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Library cuts across Massachusetts deepen digital divide
Library cuts across Massachusetts deepen digital divide
Online tools, literacy classes and research databases are vanishing from local libraries.
July 19, 2025
Malaysia pushes clean tech and innovation for growth
Malaysia pushes clean tech and innovation for growth
A rise in private R&D funding signals growing investor confidence in Malaysia’s green innovation strategy.
July 19, 2025
Huang says Chinese AI science is world class
Huang says Chinese AI science is world class
Jensen Huang calls Chinese AI models a global catalyst.
July 18, 2025
Costa Rica rolls out first standalone 5G network with Ericsson
Costa Rica rolls out first standalone 5G network with Ericsson
Liberty and Ericsson launch 5G SA network in Costa Rica, supporting digital growth across healthcare, tourism, and more.
July 18, 2025
France plans Bitcoin mining to use surplus nuclear energy
France plans Bitcoin mining to use surplus nuclear energy
Mining centres would help balance France’s electricity grid by using excess power from nuclear plants during low demand.
July 18, 2025
LEO becomes Africa's first AI chatbot to enable remittances
LEO becomes Africa's first AI chatbot to enable remittances
The new feature uses PAPSS to enable seamless intra-African transactions.
July 18, 2025
Afghan data breach prompts secret UK relocation
Afghan data breach prompts secret UK relocation
The leak only became public in 2023, long after names appeared on Facebook.
July 18, 2025
Japan smashes internet speed record
Japan smashes internet speed record
The breakthrough could underpin future AI networking, 6G infrastructure and faster cloud services, using existing fibre technology.
July 18, 2025
Denmark launches quantum initiative with world‑leading computer
Denmark launches quantum initiative with world‑leading computer
With full Danish ownership and European ambition, Magne aims to achieve true quantum advantage by scaling toward large logical-qubit systems.
July 18, 2025
ADB urges urgent reforms to bridge Pakistan's digital divide
ADB urges urgent reforms to bridge Pakistan's digital divide
ADB warns Pakistan’s digital growth lags due to underinvestment and high taxes, urging urgent 5G rollout and inclusion reforms.
July 17, 2025
Tech giants work to avert an AI‑driven energy crisis
Tech giants work to avert an AI‑driven energy crisis
Smart cooling and software efficiency have already cut AI energy use by 20–30%, yet overall demand continues to climb.
July 17, 2025
Trump launches $70 billion AI and energy investment plan
Trump launches $70 billion AI and energy investment plan
Renewables face rollback under Trump’s infrastructure blueprint.
July 16, 2025