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24 Dec 2025

AI analysis charts shifts in ageing research trends

A century of ageing science has been mapped using natural language processing and machine learning.

24 Dec 2025

South Korea tightens ID checks with facial verification for phone accounts

Criminals have been exploiting stolen data to open phone accounts used in phishing scams, prompting South Korea to introduce biometric verification checks through the PASS digital ID system.

24 Dec 2025

DeepMind chief renews the AI intelligence debate

Rising debate surrounds claims that AI may one day learn as broadly as humans, with Elon Musk and xAI adding weight to arguments for rapid machine progress.

24 Dec 2025

Romania investigates large scale cyber attack on national water body

Ransomware operators used BitLocker encryption to lock databases, servers and email systems at Romania’s water administration, forcing staff to manage operations manually while cybersecurity teams restore affected systems.

24 Dec 2025

Russian scientists develop a 72-qubit quantum computer

The achievement highlights Russia’s progress in creating reliable quantum computers capable of solving complex problems beyond classical computing.

24 Dec 2025

South Korea plans huge fines for major data breaches

Public concern over major data breaches is pushing South Korea to introduce fines of up to 10 percent of sales for companies that repeatedly fail to protect customer information.

24 Dec 2025

UNCTAD launches global database to track e-commerce value

Rapid e-commerce growth contrasts with major data gaps, prompting UN experts to call for standardised, technology-neutral frameworks for global measurement.

24 Dec 2025

AI improves personalised ICU care and patient recovery

ICU data-driven predictions could transform patient care, providing real-time insights into nutrition needs and supporting more personalised strategies.

24 Dec 2025

Greece tests AI traffic cameras in Athens pilot

AI-powered traffic cameras recorded over 2,000 serious violations during a four-day pilot in the Athens area.

24 Dec 2025

Life sciences face rising pressure as regulators change expectations

Heightened attention from regulators is reshaping expectations for data governance and third-party oversight in life sciences.