Science funding has been slashed and international talent restricted in what’s being called a devastating year for American research. The political attacks on science are actually targeting higher education broadly, where public support has collapsed to just 42% of Americans.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils have triggered emergency response plans following a serious cybersecurity incident. The attack, first detected on November 24, has caused phone line disruptions and service delays across the affected boroughs.
The UK’s data protection regulator is under fire for dramatically reducing enforcement against public sector organizations despite numerous serious breaches. Civil society groups point to a Ministry of Defence leak affecting 19,000 people and at least 49 alleged deaths as evidence of regulatory fail
A congressional commission says the US government needs major restructuring to compete with China effectively. The recommendations include consolidating export control agencies and requiring military proof of Taiwan defense capabilities.
The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year on third-party suppliers. AI could revolutionize how this massive budget gets spent, but human oversight remains critical to prevent algorithmic bias and ensure transparency.
The US government is reportedly considering taking equity positions in leading quantum computing companies through federal funding agreements. Multiple quantum firms are said to be in discussions for minimum $10 million investments in exchange for government ownership stakes.
The US Commerce Department has reportedly initiated discussions with several quantum computing companies about potential equity investments, according to sources familiar with the matter. The program would see the government taking ownership stakes in exchange for federal funding, marking a significant expansion of Washington’s direct investment in strategic technology sectors.
The Canadian government is establishing a dedicated Financial Crimes Agency and National Anti-Fraud Strategy as fraud losses hit $643 million in 2024. The initiative aims to protect vulnerable groups and modernize financial crime enforcement by 2026.
Canada is creating its first standalone Financial Crimes Agency as part of a sweeping national strategy to combat online fraud and financial scams, according to government reports. The announcement from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne comes amid what officials describe as a dramatic increase in financial crimes targeting Canadians, with reported losses reaching $643 million in 2024 alone.
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