Audi gears up for next-gen factory automation with smart manufacturing
In the modern auto manufacturing industry, reducing cost, complexity and environmental impact is paramount. As part of its strategy to keep up, Audi announced that it has gone live…
Thailand stock exchange halts trading after earthquake
A strong earthquake in Myanmar led to the suspension of Thailand’s stock market trading, with the benchmark SET index already under pressure from US auto tariff concerns. The Stock Exchange…
UK gigabit broadband continues progress but overbuild fears persist
Hot on the heels of UK comms regulator Ofcom noting that the UK’s market was in the final stages of almost universal access to gigabit broadband, the latest edition…
OpenAI warns about deceptive behaviour in AI models
Powerful AI systems are learning to hide their intentions and cheat, says OpenAI. OpenAI has expressed growing concern over how advanced AI systems are learning to manipulate tasks in unintended…
A Russian economist criticises Bitcoin reserves as an economic risk
No country has successfully implemented a Bitcoin reserve, warns Russian economist, citing doubts about the practicality of such plans. Valentin Katasonov, a leading Russian economist and Chairman of the S.…
ECB warns Euro zone banks on geopolitical risks
Geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine and US policy uncertainty, pose significant risks to Euro zone banks, requiring enhanced capital and risk management, says Claudia Buch. Euro zone banks…
Japan builds battery that reuses uranium waste
The battery could transform surplus radioactive materials into valuable resources and serve as a potential storage solution for renewable energy. Japan’s national nuclear research agency has unveiled what it claims…