Updates

26 Dec 2025

EU targets addictive gaming features

Concerns over gaming addiction and gambling-style mechanics are pushing the EU toward stricter regulation, especially as children increasingly encounter paid loot boxes in popular titles.

26 Dec 2025

Kazakhstan climbs global AI readiness ranking

Advanced digital infrastructure and high internet penetration provide Kazakhstan with the tools to scale AI solutions across public administration and the broader economy.

26 Dec 2025

Japan to boost spending on semiconductors and AI

Regular budgets will now fund most AI and chip spending, replacing ad-hoc allocations and providing greater stability for long-term technological development.

26 Dec 2025

MIT-IBM researchers improve large language models with PaTH Attention

Combining PaTH Attention with selective forgetting mechanisms further enhances AI models’ ability to prioritise relevant information over long sequences.

26 Dec 2025

IMF calls for stronger AI regulation in global securities markets

Retail investors face growing exposure to AI washing and behavioural targeting as it spreads through asset management and trading, according to an IMF technical note.

26 Dec 2025

Agentic AI, digital twins, and intelligent wearables reshape security operations in 2026

Security technology is entering an operational phase as Agentic AI, digital twins and intelligent wearables move from experimental tools to core systems measured through real performance.

26 Dec 2025

Drones and AI take over Christmas tree farms

As drones become cheaper and AI software improves, Christmas tree plantations worldwide are shifting from manual checks to digital monitoring systems that boost efficiency, accuracy and operational safety.

26 Dec 2025

AI disruption risk seen as lower for India’s white-collar jobs

Sector-specific AI applications in India are expected to generate jobs and enhance global competitiveness.

26 Dec 2025

Court blocks Texas app store law as Apple halts rollout

A court ruling halts Texas age verification requirements for app stores, prompting Apple to pause changes.

26 Dec 2025

Indian banks turn to AI for revenue growth

Banks now prioritise AI-led growth over operational cost savings.