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EU sets course for digital euro adoption
A new Council mandate sets the legal framework for a digital euro, introducing privacy safeguards, holding limits, and measures to preserve cash access throughout the EU.
Bank of England governor warns AI could displace jobs at Industrial Revolution scale
The governor of the Bank of England has warned that artificial intelligence is likely to displace workers in ways comparable to the Industrial Revolution, while also reshaping entry-level employment and skills demand in the UK economy.
Google study shows teens embrace AI
The Future Report finds young people embrace AI but call for guidance and transparency, reflecting their readiness to shape a safe and equitable digital future.
UK plans ban on deepfake AI nudification apps
Proposed UK legislation would criminalise AI nudification apps, strengthening protections against deepfake abuse and increasing pressure on developers and platforms to prevent image-based exploitation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital fraud declines in Russia after rollout of Cyberbez measures
Authorities say tighter rules on calls, SIM cards and banking are curbing cyber fraud.
UK report quantifies rapid advances in frontier AI capabilities
By publishing the report, the government aims to support international collaboration on AI safety research.
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