Updates

5 Dec 2025

Legal sector urged to plan for cultural change around AI

The guidance stresses cultural preparation and oversight as essential foundations for AI adoption.

5 Dec 2025

ChatGPT users gain Jira and Confluence access through Atlassian’s MCP connector

Jira and Confluence data become accessible inside ChatGPT as Atlassian widens its MCP integration strategy.

5 Dec 2025

FCA begins live AI testing with UK financial firms

UK financial firms are working with the FCA to trial artificial intelligence in real-world markets, exploring its impact on services like debt resolution, advice and customer engagement.

5 Dec 2025

AstraZeneca backs Pangaea’s AI platform to scale precision healthcare

Pangaea Data and AstraZeneca have forged a multi-year collaboration to deploy multimodal AI that integrates clinical, imaging, genomic and real-world data, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment decisions and clinical-trial access.

4 Dec 2025

EU opens antitrust probe into Meta’s WhatsApp AI rollout

Regulators say WhatsApp’s AI rollout raises competition issues across the sector.

4 Dec 2025

Uzbekistan sets principles for responsible AI

New national standards for AI development and deployment have been implemented by Uzbekistan, focusing on privacy, human rights, risk assessment, and responsible use across society.

4 Dec 2025

UNESCO launches AI guidelines for courts and tribunals

AI misuse in the UK High Court highlights the need for standards; UNESCO’s new principles emphasise human oversight, ethics, and auditability.

4 Dec 2025

FCA launches AI Live Testing for UK financial firms

The initiative complements the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox, guiding firms through responsible deployment and informing the regulator’s future approach to AI in finance.

4 Dec 2025

Texas makes historic investment with $5 million Bitcoin purchase

The state’s crypto investment acts as a placeholder while a permanent custodian is finalised, signalling Texas’ ambitions to lead in digital assets.

4 Dec 2025

Serbia sees wider coverage as Yettel activates 5G

5G deployment marks next step for Yettel in Serbia.