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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.
AI reporting playbook published by Google
The playbook draws on two years of Google’s internal AI reporting experience.
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.
Open-source scheduler Slurm moves under NVIDIA ownership
Slurm will remain open-source following NVIDIA’s acquisition.
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)
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.
Credit reporting breach exposes 5.6 millions consumers through third party API
Millions of consumer records were accessed during a prolonged API breach, raising serious concerns about identity theft, phishing risks and third-party security oversight within the credit industry.
New AI tool links genetic mutations to diseases with improved accuracy
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that not only detects disease-causing genetic variants but also predicts the types of diseases they may lead to, potentially accelerating diagnosis and treatment.
Libraries lead UK government push to improve digital inclusion and AI confidence
Public libraries in England will lead a new government-funded programme to develop a practical digital inclusion guide aimed at helping vulnerable communities build digital skills and confidence, including understanding artificial intelligence.
Google secures approval for major UK data centre at former RAF airfield
Plans for a large Google data centre campus in Essex have been approved, with local authorities highlighting significant economic and employment benefits despite concerns over local disruption.
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