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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.

20 Dec 2025

New Kimwolf Android botnet linked to a record-breaking DDoS attacks

A newly identified Android botnet called Kimwolf highlights escalating risks from insecure smart devices and the growing sophistication of global DDoS threat networks.

20 Dec 2025

PwC automates AI governance with Agent Mode

Model Edge’s new capability from PwC uses agentic AI to strengthen audit readiness and scale enterprise AI governance with reduced operational burden.

19 Dec 2025

The limits of raw computing power in AI

AI is entering a phase where human knowledge, skills, and organisational choices may matter far more than ever-growing investments in powerful machines.