A new report reveals police forces in England and Wales spend nearly all their technology budget maintaining outdated systems. Treasury funding for new tech like AI and facial recognition has been cut, stalling modernization efforts across the board.
The EU’s cloud sovereignty initiative faces criticism from European providers who claim the framework’s vague criteria could actually benefit US cloud giants. Industry experts question whether the plan achieves genuine data sovereignty.
A major security lapse exposed personal details of hundreds holding top secret US government clearances. The breach reveals systemic vulnerabilities in political technology infrastructure with serious national security implications.
Recent trade negotiations between China and the US have produced significant agreements on tariffs, shipping fees, and fentanyl controls. This progress marks a crucial cooling of tensions ahead of the high-stakes Xi-Trump meeting.
The European Commission has issued preliminary rulings against Meta and TikTok for alleged Digital Services Act violations. According to reports, both platforms face scrutiny over content appeal mechanisms and researcher data access. These findings could lead to substantial financial penalties for the tech giants.
The European Commission has reportedly determined that both Meta and TikTok breached the European Union’s Digital Services Act transparency requirements, according to preliminary rulings issued on October 24. Sources indicate these findings stem from ongoing investigations conducted in cooperation with Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, which began separate probes into the platforms last year.
The UK government is pushing forward with AI adoption despite market concerns, funding 15 projects through a £8.9 million investment. Officials claim AI tools could save 75,000 days of manual work annually while cutting through bureaucratic red tape. The initiative includes regulatory sandboxing that temporarily suspends rules for testing.
The UK government is moving forward with ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives despite growing concerns about a potential AI market bubble, according to official statements. Sources indicate the government believes AI adoption could save approximately 75,000 days of manual work across civil services each year, providing much-needed efficiency gains.
Expanded Regulatory Framework Targets Mobile Ecosystem Dominance The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has significantly expanded its digital market…
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Eight Senate Democrats are pressing Trump advisor Steve Witkoff over his undisclosed cryptocurrency holdings. The lawmakers allege potential ethics violations involving Middle East diplomatic work and crypto business ties to the UAE.
Senate Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into Steve Witkoff’s cryptocurrency investments, demanding the Trump administration special envoy explain why he maintained substantial crypto holdings while serving as a top Middle East diplomat. According to reports, eight senators led by Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter Wednesday expressing “serious questions about your compliance with federal ethics laws” regarding Witkoff’s failure to divest from Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures.
US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month Lows Amid Political Gridlock The US Treasury market witnessed significant gains this week as the…
