New York Governor, Kathy Hochul has signed landmark legislation imposing new safety and transparency requirements on powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems, marking a major step in state-level oversight of emerging technology. The law, known as the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, or RAISE Act, took effect immediately and places New York alongside California at … Read more
Japanese multinational investment holding company, SoftBank is moving aggressively to secure a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of the year, relying on a mix of asset sales, borrowing options and delayed dealmaking as it seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. According to Reuters, the funding effort … Read more
Global visual design leader, Canva closed 2025 with strong growth, reporting 260 million monthly active users and $3.5 billion in annual revenue, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most widely used visual communication platforms. According to Canva, the milestone reflected a rising global dependence on easy-to-use design tools among individuals, businesses and educational … Read more
Starlink, the satellite internet company operated by Elon Musk‘s SpaceX, has lost communication with one of its satellites following what the company described as a technological anomaly while the spacecraft was in orbit. The satellite, identified as Starlink Satellite 35956, was orbiting approximately 418 kilometers above Earth when the incident occurred. Communications with the spacecraft … Read more
Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftwar, has won the Data Management: Governance category of the InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year Awards.. As AI initiatives increasingly depend on trusted, high-quality data, InfoWorld has recognized Actian for its “governance by design” approach. The Actian Data Intelligence Platform embeds governance directly into data workflows—leveraging data … Read more
OpenAI has rolled out a major update to its image generation tools, sharpening precision and consistency as enterprises increasingly rely on AI-generated visuals for design and branding. The update, branded GPT Image 1.5, is available to all ChatGPT users and through OpenAI’s API. The company said the model is powered by GPT-5.2, which early users … Read more
iScale Group, a global innovation platform focused on scaling transformative technologies through cross-border collaboration, has announced a strategic partnership with Startup Grind Miami, the Miami chapter of the world’s largest entrepreneurial community. The alliance marks a significant step in strengthening Miami’s position as a leading gateway for international startups seeking entry into the U.S. market. … Read more
A biotechnology startup revolutionizing coconut farming claimed the grand prize at the National Innovative Startup Talent Search Competition, capping the highlights of TECHFEST Vietnam 2025 with a vibrant finale in the heart of the capital. Growlab, which uses tissue culture technology to produce high-yield, uniform coconut seedlings, won the championship on Dec. 12, receiving $20,000 … Read more
UbiOne, a cloud streaming and artificial intelligence platform owned by Ubitus, has received the Innovation Award in the AI Selected category at the 2025 IT Matters Awards, recognizing its leadership in advanced cloud and AI technologies. The award was presented by Minister Yi-Ching Lin of Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs and accepted by Ubitus CEO … Read more
A cybersecurity incident at 700Credit LLC, a provider of credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships, compromised the personal information of approximately 5.6 million individuals, the company has confirmed. The breach, involved unauthorized access to data collected from dealerships between May and October 2025. Affected information includes names, addresses, dates of birth and … Read more
RingCentral Inc., a global leader in agentic voice AI–powered cloud business communications, has been honored for the sixth consecutive year in Comparably’s Best of 2025 Awards, earning top-10 rankings in three key categories: Best Company Culture, Best CEOs, and Best Compensation. The awards highlight the cloud communications provider’s strong performance across foundational aspects of workplace … Read more
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed requiring tourists from 40 visa-waiver countries to show all social media accounts used in the past five years as part of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) process. The proposal, published for public comment, would also mandate that applicants temporarily make their social media profiles public … Read more
OpenAI launched its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.2, on Thursday, touting advances in reasoning, coding and long-context processing as the Microsoft-backed startup races to reclaim ground lost to Google’s Gemini 3 in the escalating battle for AI supremacy. The release comes weeks after CEO Sam Altman declared an internal “code red” in early December, halting … Read more
Leaders from the world’s top blockchain and gaming firms descended on Abu Dhabi this week for the co-located Global Blockchain Show 2025 and Global Games Show 2025, transforming the UAE capital into a nexus for digital innovation and high-stakes networking. The dual events, held on December 10 and 11 at the state-of-the-art Space42 Arena, drew … Read more
The West Tech Fest, Australia’s longest-running technology and innovation festival, is underway, with its flagship West Tech Main conference emerging as a standout event with high energy and engagement at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The full-day program drew bold thinkers, industry leaders, and innovators who are shaping the nation’s tech landscape through keynote … Read more
The 26th International Robot Exhibition (iREX), billed as the world’s largest gathering of robotics innovators, wrapped up Saturday at Tokyo Big Sight with a record 673 companies and organizations on display, drawing more than 150,000 visitors over four days. Organized by the Japan Robot Association and others, the four-day iREX 2025 highlighted rapid advances in … Read more