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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
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
Report shows China outpacing the US and EU in AI research
Report shows China outpacing the US and EU in AI research
Governments now face the reality that falling behind in AI capability could have serious geopolitical consequences, warns a new research report.
July 11, 2025
Parliamentarians step up as key players in shaping the digital future
Parliamentarians step up as key players in shaping the digital future
From regulating AI to bridging the global digital divide, parliamentarians are redefining their roles to ensure that technology serves people, not the other way around.
July 11, 2025
Building digital resilience in an age of crisis
Building digital resilience in an age of crisis
From cutting-edge frameworks to digital solidarity powered by social media, global experts explored how technology can strengthen our ability to face disasters together.
July 11, 2025
WSIS+20: Inclusive ICT policies urged to close global digital divide
WSIS+20: Inclusive ICT policies urged to close global digital divide
With billions still disconnected and growing concerns over ethical tech and environmental impact, global experts are rethinking how digital policies can truly serve everyone.
July 11, 2025
New Gemini AI tool animates photos into short video clips
New Gemini AI tool animates photos into short video clips
Google's Gemini AI now turns still photos into 8-second videos with audio, using Veo 3, now live in India.
July 11, 2025
Huawei challenges Nvidia in global AI chip market
Huawei challenges Nvidia in global AI chip market
Huawei seeks foothold in AI chip markets across the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Nvidia faces export restrictions in China.
July 11, 2025
LG's Exaone Path 2.0 uses AI to transform genetic testing
LG's Exaone Path 2.0 uses AI to transform genetic testing
LG is partnering with Vanderbilt University to bring AI models like Exaone Path 2.0 into real-world clinical settings.
July 10, 2025
UN reports surge in intangible investment driven by AI and data
UN reports surge in intangible investment driven by AI and data
WIPO finds that countries prioritizing intangible investment are likely to gain competitive advantages in the evolving global economy.
July 10, 2025
AI fluency is the new office software skill
AI fluency is the new office software skill
Tools like ChatGPT work best when users provide clear tasks, context, and tone. Learn how to master AI collaboration with the CATS method.
July 10, 2025
AI and big data to streamline South Korea's drug evaluation processes
AI and big data to streamline South Korea's drug evaluation processes
A new AI system under development will initially target synthetic drug evaluations, with broader applications expected in future phases.
July 10, 2025