Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 6, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – ENISA agreement with the Republic of Korea – E-001002/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Close cooperation with like-minded countries is essential in order to enhance preparedness and resilience in cybersecurity. As explained in Recital 54 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881[1], cyber threats are a global problem, and therefore close international cooperation is necessary to improve cybersecurity standards, and to promote swifter response to network and information security issues. […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Music created by artificial intelligence – competition between humans and machines? – E-000733/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Directive (EU) 2019/790[1] introduced a set of rules to ensure creators’ fair remuneration and an exception allowing, under certain conditions, the use of protected works and other subject matter for the purposes of text and data mining. Rightholders may opt out from the exception by expressing their reservation in an appropriate manner. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Mayor Johnston, Governor Polis, Attorney General Weiser, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse & Congresswoman Pettersen Release Letter to Colorado General Assembly on A.I.
Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Mayor Johnston, Governor Polis, Attorney General Weiser, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse and Congresswoman Pettersen released the following letter to the Colorado General Assembly on A.I. “For decades, Colorado has served as a national leader in the technology innovation sector. Our state is proud to be home to […]
MIL-OSI USA: 100 Days of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency Headline: 100 Days of Secretary Noem: Making America Safe Again lass=”text-align-center”>“I will continue fighting every day alongside President Donald Trump to secure our border and keep American communities safe This is just the beginning of the Golden Age of America ” – Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem WASHINGTON – […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA Kennedy Breathes Life into Moon Soil Testing
Source: NASA As NASA works to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, researchers have reached a breakthrough by extracting oxygen at a commercial scale from simulated lunar soil at Swamp Works at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The achievement moves NASA one step closer to its goal of utilizing resources on the Moon […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Digital Trade Agreement with Singapore – E-000906/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Negotiations on the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) were concluded in July 2024[1]. When ratified, the DTA w ill complement the existing EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA)[2] that was concluded at a time when the EU had not yet developed a modern digital trade chapter for its FTAs. The DTA contains state-of-the-art digital trade […]
MIL-OSI Economics: WTO report highlights improved impact of technical assistance activities in 2024
Source: WTO Headline: WTO report highlights improved impact of technical assistance activities in 2024 The report reveals that the WTO delivered more than 300 technical assistance activities in 2024, the highest number in the past decade. Over 19,000 government officials were trained in various trade-related areas, including more than 5,000 from least-developed countries (LDCs). This […]
MIL-OSI Video: DHS Wins in Trumps 1st 100 days, El Paso Border Visit, Addressing Cybersecurity | This Week at DHS
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements) The administration marked 100 days into President Trump’s Term, and since day one, DHS has delivered massive victories. Secretary Noem went one-on-one with CBS news, making it clear Joe Biden’s border chaos is over. Secretary Noem met with President Trump and fellow cabinet members […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: More girls to study maths under plans to improve pathway into AI careers
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release More girls to study maths under plans to improve pathway into AI careers Government invests £8.2m to boost girls’ advanced maths skills and AI careers. Thousands of the country’s brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as […]
MIL-OSI Security: Texas Man Sentenced to Serve More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison after Traveling to Oklahoma to Engage in Sexual Acts with a Minor
Source: Office of United States Attorneys OKLAHOMA CITY – BRYAN DEVIN CRUZ, 25, of Texas, has been sentenced to serve 210 months in federal prison for interstate travel with intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. Public record reflects that, in April 2024, an officer with […]
Heinrich, Rounds Seeking Public Input on Initiative to Accelerate Advancements in American Science (ASAP)
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Published: May 5th, 2025 Request seeks input for building out national AI infrastructure to make science advancements 10 times faster by 2030 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today released a Request for Information (RFI) for the American Science Acceleration […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Source: Government of India Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New DelhiCalls for a unified stand against terrorism & state-sponsored actions that perpetuate it Japan offers full support to India in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack RM outlines Indian defence industry’s potential to collaborate with Japan on new areas including […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: UIDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 2:53PM by PIB Delhi The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on the use of face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews DST Projects, Calls for AI led innovations, Support for Deep-Tech Startups
Source: Government of India Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews DST Projects, Calls for AI led innovations, Support for Deep-Tech StartupsMinister Champions India’s Own AI Open Stack to Propel Nation into Global Science Leadership Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges ANRF to Help Medical Colleges Set Up Research Parks to Boost Clinical Innovation Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:53PM […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) announced a joint call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:57PM by PIB Delhi The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, & Employment) Policy, in August 2024, for ‘Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing’ across the country. Subsequently, The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: New metal-free organic catalyst can produce hydrogen fuel by harvesting mechanical energy
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:58PM by PIB Delhi Researchers have developed a novel, cost-effective, metal-free porous organic catalyst for efficient H2 production by harvesting mechanical energy. In order to reduce the global warming and related impact of fossil fuels, transition towards sustainable alternatives based on renewable energy becomes increasingly critical. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards winner
Source: New Zealand Police The winner of the 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jordyn Joy Pillay, from Ormiston Senior College, Auckland. Jordyn’s speech highlighted that diversity must be more than a moment – it must be a movement. “I am the ocean I cannot be read I am calm and soothing and so accepting. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Business and Tech – Fusion5 repositions itself in market as transformation partner
Source: FUSION5 6 May – Auckland, New Zealand – Following several significant senior appointments and acquisitions of related technology businesses over the past 18 months, Australasian systems integrator Fusion5 has formally announced its transition from a business applications company to a full-service transformation partner. Formed in 2003, Fusion5 initially filled the gap between the big, strategically focused […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
Source: The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. Dangerous gain-of-function research on biological agents and pathogens has the potential to significantly endanger the lives of American citizens. If left unrestricted, its effects can […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight cybercrime
Source: Microsoft Headline: Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight cybercrime Being the victim of a scam can be devastating. Unfortunately, the number of people who can attest to the truth of this statement, either because they themselves have been scammed or because it has happened to someone they know, is growing. The Global […]