Updates

16 Oct 2025

Growth of AI increases water and energy demands

The rapid growth of AI is increasing energy and water demands, prompting calls for closed-loop systems and treated wastewater.

16 Oct 2025

Scaling a cell ‘language’ model yields new immunotherapy leads

A 27B ‘cell language’ model generated a cancer hypothesis later confirmed, pointing to AI-guided routes for immunotherapy.

16 Oct 2025

Starcloud launches data centres into space

The NVIDIA-backed startup Starcloud plans to launch the first AI-driven satellite hosting an H100 GPU, redefining sustainability and performance in computing.

16 Oct 2025

Report warns of AI-driven divide in higher education

Experts warn that unequal AI access could deepen digital divides in academia.

16 Oct 2025

New ISO 27701 update strengthens privacy compliance

The 2025 revision enhances risk, accountability and performance requirements.

16 Oct 2025

Vietnam unveils draft AI law inspired by EU model

The draft sets four risk levels for AI use and strict oversight rules.

16 Oct 2025

UK government uses AI to boost efficiency and save taxpayer money

AI tools are helping public services work faster and deliver better value for taxpayers.

16 Oct 2025

Quebec man fined for using AI-generated evidence in court

The court criticised fabricated AI citations in a legal defence, warning of the risks to judicial proceedings.

16 Oct 2025

Humanity AI launches $500M initiative to build a people-centred future

Ten major US foundations are investing $500 million in Humanity AI to ensure that AI strengthens communities and creativity instead of concentrating power in a few corporations.

16 Oct 2025

Meta expands AI infrastructure with sustainable data centre in El Paso

The El Paso data centre will scale to 1GW, support thousands of jobs, and help Meta reach its water-positive and renewable energy goals.