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– The UK government will invest £100 million in a new AI Biosecurity Lab designed to use artificial intelligence to detect and track biological threats. Officials described it as the world’s first dedicated AI biosecurity organisation. The lab forms part

– Researchers from Russia and China have pioneered an ultrasonic welding method that effectively doubles the strength of metal bonds. This innovative approach also prolongs the lifespan of welded parts by 1.9 times. The project was led by scientists at

– The European Union has announced a €115 million initiative aimed at fostering innovation in defence technology across member states. Named the AGILE, this programme intends to support small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups. The European Council officially

– Britain is stepping up its defenses against potential threats from advanced AI after identifying over 1,300 cyber vulnerabilities during recent trials. These weaknesses were discovered across numerous government software repositories. The British authorities announced that their initiative will leverage

– Over the next three years, Russia aims to introduce a minimum of 12,000 self-driving delivery robots as part of a nationwide testing initiative. The project establishes a legal framework designed to facilitate the trial of robotic couriers, also known

– Authorities in Denmark are currently investigating a significant security breach involving the country’s Central Person Register. About 8.8 million individuals’ personal data were accessed without authorization. The compromised data included names, addresses, CPR numbers, and related records. Officials explained

– The Wikimedia Foundation announced that AI agents believed to be operated by OpenAI engaged in unauthorized editing activities, examined a public note-taking platform, and generated substantial automated traffic across Wikimedia’s network. The organization revealed these findings on October 5

– The European Commission has introduced a new proposal for a secure communication platform designed for first responders across Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, intends to interconnect national networks utilized by police, firefighters, medics, and civil

– Austria’s national framework for securing digital infrastructure is undergoing a significant overhaul as the Network and Information Systems Security Act 2026 officially takes effect on Thursday. Known legally as NISG 2026, this legislation adopts the European Union NIS2 Directive

– Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with U.S. prices starting at $1,999. The company unveiled the device on Sept. 9 at its Cupertino headquarters. Apple CEO John Ternus presented the new model as part of