3D-printed ion traps could accelerate quantum computer scaling
Researchers 3D-print ion traps that capture ions ten times more efficiently, opening the door to lar…
ITU warns global Internet access by 2030 could cost nearly USD 2.8 trillion
A new ITU blueprint highlights urgent global investment needed to connect the remaining 2.6 billion …
Japan considers stricter crypto rules under securities law
Proposed rules under the FIEA would introduce stronger enforcement, regulate brokerages, and curb sc…
OpenAI boss, Sam Altman, fuels debate over dead internet theory
Although many experts long rejected the dead internet theory, Sam Altman’s observation about AI bots…
ECB outlines plans for resilient digital euro
Digital euro is planned to enhance Europe’s payment system resilience while ensuring access for all …
Coinbase relies on AI for nearly half of its code
Critics warn that relying heavily on AI for mission-critical coding could expose Coinbase to bugs an…
Perplexity AI teams up with PayPal for fintech expansion
The partnership gives PayPal customers advanced AI tools for search and browsing, with added cash ba…
Four new subsea cables to boost Baltic Sea digital infrastructure
With a total investment of around €40 million, including EU co-funding, the project aims to enhance …
UK factories closed as cyberattack disrupts Jaguar Land Rover
A cyberattack has disrupted Jaguar Land Rover operations, delaying production, parts orders, and cus…
Advanced Pilot Assistance System enters year-long trial on CB Pacific
A new trial on CB Pacific will test Mythos AI's Advanced Pilot Assistance System for safer maritime …
Fintech CISO says AI is reshaping cybersecurity skills
Deepfakes and AI-driven phishing are emerging threats for financial services.
OpenAI set to spend $10bn on Broadcom AI chips
A new chip deal with Broadcom will supply internal projects rather than external customers.
Hollywood’s Warner Bros. Discovery challenge an AI firm over copyright claims
By joining Disney and Universal in legal action, Warner Bros. Discovery increases the likelihood of …
New OpenAI platform aims to connect employers and talent
With LinkedIn already rolling out its own AI features, OpenAI’s recruitment venture signals a growin…
GPT-5 flunks Kindergarten test despite PhD-level promise
Just days after its debut, GPT-5 has been mocked for failing simple tasks, such as correctly mapping…
EASA survey reveals cautious optimism over aviation AI ethics
Survey participants emphasised the need for regulation and oversight to ensure AI in aviation remain…
Wikipedia publishes guide to spot AI-generated entries
The ‘Signs of AI Writing’ guide outlines how editorial commentary, promotional language and overused…
Atlassian bets on AI browsers with $610m deal
With its purchase of Arc and Dia, Atlassian wants to turn browsers into intelligent assistants that …
WhatsApp fixes flaw exploited in Apple device hacks
Fewer than 200 people were affected during the 90-day campaign.
Google outage disrupts services across Türkiye and southeast europe
Services were later restored, but the cause remains unknown as authorities await a technical report …
Record funding and new assurance measures mark fresh UK AI push
UK AI sector sees £2.9bn investment surge, with government urging industry to boost growth and publi…
Tourism boards across Europe embrace AI but face gaps in strategy and skills
AI is reshaping tourism organisations in Europe, with marketing teams leading pilots and researchers…
DeepSeek prepares new AI agent model to rival US competitors
By designing AI that adapts from past actions, DeepSeek hopes to match the industry’s goal of reduci…
IBM Cloud replaces free support with AI tools
Customers on IBM’s free support tier must rely on AI and documentation from January 2026, or pay for…
AI and AR reshape Starbucks’ back-of-house systems
Automating inventory with AI, Starbucks looks to minimise shortages and reinvest staff time into cus…
CNIL fines Google and SHEIN in ongoing cookie compliance crackdown
France’s CNIL highlights concerns over "cookie walls" and Gmail ads, as part of ongoing digital comp…
Stablecoins, tokenisation, and AI to feature at Fed event
A conference on 21 October will explore stablecoins, tokenised assets, AI in payments, and the evolv…
AI-powered home cinema and smart appliances unveiled by Hisense at IFA 2025
At IFA 2025, Hisense highlights AI innovations in home cinema, smart appliances, and climate systems…
EU Parliament challenges US-EU Trade deal while rallying around digital autonomy
During a special hearing, the EU Parliament discussed the US-EU trade deal, raising concerns about i…
SCO Tianjin Summit puts tech, AI, and digital governance high on the agenda
The SCO Tianjin Declaration emphasised cyber sovereignty, inclusive AI development, global cybersecu…
Latvia launches open AI framework for Europe
Backed by the European Commission, Latvia’s Tilde launched ‘TildeOpen’, a freely accessible AI model…
India and the US lead global crypto adoption
Asia-Pacific posted a 69% increase in on-chain transaction volume, with India, Vietnam, and Pakistan…
China and India adopt contrasting approaches to AI governance
A new study compares how China and India are addressing AI governance, highlighting differences in r…
CJEU confirms Zalando’s status as very large online platform under DSA
The CJEU upheld European Commission designation of Zalando as a very large online platform, confirmi…
Singapore mandates Meta to tackle scams or risk $1 million penalty
Singapore has issued its first Online Criminal Harms Act directive to Meta, requiring action against…
PayPal expands crypto payments with new settlement tool
With partnerships and its World Wallet alliance, PayPal is laying the groundwork for cross-border cr…
SCO Tianjin Summit underscores economic cooperation and security dialogue
Leaders at the SCO Tianjin Summit adopted the Tianjin Declaration, calling for economic resilience, …
Switzerland launches Apertus, an open multilingual AI model
At the forefront of open and multilingual AI, Switzerland is introducing a model designed to boost i…
TSMC faces curbs on shipping US tech to China
US revokes TSMC’s licence to ship advanced technology to China, adding pressure to global semiconduc…
AI improves detection of dangerous plaques linked to heart risk
The study linked AI-detected plaques to higher chances of repeat heart attacks and deaths.
AI framework Hexstrike-AI repurposed by cybercriminals for rapid attacks
With Hexstrike-AI, threat actors now automate multi-stage reconnaissance and exploitation workflows …
Salt Typhoon espionage campaign revealed through global cybersecurity advisory
A joint cybersecurity advisory details how Salt Typhoon exploited unpatched network-edge devices to …
Experts warn of sexual and drug risks to kids from AI chatbots
Advocacy groups are calling for adult-only restrictions after a teen suicide linked to Character AI …
MyRepublic unveils AI Automation Box for SMEs
The plug-and-play AI server offers no-code tools and preloaded models for rapid deployment.
Hackers exploit Ethereum smart contracts to spread malware
Researchers discovered two NPM packages that used blockchain queries to fetch malicious URLs, bypass…
Nvidia and Microsoft highlight industrial AI at Seoul Expo
Officials pledged stronger cooperation to expand AI factories and boost competitiveness.
Amazon rolls out Lens Live for real-world AI shopping
The feature lets users point their camera at items to find and buy them instantly.
Key AI researchers depart Apple for rivals Meta and OpenAI
The loss of around 10 researchers triggers concerns about Apple's shift towards external AI models i…
Free GPU access offered to AI startups in Taiwan
NT$10 billion will be invested in firms with global potential.
Researchers develop an AI system to modify the brain’s mental imagery with words
The technology integrates fMRI brain scans with advanced diffusion models to interpret and modify vi…
Statsig to be acquired by OpenAI in £1.1bn deal
The deal makes Statsig’s founder, Vijaye Raji, OpenAI's new chief technology officer for application…
Jaguar Land Rover production disrupted by cyber incident
Following claims from hacker collectives linked to recent retail cyber-attacks, JLR shut down system…
Privacy concerns arise as Google reportedly expands gaming data sharing
The update could reflect a growing trend of social and data-driven gaming features, but privacy conc…
Hong Kong sees surge in stablecoin licensing interest
Companies such as JD.com and Ant Financial are exploring stablecoin licences abroad, with Hong Kong …
Ukraine’s central bank warns against adding virtual assets to national reserves
The NBU warned that cryptocurrencies could undermine reserve security and conflict with IMF requirem…
Tesla shifts focus from cars to robots
Elon Musk positions Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots at the centre of the company’s future, despite t…
CJEU dismisses bid to annul EU-US data privacy framework
The EU General Court upheld the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, rejecting claims it lacks adequate saf…
EU and Australia diverge on paths to AI regulation
While the EU enforces its stringent, risk-based AI Act, Australia is phasing in its rules, beginning…
Disney to pay $10 Million to settle allegations of unlawfully collecting childrens personal data
Disney will pay $10 million settlement for allegedly mislabelling children’s videos on YouTube, allo…
RBA develops internal AI chatbot
The chatbot is trained on 40 years of the central bank's analytical documents.
Is AI therapy safe, effective, and ethical?
AI chatbots may offer companionship, but they cannot replicate empathy or clinical expertise in ment…
US government and New Mexico team up on quantum computing
The federal government and New Mexico will invest up to $120 million in quantum projects.
ChatGPT hit by widespread outage: ‘Our work partner is down’
Instead of receiving answers, ChatGPT users worldwide are encountering a blank screen, causing wides…
Google avoids forced breakup in search monopoly trial
The ruling bars Google from exclusive distribution deals for products like Search, Chrome and Gemini…
Microsoft to supply AI tools to federal agencies in a cost-saving pact
Federal agencies gain access to Microsoft Copilot, Azure, and cybersecurity tools under a unified go…
Anthropic reveals hackers are ‘weaponising’ AI to launch cyberattacks
Malicious actors are using agentic AI to craft deepfakes, job fraud and ransomware, lowering the bar…
Oxford secures £118 million for AI-enhanced vaccine research programme
Funded by the Ellison Institute, Oxford’s CoI-AI programme merges cutting-edge AI and human trials t…
Wearable brain-computer interface pairs EEG with AI for robotic control
Engineers at UCLA unveiled an AI-assisted brain-computer interface that enables robotic arm control …
Gemini upgrade for Google Home coming soon
The Gemini upgrade is intended to fix widespread issues with the Google Assistant experience.
Hackers exploited flaws in WhatsApp and Apple devices, company says
Amnesty says civic groups were among WhatsApp hack victims, after attackers exploited app and iOS fl…
Salesforce cuts 4,000 support jobs as AI handles half of customer queries
Agentic AI now handles routine support, helping Salesforce engage a backlog of 100 million leads, wh…
OpenAI eyes India for large-scale AI infrastructure
The project is part of Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure push.
Calls grow for better security on smart intimate devices
Experts cite weak app security enabling interception and account takeover.
US regulators offer clarity on spot crypto products
Regulators emphasised transparency, surveillance and investor protection as key conditions for excha…
Human behaviour remains weak link in cyber defence
Social engineering attacks exploit trust, fear and habit to bypass systems.
Kazakhstan supports China’s global AI cooperation plan
Tokayev highlights Kazakhstan’s new AI projects while urging closer work with China.
Quantum and supercomputing converge in IBM-AMD initiative
A new IBM-AMD partnership seeks to integrate quantum and classical computing, targeting breakthrough…
Musk’s influence puts Grok at the centre of AI bias debate
Grok's responses have veered rightward in updates, reflecting Musk's priorities and highlighting the…
Rapid Fusion unveils AI assistant for 3D printing
The Exeter firm says AI will cut downtime and boost 3D printing efficiency.
Google dismisses false breach rumours as Gmail security concerns grow
Gmail users panicked over false breach claims, but Google said its protections remain effective agai…
Alleged Apple ID exposure affects 184 million accounts
Server problems might have compromised Apple's iCloud and App Store accounts, leading to advice for …
UK institutions embrace enterprise AI through global tech alliance
The push to embed AI into everyday operations is reshaping how the UK’s most trusted institutions de…
DOGE transfers social security data to the cloud, sources say
A report indicates DOGE transferred Social Security data to a cloud environment outside usual oversi…
AI boom drives massive surge in data centre power demand
The race to power AI is triggering one of the fastest shifts in global energy demand seen in decades…
AI scams target seniors’ savings
The Phantom Hacker scheme uses multiple fake identities and AI to exploit elderly victims’ online ac…
Azure Active Directory flaw exposes sensitive credentials
The vulnerability poses severe security and compliance risks, urging organisations to audit Azure Ac…
AI-generated media must now carry labels in China
The Cyberspace Administration of China has rolled out wide-ranging AI transparency rules as part of …
Businesses absorb Bitcoin at four times the mining rate
Analysts warn that continued institutional buying and shrinking exchange reserves could push Bitcoin…
ESMA highlights risks of tokenised equity products
Tokenised stocks track share prices but do not provide real ownership, raising concerns over investo…
ChatGPT safety checks may trigger police action
Beyond threats, OpenAI is working on detecting risky behaviours in ChatGPT, such as sleep deprivatio…
Disruption unit planned by Google to boost proactive cyber defence
A new disruption unit for proactive cyber defence is being planned by Google.
Alibaba shares soar on AI and cloud growth
Investment in proprietary AI hardware aims to reduce reliance on foreign chips and strengthen Alibab…
Historic Bitcoin event set for November in San Salvador
Bitcoin Histórico will unite global experts in San Salvador to discuss cryptocurrency, financial fre…
Political backlash mounts as Meta revises AI safety policies
Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Meta’s AI practices.
Regular security checks can safeguard your Google identity
Third-party apps linked to your Google account can become dangerous backdoors if hijacked or abandon…
AI oversight and audits at core of Pakistan’s security plan
Oversight, transparency, and penalties for non-compliance form the backbone of Pakistan's AI cyberse…
Meta under fire over AI deepfake celebrity chatbots
Reuters found Meta’s AI tools enabled deepfake chatbots of celebrities and minors, prompting the com…
Apple creates Asa chatbot for staff training
The Asa chatbot will allow Apple Store employees to ask open-ended questions and receive tailored tr…
Walmart rolls out AI agents to transform shopping and operations
Inflation and tariffs are pushing retailers to adopt AI, with Walmart betting on digital twins and m…
Beijing seeks to curb excess AI investment while sustaining growth
Beijing's planners want AI development aligned with local strengths to avoid duplication and wastefu…