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Sanctions proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador's crypto controversy
Sanctions proposed on Bukele amid El Salvador's crypto controversy
US senators propose sanctions on El Salvador’s Bukele, citing human rights abuses and alleged misuse of Bitcoin by government officials.
July 11, 2025
Kazakhstan rises as an AI superpower
Kazakhstan rises as an AI superpower
The government plans to train one million AI specialists and has attracted over $250 million in venture capital for AI innovation.
July 11, 2025
OpenAI to release Chromium-based AI browser competing with Chrome
OpenAI to release Chromium-based AI browser competing with Chrome
The AI-powered browser by OpenAI will integrate ChatGPT-like features and offer smarter web browsing through direct user interaction.
July 11, 2025
Meta offers $200 million to top AI talent as superintelligence race heats up
Meta offers $200 million to top AI talent as superintelligence race heats up
A record-breaking offer from Meta highlights how aggressive Silicon Valley’s AI talent war has become.
July 11, 2025
Hong Kong eyes over 40 firms for stablecoin licences
Hong Kong eyes over 40 firms for stablecoin licences
Large mainland Chinese firms dominate stablecoin licence interest ahead of Hong Kong’s new regulatory regime.
July 11, 2025
McDonald's faces backlash over AI hiring system security failures
McDonald's faces backlash over AI hiring system security failures
Researchers uncovered major flaws in McDonald's AI hiring system, exposing applicant data due to weak passwords and lack of safeguards.
July 11, 2025
Cyber defence effort returns to US ports post-pandemic
Cyber defence effort returns to US ports post-pandemic
Chinese-linked hacker groups are targeting US ports with advanced AI-enabled attacks.
July 11, 2025
M&S still rebuilding after April cyber incident
M&S still rebuilding after April cyber incident
DragonForce has claimed responsibility for the attack that could cost M&S £300 million in operating profit.
July 11, 2025
Qantas hacked as airline cyber threats escalate
Qantas hacked as airline cyber threats escalate
Meal preferences among stolen data as Qantas investigates breach.
July 11, 2025
AI glasses deliver real-time theatre subtitles
AI glasses deliver real-time theatre subtitles
Designed for inclusive live theatre, the glasses undergo testing with full rollout planned this autumn.
July 11, 2025
Germany's top banks move into crypto with regulated services
Germany's top banks move into crypto with regulated services
Blockchain infrastructure projects and retail crypto trading show Germany’s banking sector advancing beyond cautious crypto stance.
July 11, 2025
Microsoft and Salesforce use AI to cut costs and reshape workforce
Microsoft and Salesforce use AI to cut costs and reshape workforce
Microsoft and Salesforce report major cost savings and operational changes as AI replaces a significant portion of human-driven tasks.
July 11, 2025