Updates

5 Dec 2025

€700 million crypto fraud network spanning Europe broken up

Police raids in multiple countries have exposed a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam targeting thousands of victims with fake investment platforms.

5 Dec 2025

Russia blocks Snapchat and FaceTime access

Authorities restrict major communication apps as Russia blocks Snapchat and limits FaceTime, driving users toward state services instead of global platforms.

5 Dec 2025

Porn site fined £1m for ignoring UK child safety age checks

Ofcom has issued a record fine to a porn company that ignored legally required age verification in the UK.

5 Dec 2025

Google launches Workspace Studio for AI-powered automation

Early adopters report up to 90% faster workflow completion, with AI agents handling emails, reminders, legal notices, and team collaboration tasks.

5 Dec 2025

Campaigning in the age of generative AI

Generative AI is reshaping political campaigns through tailored persuasion, multilingual outreach and automated content, but its rise also raises serious concerns about misinformation and democratic integrity.

5 Dec 2025

New AI stroke-imaging tool halves time to treatment

An AI-powered imaging tool is helping doctors detect strokes more quickly, enabling faster treatment and giving patients a better shot at recovery.

5 Dec 2025

Japanese high-schooler suspected of hacking net-cafe chain using AI

Japanese police have issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old accused of using a programme created with AI to carry out a cyberattack that compromised data on millions of customers.

5 Dec 2025

Google boosts Nigeria’s AI development

Nigeria gains new support for its AI ambitions as Google funds advanced training and community safety programmes instead of relying on fragmented initiatives.

5 Dec 2025

SAP elevates customer support with proactive AI systems

Engineers gain new tools for routing, communication and analysis as SAP integrates AI across its support ecosystem, improving accuracy and reducing time spent on routine tasks.

5 Dec 2025

UK positions itself for leadership in the quantum computing race

New processors push the UK towards quantum advantage and more reliable architectures.