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Honda teams up with US startup on self-driving tech
Honda teams up with US startup on self-driving tech
The Japanese automaker plans partial automation across roads and highways using AI-based software.
Aug. 22, 2025
Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa
Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa
Over 30,000 AI experts will be trained as part of Japan’s plan to deepen ties with African nations.
Aug. 22, 2025
AI improves customer experience at Citi
AI improves customer experience at Citi
Over 2.3 million sessions now handled on Citi’s expanded commercial banking platform.
Aug. 22, 2025
New robotic system uses AI to analyse water quality
New robotic system uses AI to analyse water quality
A robotic system uses AI and decision-making to classify water as drinkable, with applications for Earth and planetary exploration.
Aug. 22, 2025
Caution rises over inflated AI-driven tech valuations
Caution rises over inflated AI-driven tech valuations
Analysts see a correction rather than a collapse in confidence around AI investments.
Aug. 22, 2025
Europol warns that the $50,000 Qilin reward is fake
Europol warns that the $50,000 Qilin reward is fake
Reports claiming Europol offers a bounty for Qilin suspects are false, the agency said, stressing that it has no Telegram channel.
Aug. 22, 2025
Students seek emotional support from AI chatbots
Students seek emotional support from AI chatbots
Heavy reliance on AI for emotional support may reduce social interaction and real-world relationship building.
Aug. 22, 2025
Microsoft limits certain companies' access to the SharePoint early warning system
Microsoft limits certain companies' access to the SharePoint early warning system
The tech giant has restricted some Chinese companies’ access to proof-of-concept code after SharePoint servers were targeted, aiming to protect global cybersecurity.
Aug. 22, 2025
Surge in seat belt offences seen by AI monitors
Surge in seat belt offences seen by AI monitors
Most road deaths without seat belts involved people aged 16 to 24.
Aug. 22, 2025
Skype used to distribute hidden malware in small business attacks
Skype used to distribute hidden malware in small business attacks
Security experts discovered that hackers used Skype to deliver the GodRAT trojan hidden in image files, targeting small and medium businesses across multiple regions.
Aug. 22, 2025
Turkey plans 5G rollout after October auction and spectrum allocations
Turkey plans 5G rollout after October auction and spectrum allocations
Following consultations with operators, Turkey will auction 11 frequency packages this October, aiming for the first 5G signals in 2026.
Aug. 22, 2025
Energy independence enables new models for data centre construction
Energy independence enables new models for data centre construction
Facing infrastructure delays, operators are increasingly deploying data centres using alternative power sources and self-sufficient energy systems.
Aug. 22, 2025