Deloitte unveils Zora AI, powered by Oracle Fusion and OCI, to automate complex work and cut costs. Built on NVIDIA’s stack with Oracle AI Agent Studio, it delivers sharper, more contextual insights. The pitch: faster execution and fewer handoffs.
Deep-reasoning agents in the Zora AI team with embedded Oracle agents as coordinated multi-agent workflows. Finance, HR, customer experience, and supply chains gain real-time recommendations and error detection at scale. Data siloes give way to decisions on a unified Fusion platform.
Security and scale rely on OCI Generative AI and Oracle’s ‘on by default’ protections with Autonomous Database. NVIDIA NIM and NeMo support building, deploying, and optimising agents in regulated settings. Trustworthy AI principles cover governance, risk, and compliance from day one.
‘By running Zora AI on Oracle’s cloud, we’re unlocking end-to-end efficiencies,’ said Deloitte’s Mauro Schiavon. Oracle’s Roger Barga said Fusion integration will ‘accelerate innovation and future-proof’ investments. NVIDIA’s John Fanelli cited ‘digital workers at scale’ boosting productivity and autonomy.
Early deployments span finance, sourcing, procurement, sales, and marketing. Finance agents collaborate with Fusion SCM to predict disruptions and optimise operations. An enhanced partner programme adds enablement, accelerators, and go-to-market support.
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The US firm, OpenAI, has announced a multi-year collaboration with Broadcom to design and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators.
The partnership will combine OpenAI’s chip design expertise with Broadcom’s networking and Ethernet technologies to create large-scale AI infrastructure. The deployment is expected to begin in the second half of 2026 and be completed by the end of 2029.
A collaboration that enables OpenAI to integrate insights gained from its frontier models directly into the hardware, enhancing efficiency and performance.
Broadcom will develop racks of AI accelerators and networking systems across OpenAI’s data centres and those of its partners. The initiative is expected to meet growing global demand for advanced AI computation.
Executives from both companies described the partnership as a significant step toward the next generation of AI infrastructure. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said it would help deliver the computing capacity needed to realise the benefits of AI for people and businesses worldwide.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan called the collaboration a milestone in the industry’s pursuit of more capable and scalable AI systems.
The agreement strengthens Broadcom’s position in AI networking and underlines OpenAI’s move toward greater control of its technological ecosystem. By developing its own accelerators, OpenAI aims to boost innovation while advancing its mission to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits humanity.
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Bhutan has moved its national ID system to the Ethereum blockchain, aiming to enhance security, transparency, and citizen control. Nearly 800,000 residents will use Ethereum to verify identities, replacing the Polygon system.
The migration of all credentials is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation President Aya Miyaguchi joined Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk at the launch ceremony.
Miyaguchi described the project as a ‘world-first’ achievement in self-sovereign digital identity.
Bhutan previously used Hyperledger Indy and then Polygon for its national ID solution, making Ethereum its third blockchain platform. The nation’s National Digital Identity and GovTech teams played key roles, supported by the local crypto community.
Other countries, including Brazil and Vietnam, have partially adopted blockchain-based identity systems.
In addition to digital IDs, Bhutan has become a significant crypto adopter. It holds 11,286 Bitcoin, worth $1.31 billion, largely mined via renewable Himalayan hydropower. The country has also met with former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, suggesting potential future crypto initiatives.
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Samsung Electronics has been chosen by Vodafone as a primary partner to deploy virtualised RAN and Open RAN networks in Germany and several European countries. The agreement builds on previous collaborations and represents one of the largest Open RAN projects in Europe.
Germany will serve as the first and main market, with thousands of sites planned, including a full deployment in Wismar by early 2026. The rollout will expand across Europe over five years, beginning with a live site already operating in Hannover.
Samsung will provide its virtualised RAN solutions supporting 2G, 4G and 5G, as well as O-RAN compliant radios, Massive MIMO equipment and AI-powered management tools. The company will also integrate its CognitiV Network Operations Suite to improve performance, efficiency and automation.
Partners such as Dell Technologies, Intel and Wind River will contribute hardware and cloud platforms to ensure interoperability and large-scale integration.
Vodafone’s Chief Network Officer Alberto Ripepi said Open RAN is essential for building flexible, future-ready networks and expanding connectivity across Europe.
Samsung’s Networks Business President Woojune Kim highlighted the project as a major step in developing software-based and autonomous networks designed for the AI era. Both companies view the partnership as a means to advance digital transformation and enhance network efficiency.
The collaboration also promotes energy efficiency and shared infrastructure. Samsung’s AI Energy Saving Manager will monitor traffic to reduce power consumption during low-use periods. The company’s radio systems will support RAN sharing, helping operators cut costs and deliver consistent coverage.
Analysts consider Vodafone’s decision a validation of Samsung’s leadership in open and virtualised network technology.
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They trained models using more than 1,400 iPhone images of Hass avocados, achieving around 92% accuracy for firmness (a proxy for ripeness) and over 84% accuracy in distinguishing fresh from rotten fruit.
Avocado waste is a major issue because they spoil quickly, and many are discarded before reaching consumers. The AI tool is intended to guide both shoppers and businesses on when fruit is best consumed or sold.
Beyond consumer use, the system could be deployed in processing and retail facilities to sort avocados more precisely. For example, more ripe batches might be sent to nearby stores instead of longer transit routes.
The researchers used deep learning (rather than older, manual feature extraction) to capture shape, texture and spatial cues better. As the model dataset grows, its performance is expected to improve further.
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At its core, Ethernet is inherently more secure in many scenarios because it requires physical access. Data travels along a cable directly to your router, reducing risks of eavesdropping or intercepting signals mid-air.
Wi-Fi, by contrast, sends data through the air. That makes it more vulnerable, especially if a network uses weak passwords or outdated encryption standards. Attackers within signal range might exploit poorly secured networks.
But Ethernet isn’t a guaranteed fortress. The Fox article emphasises that security depends largely on your entire setup. A Wi-Fi network with strong encryption (ideally WPA3), robust passwords, regular firmware updates, and a well-configured router can approach the network security level of wired connections.
Each device you connect, smartphones, smart home gadgets, IoT sensors, increases your network’s exposure. Wi-Fi amplifies that risk since more devices can join wirelessly. Ethernet limits the number of direct connection points, which reduces the attack surface.
In short, Ethernet gives you a baseline security advantage, but a well-secured Wi-Fi network can be quite robust. The critical factor is how carefully you manage your network settings and devices.
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Kenyan lawmakers have approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets. The Central Bank of Kenya will licence digital assets, while the capital markets regulator oversees exchanges.
The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law.
The country has experienced rapid cryptocurrency growth despite limited prior regulations. A 1.5% digital assets tax was introduced in 2023, and Kenya ranked fourth in Africa for crypto adoption in 2024, behind Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Morocco.
The IMF has urged Kenya to align crypto rules with global standards to reduce risks like money laundering and terrorism financing. Lawmakers appear to have heeded these warnings as the nation moves toward its first formal crypto legislation.
Kenya’s adoption reflects a broader trend across eastern Africa, where cryptocurrencies are increasingly used for cross-border remittances and international transactions.
Stablecoins represented roughly 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto transactions in 2024, while South Africa saw its first publicly listed company adopt Bitcoin as a treasury asset earlier this year.
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The new centres in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Poland will give startups, SMEs, and industry access to AI-optimised supercomputers and support.
The expansion is backed by over €500 million in joint investment from the EU and Member States, bringing the total funding for the AI Factories and Antennas initiative to more than €2.6 billion. The investments aim to boost Europe’s supercomputing capacity and speed up AI adoption in key sectors.
AI Factory Antennas will provide national AI communities with secure remote access to supercomputing resources alongside the factories. The initiative backs the EU’s AI Continent Action Plan and complements AI Gigafactories for developing and training advanced AI models.
By expanding infrastructure and expertise, the EU aims to position itself as a global leader in AI, fostering innovation, competitiveness, and adoption of AI across both industry and the public sector.
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Windows 10 support ends on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, and routine security patches and fixes will no longer be provided. Devices will face increased cyber risk without updates. Microsoft urges upgrades to Windows 11 where possible.
Windows powers more than 1.4 billion devices, with Windows 10 still widely used. UK consumer group Which? estimates 21 million local users. Some plan to continue regardless, citing cost, waste, and working hardware.
Upgrade to Windows 11 is free for eligible PCs via the Settings app. Others can enrol in Extended Security Updates, which deliver security fixes only until October 2026. ESU offers no technical support or feature updates.
Personal users in the European Economic Area can register for ESU at no charge. Elsewhere, eligibility may unlock ESU for free, or it costs $30 or 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. Businesses pay $61 per device for year one.
Unsupported systems become easier targets for malware and scams, and some software may degrade over time. Organisations risk compliance issues running out-of-support platforms. Privacy-minded users may also dislike Windows 11’s tighter Microsoft account requirements.
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Jim Lee rejects generative AI for DC storytelling, pledging no AI writing, art, or audio under his leadership. He framed AI alongside other overhyped threats, arguing that predictions falter while human craft endures. DC, he said, will keep its focus on creator-led work.
Lee rooted the stance in the value of imperfection and intent. Smudges, rough lines, and hesitation signal authorship, not flaws. Fans, he argued, sense authenticity and recoil from outputs that feel synthetic or aggregated.
Concerns ranged from shrinking attention spans to characters nearing the public domain. The response, Lee said, is better storytelling and world-building. Owning a character differs from understanding one, and DC’s universe supplies the meaning that endures.
Policy meets practice in DCs recent moves against suspected AI art. In 2024, variant covers were pulled after high-profile allegations of AI-generated content. The episode illustrated a willingness to enforce standards rather than just announce them.
Lee positioned 2035 and DC’s centenary as a waypoint, not a finish line. Creative evolution remains essential, but without yielding authorship to algorithms. The pledge: human-made stories, guided by editors and artists, for the next century of DC.
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