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New bill creates National Cybersecurity Authority in Brazil

Brazil is set to approve its first comprehensive Cybersecurity Legal Framework with Bill No. 4752/2025. The legislation creates a National Cybersecurity Authority and requires compliance for government procurement, with shared responsibility for supply chain security incidents.

The framework aims to unify the country’s fragmented cybersecurity policies. Government agencies will follow ANC standards, while companies delivering services to public entities must meet minimum cybersecurity requirements.

The ANC will also publish lists of compliant suppliers, providing a form of certification that could enhance trust in both public and private partnerships.

Supply chain oversight is a key element of the bill. Public bodies must assess supplier risks, and liability will be shared in the event of breaches.

The law encourages investment in national cybersecurity technologies and offers opportunities for companies to access financing and participate in the National Cybersecurity Program.

Approval would make Brazil one of the first Latin American countries with a robust federal cybersecurity law. The framework aims to strengthen protections, encourage innovation, and boost confidence for citizens, businesses, and international partners.

Companies that prepare now will gain a competitive advantage when the law comes into effect.

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OpenAI and AMD strike 6GW GPU deal to power next-generation AI infrastructure

AMD and OpenAI have announced a strategic partnership to deploy up to six gigawatts of AMD GPUs, marking one of the largest AI compute collaborations.

The multi-year agreement will begin with the rollout of one gigawatt of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs in the second half of 2026, with further deployments planned across future AMD generations.

A deal that deepens a long-standing relationship between the two companies began with AMD’s MI300X and MI350X series.

OpenAI will adopt AMD as a core strategic compute partner, integrating its technology into large-scale AI systems and jointly optimising product roadmaps to support next-generation AI workloads.

To strengthen alignment, AMD has issued OpenAI a warrant for up to 160 million shares, with tranches vesting as the partnership achieves deployment and share-price milestones. AMD expects the collaboration to deliver tens of billions in revenue and boost its non-GAAP earnings per share.

AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su called the deal ‘a true win-win’ for both companies, while OpenAI’s Sam Altman said the partnership will ‘accelerate progress and bring advanced AI benefits to everyone faster’.

The collaboration positions AMD as a leading hardware supplier in the race to build global-scale AI infrastructure.

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Galaxy launches GalaxyOne wealth platform for investors

Galaxy has launched GalaxyOne, a unified wealth management platform designed to help individuals grow and manage their investments seamlessly. The platform unites high-yield cash accounts, crypto, and equities, giving users greater control and convenience.

GalaxyOne offers FDIC-insured cash deposits with a 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) and Galaxy Premium Yield accounts offering 8.00% APY for accredited investors. These rates are supported by Galaxy’s $1.1 billion institutional lending business, ensuring transparency and financial strength.

Users can reinvest earnings into Bitcoin or other cryptos, linking traditional finance with digital assets. The platform allows trading of US-listed equities, ETFs, and leading crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana- all within a single, precision-built interface.

Built on the foundation of Fierce, the mobile platform Galaxy acquired in 2024, GalaxyOne now expands to Android and web users. Galaxy plans to add business accounts, crypto staking, and new brokerage and lending products, expanding investment options.

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Italy passes Europe’s first national AI law

Italy has become the first EU country to pass a national AI law, introducing detailed rules to govern the development and use of AI technologies across key sectors such as health, work, and justice.

The law, approved by the Senate on 17 September and in effect on 10 October, defines new national authorities responsible for oversight, including the Agency for Digital Italy and the National Cybersecurity Agency. Both bodies will supervise compliance, security, and responsible use of AI systems.

In healthcare, the law simplifies data-sharing for scientific research by allowing the secondary use of anonymised or pseudonymised patient data. New rules also ensure transparency and consent when AI is used by minors under 14.

The law introduces criminal penalties for those who use AI-generated images or videos to cause harm or deception. The Italian approach combines regulation with innovation, seeking to protect citizens while promoting responsible growth in AI development.

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AI-designed proteins surpass nature in genome editing

Researchers in Barcelona have developed synthetic proteins using generative AI that outperform natural ones at editing the human genome. The breakthrough, published in Nature Biotechnology, could transform treatments for cancer and rare genetic diseases.

The team from Integra Therapeutics, UPF and the CRG screened over 31,000 eukaryotic genomes, identifying more than 13,000 previously unknown PiggyBac transposase sequences. Experimental tests revealed ten active variants, two matching or exceeding current lab-optimised versions.

In the next phase, scientists trained a protein large language model on the newly discovered sequences to create entirely new proteins with improved genome-editing precision. The AI-generated enzymes worked efficiently in human T cells and proved compatible with Integra’s FiCAT gene-editing platform.

The Spanish researchers say the approach shows AI can expand biology’s own toolkit. By understanding the molecular ‘grammar’ of proteins, the model produced novel sequences that remain structurally and functionally sound.

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OpenAI backs policy push for Europe’s AI uptake

OpenAI and Allied for Startups have released Hacktivate AI, a set of 20 ideas to speed up AI adoption across Europe ahead of the Commission’s Apply AI Strategy.

The report emerged from a Brussels policy hackathon with 65 participants from EU bodies, governments, enterprises and startups, proposing measures such as an Individual AI Learning Account, an AI Champions Network for SMEs, a European GovAI Hub and relentless harmonisation.

OpenAI highlights strong European demand and uneven workplace uptake, citing sector gaps and the need for targeted support, while pointing to initiatives like OpenAI Academy to widen skills.

Broader policy momentum is building, with the EU preparing an Apply AI Strategy to boost homegrown tools and cut dependencies, reinforcing the push for practical deployment across public services and industry.

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European data centre sales surge amid AI boom

Private capital firms are accelerating sales of European data centres, aiming to capitalise on the US-led AI boom. Deals valued at around €17 billion are expected within weeks, highlighting growing investor interest in digital infrastructure.

Oaktree Capital Management has started selling part of Pure DC, its European and Middle Eastern data centre company, valued at up to €5 billion.

Other firms are joining the rush. Swiss investor Partners Group may raise €4 billion from selling Nordic operator atNorth, while Swedish firm EQT has begun selling GlobalConnect, its Nordic broadband and data centre business, potentially worth €8 billion.

Deutsche Bank’s asset manager DWS and telecoms firm Orange are also reported to be selling stakes in European data centres.

The surge in sales reflects strong demand for assets that offer stable, long-term revenues while enabling current owners to fund infrastructure upgrades. So far in 2025, 162 data centre deals worth $46 billion have closed, with 45 more deals valued at $35 billion pending, according to Synergy Research Group.

Analysts note that the trend mirrors last year’s record activity, which saw 287 deals totalling more than $77 billion. Investors remain focused on Europe as AI-driven growth fuels the need for robust digital infrastructure across the continent.

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Breach at third-party support provider exposes Discord user data

Discord has disclosed a security incident after a third-party customer service provider was compromised. The breach exposed personal data from users who contacted Discord’s support and Trust & Safety teams.

An unauthorised party accessed the provider’s ticketing system and targeted user data in an extortion attempt. Discord revoked access, launched an investigation with forensic experts, and notified law enforcement. Impacted users will be contacted via official email.

Compromised information may include usernames, contact details, partial billing data, IP addresses, customer service messages, and limited government-ID images. Passwords, authentication data, and full credit card numbers were not affected.

Discord has notified data protection authorities and strengthened security controls for third-party providers. It has also reviewed threat detection systems to prevent similar incidents.

The company urges affected users to remain vigilant against suspicious messages. Service agents are available to answer questions and provide additional support.

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Galaxy users get Coinbase One perks via Samsung Wallet

Samsung Electronics has expanded its partnership with Coinbase to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into Samsung Wallet for US Galaxy users. The update allows users to buy crypto within the app using Samsung Pay, further merging digital payments with investment management.

The collaboration also introduces a complimentary three-month Coinbase One subscription for Samsung Wallet users. The premium tier removes trading fees on select assets, increases staking rewards, and provides exclusive partner deals.

Samsung executives said the goal is to make everyday financial tools more seamless for millions of Galaxy users. The Wallet already stores IDs, memberships, and car keys, and now supports peer-to-peer transfers and instalment payments through partnered financial institutions.

Coinbase said the initiative leverages its trusted trading infrastructure and Samsung’s global reach to make crypto access more convenient. More than 75 million US Galaxy users are expected to benefit, with expansion to other markets planned in the near future.

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A new AI strategy by the EU to cut reliance on the US and China

The EU is preparing to unveil a new strategy to reduce reliance on American and Chinese technology by accelerating the growth of homegrown AI.

The ‘Apply AI strategy’, set to be presented by the EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen, positions AI as a strategic asset essential for the bloc’s competitiveness, security and resilience.

According to draft documents, the plan will prioritise adopting European-made AI tools across healthcare, defence and manufacturing.

Public administrations are expected to play a central role by integrating open-source EU AI systems, providing a market for local start-ups and reducing dependence on foreign platforms. The Commission has pledged €1bn from existing financing programmes to support the initiative.

Brussels has warned that foreign control of the ‘AI stack’ (the hardware and software that underpin advanced systems) could be ‘weaponised’ by state and non-state actors.

These concerns have intensified following Europe’s continued dependence on American tech infrastructure. Meanwhile, China’s rapid progress in AI has further raised fears that the Union risks losing influence in shaping the technology’s future.

Several high-potential AI firms have already been hosted by the EU, including France’s Mistral and Germany’s Helsing. However, they rely heavily on overseas suppliers for software, hardware, and critical minerals.

The Commission wants to accelerate the deployment of European AI-enabled defence tools, such as command-and-control systems, which remain dependent on NATO and US providers. The strategy also outlines investment in sovereign frontier models for areas like space defence.

President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc aims to ‘speed up AI adoption across the board’ to ensure it does not miss the transformative wave.

Brussels hopes to carve out a more substantial global role in the next phase of technological competition by reframing AI as an industrial sovereignty and security instrument.

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