Russia’s telecom watchdog is preparing to expand its use of AI to monitor and restrict access to prohibited online content, a move expected to affect parts of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Roskomnadzor plans to invest more than 2 billion rubles in machine-learning tools designed to analyse internet traffic and improve enforcement against banned websites and VPN services. Blocking activity has already accelerated, with hundreds of VPNs and more than a million websites restricted during 2025.
Industry observers warn that stronger filtering could disrupt access to foreign-based crypto exchanges, mining pools, and information services. Major platforms are not currently blocked, but wider AI use is expected to accelerate detection of mirror sites and circumvention tools.
Regulatory changes under discussion could further reshape market access. Proposals would allow licensed domestic institutions to handle crypto transactions while imposing separate rules on specialised exchanges, potentially limiting the operations of foreign providers.
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The team behind the Astro web framework is joining Cloudflare, strengthening long-term support for open-source tools used to build fast, content-driven websites.
Major brands and developers widely use Astro to create pages that load quickly by limiting the amount of JavaScript that runs during initial rendering, improving performance and search visibility.
Cloudflare said Astro will remain open source and continue to be developed independently, ensuring long-term stability for the framework and its global user community.
Astro’s creators said the move will allow faster development and broader infrastructure support, while keeping the framework available to developers regardless of hosting provider.
The company added that Astro already underpins platforms such as Webflow and Wix, and that recent updates have expanded runtime support and improved build speeds.
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Rising AI-driven electricity demand is straining power grids and renewing focus on nuclear energy as a stable, low-carbon solution. Data centres powering AI systems already consume electricity at the scale of small cities, and demand is accelerating rapidly.
Global electricity consumption could rise by more than 10,000 terawatt-hours by 2035, largely driven by AI workloads. In advanced economies, data centres are expected to drive over a fifth of electricity-demand growth by 2030, outpacing many traditional industries.
Nuclear energy is increasingly positioned as a reliable backbone for this expansion, offering continuous power, high energy density, and grid stability.
Governments, technology firms, and nuclear operators are advancing new reactor projects, while long-term power agreements between tech companies and nuclear plants are becoming more common.
Alongside large reactors, interest is growing in small modular reactors designed for faster deployment near data centres. Supporters say these systems could ease grid bottlenecks and deliver dedicated power for AI, strengthening nuclear energy’s role in the digital economy.
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Canada’s investment regulator has confirmed a major data breach affecting around 750,000 people after a phishing attack in August 2025.
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) said threat actors accessed and copied a limited set of investigative, compliance, and market surveillance data. Some internal systems were taken offline as a precaution, but core regulatory operations continued across the country.
CIRO reported that personal and financial information was exposed, including income details, identification records, contact information, account numbers, and financial statements collected during regulatory activities in Canada.
No passwords or PINs were compromised, and the organisation said there is no evidence that the stolen data has been misused or shared on the dark web.
Affected individuals are being offered two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection as CIRO continues to monitor for further malicious activity nationwide.
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AI is increasingly reshaping European workplaces, though large-scale job losses have not yet materialised. Studies by labour bodies show that tasks change faster than roles disappear.
Policymakers and employers face pressure to expand AI skills while addressing unequal access to them. Researchers warn that the benefits and risks concentrate among already skilled workers and larger organisations.
Education systems across Europe are beginning to integrate AI literacy, including teacher training and classroom tools. Progress remains uneven between countries and regions.
Microsoft experts say workforce readiness will depend on evidence-based policy and sustained funding. Skills programmes alone may not offset broader economic and social disruption from AI adoption.
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Almost all Indian companies plan to sustain AI spending even without near-term financial returns. A BCG survey shows 97 percent will keep investing, higher than the 94 percent global rate.
Corporate AI budgets in India are expected to rise to about 1.7 percent of revenue in 2026. Leaders see AI as a long-term strategic priority rather than a short-term cost.
Around 88 percent of Indian executives express confidence in AI generating positive business outcomes. That is above the global average of 82 percent, reflecting strong optimism among local decision-makers.
Despite enthusiasm, fewer Indian CEOs personally lead AI strategy than their global peers, and workforce AI skills lag international benchmarks. Analysts say talent and leadership alignment remain key as spending grows.
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AI workloads are placing unprecedented strain on system on chip interconnects. Designers face complexity that exceeds the limits of traditional manual engineering approaches.
Semiconductor engineers are increasingly turning to automated network on chip design. Algorithms now generate interconnect topologies optimised for bandwidth, latency, power and area.
Physically aware automation reduces wirelengths, congestion and timing failures. Industry specialists report dramatically shorter design cycles and more predictable performance outcomes.
As AI spreads from data centres to edge devices, interconnect automation is becoming essential. The shift enables smaller teams to deliver powerful, energy efficient processors.
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Nissan Motor Corporation has been listed on the dark web by the Everest ransomware group, which is threatening to release allegedly stolen data within days unless a ransom is paid. The group claims to have exfiltrated around 900 gigabytes of company files.
Everest published sample screenshots showing folders linked to marketing, sales, dealer orders, warranty analysis, and internal communications. Many of the files appear to relate to Nissan’s operations in Canada, although some dealer records reference the United States.
Nissan has not issued a public statement about the alleged breach. The company has been contacted for comment, but no confirmation has been provided regarding the nature or scale of the incident.
Everest began as a ransomware operation in 2020 but is now believed to focus on gaining and selling network access using stolen credentials, insider recruitment, and remote access tools. The group is thought to be Russian-speaking and continues to recruit affiliates through its leak site.
The Nissan listing follows recent claims by Everest involving Chrysler and ASUS. In those cases, the group said it had stolen large volumes of personal and corporate data, with ASUS later confirming a supplier breach involving camera source code.
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Uganda’s communications regulator has ordered a nationwide internet shutdown ahead of Thursday’s general election. The move is intended to prevent misinformation, electoral fraud, and incitement to violence.
The shutdown was due to begin at 18:00 local time on Tuesday, with no end date specified. Mobile data users in Uganda reported losing access, while some business networks, including hotels, remained connected. Voice calls and basic SMS services were expected to continue operating.
The regulator said it was acting on recommendations from security agencies, including the army and police. In a letter to operators, it described the suspension as a precautionary measure to protect national stability during what it called a sensitive national exercise.
Uganda imposed a similar internet blackout during the 2021 election, which was followed by protests in which dozens of people were killed. Earlier this month, the commission had dismissed reports of another shutdown as rumours, saying it aimed to guarantee uninterrupted connectivity.
President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term against opposition challenger Bobi Wine, 43, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi. Wine criticised the internet suspension and urged supporters to use Bluetooth-based messaging apps, though authorities warned those could also be restricted.
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Gadget makers face rising costs as AI drives intense demand for memory chips. Supplies of DRAM and storage components have tightened across global markets.
Manufacturers have shifted production towards AI data centres, squeezing availability for consumer devices. Analysts warn the memory shortage could extend well into next year.
Higher prices are already affecting laptops, smartphones and connected devices. Some companies are redesigning products or limiting features to manage the costs of chip components.
Industry experts say engineers are writing leaner software to reduce memory use. The AI surge is marking the end of an era of cheap and abundant memory.
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