Updates

9 Dec 2025

Survey reveals split views on AI in academic peer review

Many physicists are divided as AI enters peer review, with supporters praising extra efficiency instead of slow processes, while critics fear weaker expert judgement.

9 Dec 2025

Instacart deepens partnership with OpenAI for real-time AI shopping

A strengthened partnership between OpenAI and Instacart allows ChatGPT to guide users through planning, selecting and paying for groceries through Instacart without any platform switching.

9 Dec 2025

Egypt reaffirms commitment to AI and digital transformation

Egypt’s foreign minister has pledged stronger action on AI governance, data policy and regional digital cooperation as the country rolls out the next phase of its national AI strategy.

9 Dec 2025

Japan turns to AI and robotics to tackle dementia crisis

Japan is expanding the use of GPS tools, AI diagnostics and caregiving robots as the country grapples with soaring dementia cases and a shrinking care workforce.

9 Dec 2025

New spyware threat alerts issued by Apple and Google

Google linked recent warnings to Intellexa spyware activity.

9 Dec 2025

Growing app restrictions hit ByteDance’s AI smartphone rollout

Rising tensions around automation and data security are reshaping how ByteDance’s AI smartphone fits into China’s competitive app ecosystem, drawing readers into the wider debate over agentic AI.

9 Dec 2025

Real-time journalism becomes central to Meta AI strategy

Publishers gain new exposure as Meta seeks to grow AI usage.

9 Dec 2025

Creatives warn that AI is reshaping their jobs

Workers across the creative industries say AI is changing their livelihoods, with artists, musicians, videographers and writers reporting declining income and growing pressure to adapt.

9 Dec 2025

Claude Code expands automated AI fine tuning for businesses

New automation features in Claude’s ecosystem are reshaping how companies approach AI, offering businesses unprecedented control over model customisation at minimal cost.

9 Dec 2025

Pudu showcases next-generation D5 robot dog at Tokyo exhibition

New capabilities in mobility, autonomy and rugged design position Pudu’s robot dog as a key player in the fast-evolving service-robot landscape, inviting readers to explore the company’s broader ambitions.