major enterprises, combining breakthrough AI technologies…
Most German researchers now use AI
AI is increasingly seen as a co-creator or manager in research, extending beyond automation to resha…
Europol backs major takedown of Cryptomixer in Switzerland
Cryptomixer’s shutdown disrupts a key system used by ransomware groups and dark web markets to hide …
Fake AI product photos spark concerns for online retailers
Legal experts warn that using AI to claim refunds may constitute fraud, urging platforms to enforce …
NVIDIA and Synopsys shape a new era in engineering
Engineers gain new opportunities as NVIDIA and Synopsys integrate AI driven workflows, Omniverse tec…
Cairo Forum examines MENA’s path in the AI era
Experts at Cairo Forum warn of rising AI risks.
DeepSeek launches AI model achieving gold-level maths scores
An open-source AI model, Math-V2 by DeepSeek, achieves gold-level performance at global mathematics …
Europe boosts defence with Leonardo’s Michelangelo Dome
Rising defence budgets and investor interest are driving Europe’s push for integrated military techn…
Meta criticised for AI-generated adverts scams
Several fraudulent sellers were removed but the company continues to face criticism for failing to p…
Baidu emerges as China’s AI chip leader
China’s AI chip market is expanding rapidly, with Baidu’s Kunlunxin unit emerging as a key player in…
Coupang breach prompts scrutiny from South Korean regulators
Millions of Coupang users in South Korea affected by a breach prompting fresh questions over data-pr…
Spar Switzerland expands crypto payments across its mobile app
Switzerland’s supportive regulations and Spar’s new crypto integration highlight growing demand for …
Mixx and MVola services grow under Axian’s partnership with Mastercard
New Axian–Mastercard collaboration strengthens mobile-payment access across key African markets.
DigitalBridge joins KT to boost Korea’s AI infrastructure plans
Regional AI growth drives KT's alliance with DigitalBridge to build modern computing facilities.
Open-source tech shapes the future of global AI governance
China’s growing embrace of open-source AI is rapidly transforming global expectations about how futu…
South Korea retailer admits worst-ever data leak
The breach began in June but remained undetected until November.
Fraud and scam cases push FIDReC workloads to new highs
Scam-related complaints now dominate FIDReC's caseload, reflecting rapid shifts in financial crime r…
UK to require crypto traders to report details from 2026
CAFR-aligned reporting will target cryptocurrency transactions, with traders and exchanges facing pe…
DeepSeek opens access to gold-level maths AI
Open release of Math-V2 promises broader access to advanced reasoning systems, following its gold-le…
AWS unveils new agentic AI tools at reInvent
Deepgram expands speech AI across AWS platforms
Vanity Fair publisher penalised for cookie breaches
Visitors received unclear information as several trackers appeared falsely labelled as strictly nece…