Updates

17 Dec 2025

UK launches taskforce to boost women in tech

Industry leaders warn limited representation threatens innovation as the UK pursues ambitious AI objectives.

17 Dec 2025

Dubai Police explores AI for VIP protection

Growing adoption of AI-driven security solutions reflects Dubai Police’s strategy to enhance readiness and maintain high safety standards in complex protection environments.

17 Dec 2025

Private surveillance raises concerns in New Orleans

City leaders remain split as a non profit manages live surveillance and sets its own rules.

17 Dec 2025

AI-driven Christmas scams surge online

Cybercriminals now use AI to mimic brands, build fake shops and produce convincing phishing messages.

16 Dec 2025

UN General Assembly to hold WSIS+20 high-level meeting

The upcoming UN meeting will bring governments and other stakeholders together to reflect on two decades of digital transformation and to shape the next phase of global efforts toward a more inclusive and development-focused digital future.

16 Dec 2025

AI reporting playbook published by Google

The playbook draws on two years of Google’s internal AI reporting experience.

16 Dec 2025

Oracle and Google Cloud launch AI database service in India

Enterprises in India gain access to Oracle Exadata, Autonomous AI Database, and AI Lakehouse through Google Cloud, combining cloud analytics with fault-tolerant AI services for modern multicloud strategies.

16 Dec 2025

Open-source scheduler Slurm moves under NVIDIA ownership

Slurm will remain open-source following NVIDIA’s acquisition.

16 Dec 2025

Banks and fintechs turn to Visa as stablecoin infrastructure matures

Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice through its Visa Consulting & Analytics unit, reflecting rising institutional interest in stablecoin-based payment infrastructure. The service aims to help banks, fintech firms, merchants, and enterprises assess strategy, market fit and implementation. The move comes as the global stablecoin market exceeds $250 billion in value and emerging reports (See more)

16 Dec 2025

UK-EU cyber dialogue strengthens policy alignment

Cyber policy coordination between the UK and EU advanced with talks on legislation, capacity building and industry compliance under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.