OpenAI Is Offering Europe Access to Its Cybersecurity AI Model. But Anthropic Is Holding Out
OpenAI announced it will grant the European Union access to its new cybersecurity AI model, GPT‑5.5‑Cyber, through a limited preview for vetted cybersecurity teams, governments and EU bodies. The European Commission welcomed the offer, saying it will enable close monitoring of the model’s deployment and address security concerns. In contrast, Anthropic has not yet provided the EU with access to its Mythos model, and talks remain at an earlier stage. The divergence highlights differing strategies among leading AI firms in engaging with European regulators.
Public Sector AI Productivity Claims 'Require More Robust Evidence'
The Ada Lovelace Institute released a briefing warning that UK public‑sector AI productivity claims lack robust evidence. It argues that single‑study estimates are driving billions of pounds in spending, workforce planning, and long‑term technology lock‑ins. The paper highlights methodological flaws, industry...
Did the EU Parliament Really Vote Not to Protect Children Online?
In April 2026 the EU’s interim ePrivacy derogation – known as “Chat Control 1.0” – expired after the European Commission delayed its extension proposal and the Council refused Parliament’s privacy safeguards. The European Parliament voted to preserve its negotiating mandate...
Say Goodbye to Burner Phones? FCC Robocall Plan Raises Privacy Fears
The FCC adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to tighten Know‑Your‑Customer (KYC) requirements for voice service providers, mandating collection of name, address, government ID, and an alternate phone number before activation. High‑volume users may also need to disclose intended...
Palantir’s Access to Identifiable NHS England Patient Data Is ‘Dangerous’, MPs Say
The UK NHS has granted US‑based Palantir access to identifiable patient records as part of a £330 million (≈$420 million) contract to build a federated data platform powered by AI. The arrangement allows Palantir engineers “unlimited” access to raw data before it...
China Suspends New AV Licenses After 'Major Chaos'
China has halted issuance of new autonomous vehicle (AV) licenses after dozens of Baidu self‑driving cars malfunctioned, prompting officials to label the situation "major chaos." The pause follows incidents of robotaxis colliding with objects, stealing luggage and endangering pedestrians. In...
New Cybersecurity Industry Coalition Aims to Lead US Critical Infrastructure Protection
Private-sector leaders JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, AT&T and Berkshire Hathaway Energy launched the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure (ACI) in February to fill a coordination void as federal support wanes. The nonprofit coalition will create working groups and pilot projects focused on...
Solibri Launches Security+ for Air-Gapped BIM Workflows
Solibri introduced Solibri Security+, a standalone BIM validation product designed for air‑gapped, sovereign environments where cloud solutions are prohibited. The offering enables rule‑based model checking, coordination and compliance verification for defense, government and critical‑infrastructure projects. It operates offline, meeting data‑sovereignty...
Whitehall Department Encourages Others to Join Device Reuse Programme
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has become the first central government body to sign the IT Reuse for Good Charter, a sustainability initiative launched by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. After a year of...
Re: UK Biobank Leak: Are Patients’ Details Safe, and What Are the Risks to Future Research?
The UK National Health Service has agreed to give Palantir contractors unlimited access to patient data, including information from the UK Biobank. The move has sparked alarm among privacy advocates who fear misuse of highly sensitive health records. The Good...
US: FCC Relaxes Foreign-Made Router Ban to Allow for Security Updates
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has pushed back the deadline for security updates on banned foreign‑made consumer routers to at least January 1, 2029, extending the original March 2027 cutoff by two years. The original ban, enacted in March 2026, prohibited import and sale...
UPI Thrives; Dollar‑stablecoins May Harm India, Regulator Praise.
UPI has been incredible for India to say the least. Also to all the smart folk, some friends of mine who champion the need for a dollar backed stable coins(I’m speaking for dollar backed stablecoin specifically), this seems like a bad...
American Action Forum Calls for Federal Limits on Local Broadband Permits
The American Action Forum urged Congress and the FCC to impose federal time limits on state and local broadband permitting, warning that current delays widen the urban‑rural divide and raise costs for consumers. The policy push ties into the pending...
DMV Updates AV Rules to Improve Accountability, First Responder Coordination and Public Safety
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has adopted new autonomous‑vehicle regulations that open the state to heavy‑duty AV testing and deployment. Manufacturers must complete 50,000 miles of light‑duty or 500,000 miles of heavy‑duty testing and submit a safety case before...
Pentagon, FAA Validate Laser Counter‑Drone System in First Safe Trial
The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration completed a joint safety assessment on April 10, confirming that AV’s LOCUST laser counter‑drone system poses no additional risk to passenger aircraft. The validation clears the way for broader deployment across military bases,...
NYC Schools Cancel AI‑Focused High School After Parental Outcry
The New York City Department of Education scrapped plans for an AI‑centric high school after a wave of parental complaints and national criticism. Officials say safety and curriculum concerns forced the decision, while industry leaders warn the backlash could stall...
Waymo's London Test Cars Stuck on Dead-End Street Three Times, Residents Wake at 4am
Waymo's self‑driving Jaguar fleet entered a narrow Shoreditch street and became immobilised three times in a single week, waking residents at 4:15 am. The incidents have drawn sharp social‑media backlash and renewed questions about the safety of autonomous taxi pilots ahead...
100,000 Smart IDs in Two Months
South Africa's Home Affairs department partnered with three major banks to launch a digital smart ID application programme, processing over 100,000 cards in just 59 days. The initiative, active since 9 March 2026, achieved an average of 1,695 applications per day across...
Governments Can’t Agree on What AI Actually Is
Governments worldwide are unable to agree on a concrete definition of artificial intelligence, creating a fundamental barrier to coordinated regulation. The divide stems from epistemic disagreements about AI’s speed, scale, and transformative potential, leading nations to adopt vastly different policy...
Why Tech Needs Smarter Contracts for Data Centers
Data centers are the backbone of today’s AI, e‑commerce and streaming services, prompting tech giants and governments to race for long‑term build‑outs. However, a surge in community opposition—up 125% in Q2 2025—has sparked litigation that threatens project timelines. Experts argue that...
GP Legislature Flags ICT Challenges at Police Station
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s community safety committee flagged severe ICT and infrastructure problems at Pretoria West police station after an oversight visit. Outdated computers and unreliable network connectivity hinder case processing and access to policing systems. The station operates from...
New Security Checkpoint Opens at Nuremberg Airport
Nuremberg Airport has opened a modernised passenger security checkpoint featuring CT scanning technology that lets liquids, gels and electronics stay in carry‑on bags. The upgrade, attended by state minister Christian Bernreiter and airport COO Jan Bruns, adds multiple storage zones...
Floating Solar Offers Morocco’s Dams Antidote to Evaporation Loss
Moroccan researchers estimate that the nation’s 58 dams lose about 909 million cubic metres of water each year, a loss that could be curbed by floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. Their techno‑economic analysis shows that covering just 1% of dam surfaces with...
Episode 57: Clarity on Crypto
The ISDA podcast’s Episode 57, “Clarity on Crypto,” features SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discussing the evolving U.S. regulatory stance toward digital assets as the Clarity Act moves through Congress. Peirce outlines the SEC’s shift toward a principles‑based framework, emphasizing flexibility over prescriptive...
CIO Interview Simon Goodman Keeps Modernization of Network Rail on Track
Network Rail CIO Simon Goodman is steering the integration mandated by the UK Railways Bill, which will merge the state‑owned infrastructure manager with train operating companies into a single entity called Great British Railways. Over the next five to ten...
Dryad Launches Gen-4-Pro Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, Setting New Standard in Ultra-Early Fire Detection
Dryad Networks unveiled the Gen‑4‑Pro Silvanet Wildfire Sensor, the latest iteration of its ultra‑early fire detection platform. The new sensor adds carbon‑monoxide and PM2.5 particle monitoring, doubles the detection range, and incorporates direct‑to‑satellite communications via Kinéis. Enhanced solar panels and...
Sanral Faces Legal Challenge over R438m SAP Tender
South Africa's National Roads Agency (Sanral) awarded a R438.3 million (~$24 million) SAP support and maintenance contract to Zimele ERP IT Services, prompting a legal challenge from rival bidder WIB Group. WIB seeks an interdict to halt Zimele’s work pending a review...
Listen: Is the EU Backtracking on AI Regulation?
The EU is revising its AI Act just two years after adoption, extending compliance deadlines and scaling back certain obligations. High‑risk AI systems now have until December 2027 to meet requirements, while labeling of AI‑generated content is delayed and machines that...
FLock.io Is the Key Technical Partner in a Sovereign AI Government Initiative for Sarawak
FLock.io has become the exclusive technical partner for Sarawak’s sovereign AI programme, signing three MoUs with the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) and UK‑based Unitas Global Advisory during UK‑Sarawak roundtables in Manchester, Cambridge and Oxford. The agreements task FLock.io with...
Gadkari Inaugurates Barrier Less Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on UER-II
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Multi‑Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier‑less tolling system at Delhi's Mundka‑Bakkarwala plaza, marking the second such installation in India after Gujarat's Choryasi plaza. The system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition and FASTag to allow vehicles...
The Netherlands Leads in Quantum Technology but Lags on Quantum Security
The Dutch Court of Audit warned that while the Netherlands excels in quantum research, 71% of its central government agencies have not begun preparing for the cryptographic threat posed by future quantum computers. Only six percent have incorporated quantum risk...
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Why Late Change Management Dooms ERP Transformation Projects
Public‑sector ERP programs are increasingly missing business‑outcome targets, with Gartner projecting that over 70% of new implementations will fall short by 2027. The primary culprit is late‑stage change management: organizations focus on technology delivery while postponing the hard work of...
Government’s Technology-First Malady
Government leaders increasingly tout new technology as a cure‑all, yet many officials argue that a problem‑first approach is essential. The article warns that AI and other high‑tech tools often fail when underlying data or issues are misunderstood. Political pressures push...
NHS to Grant Palantir Contractors ‘Unlimited Access’ to Patient Data
The UK National Health Service has signed a deal granting Palantir contractors unlimited access to patient records across its network. The agreement, whose financial terms remain undisclosed, aims to leverage Palantir's data‑analytics platform for AI‑driven health insights. Critics warn that...
Von Der Leyen, Hillary Clinton Back New Push to Childproof AI
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen are backing the newly announced Youth AI Safety Institute. The nonprofit, run by Common Sense Media, will act as a...
NSW Police IPOS Overhaul Half-a-Billion over Budget
The NSW Police Integrated Policing Operating System (IPOS) overhaul, originally budgeted at $328 million AUD (≈$216 million USD) and slated for completion by mid‑2027, now requires an additional $493 million AUD (≈$325 million USD) and will not be finished until 2031. After spending $155 million...
Cabarrus County Launches Online Portal to Streamline Social Services Access
Cabarrus County officials have launched a new online portal that lets residents apply for and manage a range of social services in a single digital hub. Developed by the County’s Department of Social Services and IT Services, the tool is...
Kenya Launches Phase Two of Mobile ID Registration to Reach Marginalized Communities
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the start of Phase Two of a mobile national identity card registration drive targeting pastoralist and border communities. The rollout eliminates extra vetting and registration fees, building on a recent six‑month waiver of...
HIBP Adds Costa Rica as 42nd Government Partner
HIBP’s free gov program keeps growing, helping governments get ahead of data breaches before attackers do. Today, we welcome our 42nd government: Costa Rica, protecting departments, public resources and the people behind them. https://t.co/GD14TAF6sU
Planet Labs Shares Jump 10.8% After Greece Secures Thermal Satellite Constellation
Planet Labs' German unit landed a two‑year, seven‑figure contract with Greece’s National Satellite Space Project, sparking a 10.8% surge in the company's stock. The deal coincides with the launch of Greece’s first thermal imaging satellites, a €200 million (€215 million) national program...
ECB Teams with Private Firms to Set Standards for Digital Euro
The European Central Bank signed partnerships with the European Card Payment Cooperation, nexo and the Berlin Group to develop open payment standards for the digital euro. The collaboration aims to ready the currency for a projected 2029 launch, with a...
Singapore Minister Flags Telcos as High‑Value AI Cyber Threat Target
Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam warned that Singapore’s telecommunications sector is a high‑value target for AI‑enhanced cyber attacks, citing recent activity by APT group UNC3886. He called for board‑level responsibility and highlighted a fresh advisory from the Infocomm Media...
GDS Puts Three Suppliers in ‘Taxi Rank’ to Test Service Vulnerabilities
The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) has set up a “taxi rank” of three NCSC‑CHECK accredited penetration‑testing firms—NCC Group, Salus and Prism Infosec—to probe security weaknesses in citizen services and internal Whitehall tools. The three contracts together are worth £1.2 million...
Welcoming the Costa Rican Government to Have I Been Pwned
Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has added Costa Rica as its 42nd government client for the free government‑focused breach‑monitoring service. The Costa Rican CSIRT now gains continuous visibility into compromised government email addresses, enabling faster identification of exposure and more...
Colorado Senate Passes SB 26-189, Scaling Back State AI Rules to Simple Disclosure
Colorado lawmakers approved Senate Bill 26-189, a near‑total rewrite of the state’s 2024 AI consumer‑protection law. The bill, passed 57‑6 in the House and moving to Governor Jared Polis, limits regulation to a clear‑notice mandate for AI‑driven decisions in jobs,...
Congressional Bill Would Force OS Makers to Verify Ages, Upending EdTech Authentication
Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Parents Decide Act would compel operating‑system developers to verify every user’s age with a government‑issued ID, a move that could overhaul how K‑12 and higher‑education platforms authenticate students. Critics warn the mandate creates a massive data‑collection engine,...