UN calls for urgent action to protect children from online information risks
The UN warns that over 80% of youth aged 15–24 are online, facing risks like disinformation and AI-driven harms, and urges coordinated action to protect and empower them.
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Intel Announces Proposed $15 Billion Common Stock Offering
Intel plans a $15 billion common stock offering to fund growth in AI compute and maintain its investment-grade rating, with proceeds allocated to general corporate purposes.
Eyes on the sky: a rare solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August – Home
A deep partial solar eclipse will be visible from CERN on 12 August 2026, with 93% of the Sun obscured. Observers are advised to use proper eye protection throughout the event.
£130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
The UK government is investing nearly £130 million to advance zero-emission vehicle technologies, supporting over 1,800 jobs and strengthening the automotive sector’s supply chain.
Two Trustees reappointed to the Theatres Trust board
The UK government reappointed Annie Hampson and Katie Town as Theatres Trust trustees for six months from 13 September 2026, following governance compliance checks.
Applications now open for UK government's 2026-27 Chevening Scholarships
The UK government’s Chevening Scholarships programme is now accepting applications for 2026-27, offering fully funded master’s degrees and fellowships to Lebanese and Palestinian residents in Lebanon.
UK appoints Alex Milward as new HMTC for North America and HM Consul General New York
The UK government has appointed Alex Milward as HM Trade Commissioner for North America and HM Consul General to New York, effective August 2026, succeeding Oliver Christian MVO.
Making Knowledge Distillation Cheap Enough to Run at Scale
Hugging Face introduces a cost-efficient method for knowledge distillation in large language models, reducing VRAM requirements by up to 15.6× and enabling training on a single GPU instead of hundreds.
The Future is for Everyone
Meta outlines a philosophy for distributing superintelligence widely, emphasizing individual empowerment, invention, and balanced power to ensure broad access and societal benefits rather than centralized control.
Expanding Daybreak as the Cyber Defense Window Narrows
OpenAI introduces GPT‑5.6‑Cyber and expands Daybreak access tiers to provide defenders with advanced cybersecurity tools amid rising AI-driven threats, while maintaining safeguards to mitigate misuse risks.
Putting frontier cyber models in more trusted hands
OpenAI is expanding its Daybreak Cyber Partner Program to provide advanced cybersecurity models to trusted security partners, enabling faster vulnerability detection and remediation for organizations worldwide.
From end-of-life vehicles to new cars: Car2Car research project demonstrates feasibility of high-quality material loops on an industrial scale
The BMW Group and partners demonstrated that 51% of materials from end-of-life vehicles can be recovered at high quality for reuse in new cars, up from 6%, with steel, aluminium and copper showing the greatest potential.
Student Loans Interest Rates and Repayment Threshold Announcement
The UK Department for Education announced 2026-27 student loan interest rates and repayment thresholds, based on a Retail Price Index of 4.1%, with caps on certain plans.
Changes to how HM Land Registry sends emails about applications
HM Land Registry will replace email attachments with secure links for application documents starting 23 August 2026 to enhance security and align with Microsoft’s email software updates.
The Latest Galaxy Z Series Has Landed and It’s Time for Your Upgrade
Samsung introduced three new foldable smartphones—Galaxy Z Flip8, Galaxy Z Fold8, and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra—at Galaxy Unpacked in July, featuring thinner designs, improved cameras, and AI-enhanced features. The lineup...
Oxfam sells out first eBay Live shopping event
Oxfam sold out all items during its first eBay Live shopping event, drawing over 3,200 viewers and highlighting the charity’s expansion into livestream retail as part of its digital fundraising strategy.
What High-Throughput Engineers do Differently and Why AI Widens the Gap
A study of 15 high-throughput engineers at Atlassian found AI amplifies existing best practices rather than replacing them, widening the performance gap between disciplined and ad-hoc teams.
ChatGPT Connectors: How to Connect ChatGPT to Other Apps
OpenAI has rebranded ChatGPT connectors as plugins, enabling native integrations with external services like Google Workspace and GitHub for reading and action-taking within the chat interface.
Deterministic AI: What It Is and When to Use It
Zapier introduces deterministic AI to address inconsistency in AI-driven workflows by combining AI interpretation with rule-based automation for reliable, repeatable results in production environments.
How to use ChatGPT: A beginner's guide to getting started
Zapier outlines a beginner’s guide to using ChatGPT, detailing account setup, modes, and advanced features like web search and data visualization.
Why better tickets help agents write better code
Atlassian’s internal experiment found AI-native Jira tickets improved engineering output fivefold, with higher quality and agent-readiness compared to traditional tickets.
광복 81주년 맞아 SKT·독립기념관 공동 캠페인 ― 선열이 딛고 일어난 길, 후손이 뛰는 “기억하길” 코스로 되살아나다
SK Telecom and the National Memorial Hall launched a campaign mapping AI-analyzed routes of 18,776 independence activists across 10 cities for public participation ahead of Liberation Day.
Meta is back with Muse Glimmer: local, agentic, multimodal, and open source
Meta has released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter multimodal model under Apache 2.0, designed for local agentic applications such as coding, document analysis, and personal assistants.
Premium seats are coming to ChatGPT Business
OpenAI announced Premium seats for ChatGPT Business, offering 5x more usage and no five-hour limit for $125 per user monthly, with discounts for annual billing.
Release of Latest "Loans and Bills Discounted by Sector" and "Loans to Households" Data
The Bank of Japan released updated quarterly data on loans and bills discounted by sector and household loans for Q2 2026, alongside revisions to historical figures from Q2 2023 to Q1 2026.
AI job search tips: 9 AI tools to help you land your next job
AI tools are increasingly used in job searches, with 75% of applicants leveraging them to streamline applications and improve outcomes, according to Software Finder. Nine AI-powered tools are highlighted to assist with...
PM starts roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ on the cost of living – ending rip-off discounts and subscription traps
The UK Prime Minister announced measures to ban misleading discounts and subscription traps, aiming to save households an average of £14 monthly. New rules will enforce clearer pricing and easier cancellation from...
Sudan: ‘It made me dream again’: The students refusing to let war stop their education
Hundreds of Sudanese refugee and displaced students are sustaining their university education through UNHCR–Mastercard Foundation scholarships, receiving financial, psychological and community support amid the country’s...
SKT, ‘테이블 데이’ 서울 행사 성료
SK Telecom launched a public contest inviting customers to share AI prompts and use cases, expanding its 'Good Change' campaign to include customer participation.
SKT, ‘테이블 데이’ 서울 행사 성료
SK Telecom launched a public prompt contest as part of its ‘Good Change’ campaign, inviting customers to share AI usage examples for prizes totaling 10 million won.