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Cybersecurity · Policy & Regulation

Study: Russians treat VPNs as an essential utility and build community networks to circumvent censorship

Study: Russians treat VPNs as an essential utility and build community networks to circumvent censorship.

Policy & Regulation · Autonomous Driving

China Issues Mandatory Autonomous Driving Standard, Setting Stage for L3 Mass Rollout

China has published a mandatory national standard for L3/L4 autonomous driving safety, effective July 2027, requiring systems to match a competent human driver and setting technical and liability requirements.

World · Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Bank of England Governor Warns AI Poses Growing Risk to Financial Stability

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 officials that advanced AI could increase cyber threats and financial contagion risks, urging preparedness for severe scenarios.

Policy & Regulation · AI Chips & Compute

South Korea proposes record 820.9 tln-won 2027 budget to fuel AI, growth

South Korea proposed a record 820.9 tln-won 2027 budget, up 12.8%, including a 162.3 tln-won Future Fund to invest chip-boom windfall in AI.

World · Research · Policy & Regulation

Microplastics in soil threaten UK food security, report says

A parliamentary report warns that microplastics in UK agricultural soils pose an emerging threat to food security and calls for legally binding targets to cut pollution.

Policy & Regulation · Products & Applications

Instagram to Limit Reach of Undisclosed AI-Generated Profiles

Instagram will label AI-generated profiles and limit reach of undisclosed accounts, responding to user frustration over AI influencers.

Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Bank of England Chief Warns Frontier AI Poses Cyber Risk to Global Financial Stability

Bank of England chief warns frontier AI could raise cyber risks to global financial stability, urging G20 action.

Cybersecurity · Policy & Regulation

AI Could Make Software Too Secure for Government Hacking, Professor Warns

Cryptography professor Matthew Green argues AI could make software too secure for governments to lawfully hack criminals' devices, possibly renewing backdoor calls.

World · Cybersecurity · Policy & Regulation

Bank of England warns frontier AI threatens global financial stability

Bank of England warns frontier AI poses global financial risk; shadow AI compliance and EU defence reforms also in focus.

Products & Applications · Policy & Regulation

AI use among UK teachers doubles but workload relief remains limited, survey finds

A YouGov survey shows 80% of UK teachers now use AI at work, yet only 35% work fewer hours, with saved time redirected to other tasks.

World · Research · Policy & Regulation

S. Korea, U.S. agree to expand nuclear, high-energy physics cooperation

South Korea and the United States signed a statement of interest in Washington to expand cooperation in nuclear and high-energy physics, including joint research infrastructure and quantum computing.

Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

GS Retail fined $9.3 mln over data leak affecting 1.66 mln customers

South Korea's privacy watchdog fined GS Retail 12.8 billion won for a data leak that exposed personal details of 1.66 million GS SHOP and GS25 customers.

World · Policy & Regulation · Robotics

U.S. Restrictions on Chinese Drones and Robots Could Fragment Global Market, Analysts Say

U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones and robots may fragment global market as China's manufacturing scale offsets trade barriers.

Companies · Policy & Regulation · Autonomous Driving

TechCrunch Report Finds Waymo, Zoox Test Drivers Injured; Gatik Raises $200M

A TechCrunch investigation found Waymo and Zoox test drivers suffered over two dozen injuries from hard braking, while autonomous trucking startup Gatik raised $200 million.

Policy & Regulation · AI Chips & Compute

US Considers New Tariffs on Semiconductors and Tech Hardware

US mulls new tariffs on chips and tech devices, with industry warning costs could derail AI data-center buildout.

Large Language Models · Policy & Regulation

Schatz Rises as Senate Democrat No. 2; Pentagon's Anthropic Blacklist Ruled Illegal; Hormuz Demined

Senator Brian Schatz is rising as the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, a court ruled the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic illegal, and the Strait of Hormuz has been demined.

Products & Applications · Companies · Policy & Regulation

FDA approves Gilead's once-daily HIV pill Bixlenvo for patients with limited options

FDA approved Gilead's Bixlenvo, a once-daily HIV pill combining bictegravir and lenacapavir, for suppressed patients unable to use existing single-tablet regimens.

Products & Applications · World · Policy & Regulation

Plug-in solar panels: expert warns UK homeowners to check insurance before installing

UK homeowners considering plug-in solar panels should disclose installations to their insurer, as the panels are covered under contents insurance and may affect premiums, an expert says.

Companies · Large Language Models · Policy & Regulation

AI’s Water Use Sparks Protests Across U.S. Southwest

From Texas to Arizona, locals protest data center expansion over AI's water and energy use, while actual consumption figures remain murky.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies · Policy & Regulation

New Jersey AI Datacenter Accused of Violating Federal Law Over Unpermitted Generators

The largest planned AI datacenter in New Jersey is accused of running dozens of unpermitted gas-powered generators, according to a report by The Guardian. The DataOne facility in Vineland is also facing noise complaints and a lawsuit.

Products & Applications · World · Policy & Regulation

UK legalizes plug-in solar panels; TechRadar picks 12 solar gadgets as alternative

据TechRadar报道,英国插电式太阳能电池板合法化,但并非所有家庭适用。编辑推荐12款太阳能小工具,帮助用户节省电费。

Companies · Large Language Models · Policy & Regulation

Nvidia expands support for Chinese AI models as U.S. restrictions loom

Nvidia is strengthening its support for Chinese open AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen, while warning investors that potential U.S. government restrictions could hurt its business, according to CNBC.

Companies · Large Language Models · Policy & Regulation

Over 116 Firms Sign Letter Urging Urgent Cyber Defense Action Against Rogue AI

Over 116 tech firms, including OpenAI and Microsoft, signed a letter urging urgent cyber defense upgrades as rogue AI attacks rise.

Policy & Regulation · Robotics

French Finance Minister Seeks Budget Stability, Backs Robotics Investment Incentive

French finance minister vows tax stability, defends key breaks, and proposes robotics investment allowance.