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Google seeks balance between user satisfaction and ecosystem health
Google seeks balance between user satisfaction and ecosystem health
AI Overviews offer streamlined answers but may reduce click-throughs to source websites.
July 29, 2025
Delta Air Lines rolls out AI for personalised airfare
Delta Air Lines rolls out AI for personalised airfare
Delta states no individual targeting, calling AI a streamlining of existing dynamic pricing.
July 29, 2025
AI startup Daydream revolutionises online fashion search
AI startup Daydream revolutionises online fashion search
Daydream's AI refines searches; learning user feedback for better recommendations.
July 29, 2025
AI fuels new wave of global security breaches
AI fuels new wave of global security breaches
More than 560,000 new malware variants are detected every day, according to security firm DeepStrike.
July 29, 2025
ChatGPT Agent brings autonomous task handling to OpenAI users
ChatGPT Agent brings autonomous task handling to OpenAI users
Users can activate the Agent by selecting 'agent mode' in the ChatGPT interface, available to Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers.
July 29, 2025
US senator urges Musk to block Starlink use by Southeast Asian criminal networks
US senator urges Musk to block Starlink use by Southeast Asian criminal networks
A US senator has urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to prevent transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia from using Starlink satellite internet to perpetrate fraud.
July 29, 2025
Tech giants back Trump's AI deregulation plan amid public concern over societal impacts
Tech giants back Trump's AI deregulation plan amid public concern over societal impacts
Amid soaring industry support and fierce public opposition, the recent AI summit spotlighted the intensifying clash between deregulation ambitions and calls for responsible, inclusive AI governance.
July 29, 2025
Google brings AI Mode to UK search results
Google brings AI Mode to UK search results
The arrival of AI Mode could change how Brits use Google, as answers now appear directly on the page instead of requiring clicks.
July 29, 2025
Allianz breach affects most US customers
Allianz breach affects most US customers
Allianz says its core systems were not compromised and has contacted federal authorities.
July 28, 2025
UK to retaliate against cyber attacks, minister warns
UK to retaliate against cyber attacks, minister warns
Dan Jarvis warns that cyber attackers targeting the UK will face direct consequences.
July 25, 2025
Ransomware activity drops 43% in Q2 despite year‑on‑year rise
Ransomware activity drops 43% in Q2 despite year‑on‑year rise
Disruption of major operators and seasonal effects contributed to the temporary downturn.
July 25, 2025
Hong Kong to ban stablecoin promotions without a licence
Hong Kong to ban stablecoin promotions without a licence
Only firms licensed by the HKMA may promote fiat-referenced stablecoins under the city’s new rules set to take effect next week.
July 25, 2025