The cryptocurrency sector has promoted tokenised stocks, allowing shares to be traded via blockchain. While fractional ownership and 24/7 trading are possible, most brokers already offer commission-free fractional shares, limiting...
South Africa is preparing a new regulatory framework for cross-border cryptocurrency transactions, according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The South African Reserve Bank will release the framework this year, focusing on cr...
Meta has received reports from Instagram users stating their accounts were suspended for alleged violations relating to child sexual exploitation. The affected users say they did not post any such material and believe the suspensi...
Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that can decode 'inner speech' in patients with severe paralysis, potentially enabling faster and more comfortable communication. The system, tested by a team led by Stan...
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has postponed the launch of its R2 model after repeated technical problems using Huawei's Ascend processors for training. The delay highlights Beijing's ongoing struggle to replace US-made chips with do...
Canada's House of Commons is investigating a data breach after a cyberattack reportedly exploited a Microsoft vulnerability, granting unauthorised access to a database for managing parliamentary computers and mobile devices. Staff...
Two years after launch, Bluesky is revising its Community Guidelines and other policies, inviting users to comment on the proposed changes before they take effect on 15 October 2025. The updates are designed to improve clarity, ou...
A tabletop robot, expected by 2027, could follow users around with a moving display and an animated voice assistant. Apple previewed this concept in research earlier this year, showing a dancing robot mimicking user movement. Siri...
OpenAI has introduced local pricing for ChatGPT in India, allowing users to pay in rupees instead of US dollars. The shift follows the release of GPT-5, which supports 12 Indian languages and offers improved relevance for local us...
India's central bank has proposed a national framework to guide the ethical and responsible use of AI in the financial sector. The committee, set up by the Reserve Bank of India in December 2024, has made 26 recommendations across...
A new study has revealed that managers who use AI to write emails are often viewed as less sincere by their staff. Acceptance improved for emails focused on factual information, where employees were more forgiving of AI involvemen...
Igor Babuschkin, cofounder of Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, has announced his departure to launch an investment firm dedicated to AI safety research. Musk created xAI in 2023 to rival Big Tech, criticising industry leaders for weak ...