Updates

14 Oct 2025

Vodafone restores UK network after major outage

Thousands of customers lost internet access as Vodafone’s systems temporarily went offline.

14 Oct 2025

A common EU layer for age verification without a single age limit

Ministers back an EU mandate on age checks as pilots expand and the Digital Identity Wallet nears deployment.

14 Oct 2025

India’s AI infrastructure gets a $15bn lift from Google

Gigawatt-scale infrastructure brings Google’s global standards for performance, reliability and security to India’s east coast.

14 Oct 2025

EU nations back Danish plan to strengthen child protection online

Denmark’s plan to restrict social media use for children under 15 drew partial support as EU nations prioritised broader online safety measures for children.

14 Oct 2025

NVIDIA-powered Zora AI pairs with Oracle AI Agent Studio

Zora AI on Oracle Cloud automates Fusion workflows, reducing manual effort and speeding decisions with NVIDIA-powered deep-reasoning agents.

14 Oct 2025

Microsoft strengthens UAE AI infrastructure

UAE’s AI initiatives gain support as Microsoft enables in-country Copilot deployment to boost performance and trust.

14 Oct 2025

OpenAI and Broadcom unite to deploy 10 gigawatts of AI accelerators

The OpenAI–Broadcom agreement marks a major step in developing efficient AI hardware and advancing scalable data centre infrastructure.

14 Oct 2025

Google gives students free access to AI tools

AI Pro Plan is now available to university students, offering tools for research, homework, creative projects, and skill development.

14 Oct 2025

Bhutan moves national ID system to Ethereum

Ethereum integration in Bhutan’s national ID system marks a world-first step toward self-sovereign digital identity.

14 Oct 2025

Vodafone and Samsung expand Open RAN deployment across Europe

The Vodafone–Samsung collaboration aims to modernise European mobile infrastructure through Open RAN technology, enhancing flexibility, efficiency and AI integration.