Updates

11 Dec 2025

AI model predicts prediabetes with high accuracy

A new AI model outperformed conventional machine learning models, offering a rapid, low-cost tool for early detection and targeted prevention.

11 Dec 2025

EU proposes easing environmental rules for datacentres and housing

New climate targets aim for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, though loopholes for international carbon credits could weaken domestic reductions.

11 Dec 2025

Australian families receive eSafety support as the social media age limit takes effect

eSafety rolls out national support programmes as the minimum account age for Australians rises to sixteen, encouraging healthier digital habits and reducing exposure to persuasive platform design.

11 Dec 2025

UK partners with DeepMind to boost AI innovation

Joint work will explore AI solutions for government departments, education, and the Incubator for AI, including a curriculum-aligned version of Gemini for safe public use.

11 Dec 2025

Vietnam passes first AI law to strict safeguards

The law includes sandbox testing, a National AI Development Fund, and a startup voucher scheme to encourage safe AI innovation.

11 Dec 2025

EU advances ambitious gigafactory programme for AI leadership

A new approach from the EU that seeks to boost technological autonomy by supporting gigafactories that offer researchers and industries world-class infrastructure.

11 Dec 2025

AI agents redefine knowledge work through cognitive collaboration

New analysis of millions of interactions shows that long-term users gravitate toward cognitive tasks, integrating AI into workflows that support decision making and learning.

11 Dec 2025

SwissBorg unveils Mastercard-powered crypto card

Full card control is available in the app, including asset selection, freezing, blocking, and transaction tracking.

11 Dec 2025

People trust doctors more than AI

Trust in human clinicians remains stronger than trust in AI, with only a small share of participants willing to rely on AI for medical diagnoses.

11 Dec 2025

Google revisits smart glasses market with AI-powered models

Plans for new AI-powered smart glasses debuting in 2026 signal a renewed push into wearables, with two models tied to the Gemini ecosystem.