India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train, becoming one of the few countries to adopt hydrogen fuel-cell technology for rail transport.
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Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new China-backed intergovernmental body aimed at strengthening international cooperation and shaping global governance in artificial intelligence. The agreement was signed in Shanghai ahead of the opening of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to present Beijing’s vision for the future of global AI governance. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the organisation’s headquarters will be based in Shanghai, reinforcing the city’s role as a key hub for China’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The 29 founding members…
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised New York’s decision to halt construction of large data centres for a year, warning the move could cost jobs, drive investment to other states and weaken America’s position in the global AI race against China.
Elon Musk’s xAI has sued a South Carolina man accused of using its Grok chatbot to generate child sexual abuse material and non-consensual explicit deepfakes, marking one of the first lawsuits by an AI company against a user for alleged criminal misuse of generative AI.
FIFA and Lenovo have built an AI-powered command centre that will monitor everything from team travel and stadium operations to crowd movement and fan experience in real time.
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, positioning the new model as a faster, lower-cost rival to OpenAI and Anthropic as competition in the AI race intensifies.
The United States has cleared OpenAI’s most advanced AI model for public release after delaying its launch over fears the technology could pose national security risks.
Russia is stepping up efforts to blunt Ukraine’s increasingly effective drone campaign by deploying advanced Starlink jammers, disguising military supplies as civilian traffic and overhauling battlefield logistics to evade precision strikes.
China’s slowing economy is pushing millions—from software engineers to university graduates—into ride-hailing and food delivery, turning the gig economy into the country’s biggest employment safety net as stable jobs become increasingly scarce.
Rome’s Smart Bracelet Scheme Helps Elderly Residents Stay Safe During Heatwave An innovative smart bracelet programme is helping elderly residents in Rome live more independently while providing vital health monitoring and emergency support, particularly during Europe’s ongoing heatwave. Among those benefiting is 85-year-old Roman widow Dina Gazzella, who has lived alone since the death of her husband in 2023 and her cat a year later. Although she no longer has constant company at home, smart technology ensures she remains connected to a dedicated support network. The electronic bracelet monitors her heart rate, sleep patterns and movement, while also allowing her…