Updates

3 Jul 2025

TikTok struggles to stop the spread of hateful AI videos

AI-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are spreading racist stereotypes on TikTok, despite both platforms having clear policies banning such content.

3 Jul 2025

Meta pursues two AI paths with internal tension

Yann LeCun aims for open-source AI, but Meta’s leadership is shifting focus to closed, text-based models despite previous commitments to openness.

3 Jul 2025

Lloyds Bank to test neurosymbolic AI for better customer support

The technology blends data learning with logic to deliver transparent, hallucination-free AI results.

3 Jul 2025

Artists explore meaning and memory at Antwerp Art Weekend

Eddie Peake and Metahaven dissect language and identity through art

3 Jul 2025

Alibaba Cloud opens AI centre in Singapore to drive regional innovation

Singapore emerges as AI gateway for Asia-Pacific with Alibaba investment.

3 Jul 2025

OpenAI and Oracle join forces for massive AI data centre expansion

OpenAI and Oracle Join Forces for Massive AI Data Centre Expansion

3 Jul 2025

EU races to catch up in quantum tech amid cybersecurity fears

Cybersecurity agencies urge governments to adopt post-quantum protections before 2030.

3 Jul 2025

DeepSeek gains business traction despite security risks

US and global firms adopt DeepSeek’s models due to cost savings, even as public sector bans remain in place.

3 Jul 2025

Brazil sets flat 17.5 percent tax on all crypto gains

Gains from NFTs, DeFi, and staking are now fully taxed in Brazil as part of its sweeping 2025 digital asset tax reform.

3 Jul 2025

Meta’s AI chatbots are designed to initiate conversations and enhance user engagement

AI chatbots on Meta’s AI Studio are becoming more proactive, using previous chats to offer personalised, human-like follow-up messages.