Updates

22 Dec 2025

Major IBM training programme to boost India’s AI, cybersecurity and quantum skills

IBM has committed to training 5 million learners in India in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030 through its SkillsBuild platform, aiming to broaden access to advanced technology education and bolster workforce readiness.

22 Dec 2025

AI-generated video falsely claims US military to ‘take over’ Nigerian army

A widely shared video claiming a U.S. military officer announced the United States would ‘take over’ the Nigerian army is an AI-generated deepfake and has no basis in fact, according to independent fact-checking.

22 Dec 2025

UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack

A cyber-attack on the UK Foreign Office raises concerns about state-sponsored hacking, with experts noting links to campaigns targeting sensitive government information.

21 Dec 2025

Japan’s mobile competition law forces Apple to adjust iOS app payments

Changes to iOS in Japan expand developer options as Apple responds to new competition rules.

21 Dec 2025

Digital fraud declines in Russia after rollout of Cyberbez measures

Authorities say tighter rules on calls, SIM cards and banking are curbing cyber fraud.

21 Dec 2025

UK report quantifies rapid advances in frontier AI capabilities

By publishing the report, the government aims to support international collaboration on AI safety research.

21 Dec 2025

New EU health package targets biotech, AI and medical device reform

The EU is seeking to close biotech investment gaps and speed access to medical innovation through a new health policy package.

21 Dec 2025

Strong AI memory demand boosts Micron outlook into 2026

Record revenue and bullish guidance reinforced Micron’s position as the S&P 500’s top chip performer.

20 Dec 2025

Google DeepMind partners with DOE for AI-driven science

The partnership builds on AlphaFold’s Nobel-recognised protein prediction work, aiming to advance US scientific leadership in fusion energy, materials science, and Earth studies.

20 Dec 2025

Natural language meets robotics in MIT’s on-demand object creation system

The system combines natural language, 3D generative AI and robotic arms to enable rapid, modular object creation.