Updates

16 Jul 2025

Europe’s quantum ambitions meet US private power and China’s state drive

Quantum computing promises a transformative shift, accelerating AI, challenging encryption, and revolutionizing industries globally.

16 Jul 2025

AI Appreciation Day highlights progress and growing concerns

Industry leaders see AI as a tool to enhance human skills, not replace them, while stressing data control, ethical use, and cybersecurity challenges on AI Appreciation Day.

16 Jul 2025

Co-op CEO apologises after cyberattack hits 6.5 million members

Co-op faces significant cybersecurity breach, impacting millions; CEO expresses deep regret and vows corrective measures.

16 Jul 2025

Air Serbia suffers deep network compromise in July cyberattack

Internal memos confirm Air Serbia suffered a cyberattack that disrupted payroll processes and may have compromised personal data.

16 Jul 2025

Meta unveils 5GW AI data centre plans

Prometheus and Hyperion mark Meta’s largest AI infrastructure investment.

16 Jul 2025

OpenAI economist shares four key skills for kids in AI era

Instead of relying only on AI tools, children must develop resilience, financial numeracy, and writing abilities, according to OpenAI’s chief economist, Ronnie Chatterji.

16 Jul 2025

Trump unveils AI economy with $100 billion investment push

Pennsylvania to become a key player in Trump’s ‘AI economy’, as major energy and tech projects worth $100 billion are announced during Pittsburgh summit.

16 Jul 2025

Scalable quantum light factory chip unveiled

Built by an interdisciplinary team, the chip’s on-board feedback ensures stable photon generation, key for communication, sensing, and computing applications.

16 Jul 2025

San Francisco deploys AI assistant to 30,000 staff

AI helps draft reports, translate in 40+ languages, and analyse data, allowing staff to focus on direct resident support.

16 Jul 2025

Meta opens audio lab to improve AI smart glasses

Cambridge facility is Meta’s largest engineering investment outside the US, signalling a push for leadership in immersive AI wearables.