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UAE launches 1 billion AI initiative for Africa
AI-driven projects will improve living standards, promote equitable growth, and expand opportunities for communities in need.
Twitch is classified as age-restricted by the Australian regulator
New guidance from eSafety places Twitch under stricter controls from December as officials push platforms to understand their responsibilities under Australia’s social media age laws.
US considers allowing Bitcoin tax payments
Lawmakers are weighing a measure that enables BTC tax payments while boosting the national reserve without purchasing coins on the open market.
Greece accelerates AI training for teachers
The pilot scheme introduces a customised ChatGPT model to the secondary schools of Greece, sparking optimism among officials and concern among teachers and pupils about long-term effects.
UAE gains UN praise for Arab Digital Economy strategy
The UAE’s position as a leader in digital transformation was highlighted during the Knowledge Summit as UN officials stressed the value of shared regional progress.
AI use rises among Portuguese youth
Over a third of Portuguese adults have used AI tools recently, with students and young people leading adoption for personal and educational purposes.
Nokia to invest 4 billion in AI-ready US networks
The funding will enhance mobile, fixed, IP, optical, data centre, and defence networking technologies while strengthening AI-optimised solutions.
VPN credential theft emerges as top ransomware entry point
According to a Beazley Security report, nearly 50 percent of ransomware attacks in Q3 2025 used stolen VPN credentials as their initial access vector.
Popular Python AI library compromised to deliver malware
A build-environment breach caused two versions of the Ultralytics YOLO Python package to be replaced with malicious releases that install a cryptocurrency miner.
Smarter AI processing could lead to cleaner air, say UCR engineers
Researchers at UC Riverside have designed a real-time, environment-aware AI system that could reduce data-centre CO₂ emissions by up to 45 percent while extending server life.
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