Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 21, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’ Grangemouth workers receive ‘training guarantee’ to benefit from clean energy jobs. Over 260 workers have received 1:1 skills support from Forth Valley College to support their transition into new, high-skilled jobs, with 184 workers already beginning training signals swift delivery […]
MIL-Evening Report: Spotify continues to change music. What’s next – will AI musicians replace music made by humans?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Spotify was started, according to its official claims, because its founders “love music and piracy was killing it”. In Mood Machine, music journalist Liz Pelly argues this is rewriting history. In fact, she […]
MIL-OSI: ESCO Announces Divestiture of VACCO Industries
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) St. Louis, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell VACCO Industries (VACCO) to RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC), an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and products, headquartered in […]
MIL-OSI: Cipher Mining Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Notes Offering and Proposed Hedging Transaction to Place Borrowed Common Stock
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, […]
MIL-OSI: Currenc Group Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Currenc Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) (“Currenc” or the “Company”), a fintech pioneer empowering financial institutions worldwide with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Total Processing Value (TPV) through Tranglo […]
MIL-OSI: HTTPeak Launches “Lazy Admin,” an AI Solution That Saves Costs and Staff Hours, empowering business users with data insights and analysis in seconds, all via natural language
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HTTPeak introduces Lazy Admin, an AI-powered tool for Salesforce, enabling users to generate insights in seconds using natural language. This solution streamlines business operations, enhancing efficiency and decision-making, and positions HTTPeak as an emerging force in AI-driven business solutions. Photo Courtesy of Mustafa Parekh NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members discuss possible cotton breakthrough ahead of MC14, World Cotton Day 2025
Source: WTO Headline: Members discuss possible cotton breakthrough ahead of MC14, World Cotton Day 2025 Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam, who chaired the 43rd Round of Consultations of the Director-General’s Consultative Framework Mechanism for Cotton (DGCFMC), drew members’ attention to the latest meeting of the Steering Committee of the “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative, which built […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Graduates and movers rejoice: Total Wireless introduces $35 home internet with special offer on router
Source: Verizon Headline: Graduates and movers rejoice: Total Wireless introduces $35 home internet with special offer on router NEW YORK – As graduates embark on the exciting journey of moving to a new apartment or even a new city, Total Wireless, a leading prepaid brand powered by Verizon’s 5G network, ensures they can stay connected […]
MIL-OSI Economics: 2025 State of Small Business Survey: Surge in AI, cybersecurity and social media demand
Source: Verizon Headline: 2025 State of Small Business Survey: Surge in AI, cybersecurity and social media demand What you need to know: Nearly half (47%) of SMBs updated their cybersecurity solutions to further protect their business. More than a third (38%) are actively using AI across multiple business functions, such as data analysis, marketing and […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA Sets Coverage for 32nd SpaceX Resupply Mission Departure
Source: NASA NASA and its international partners will soon receive scientific research samples and hardware after a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Thursday, May 22, for its return to Earth.Live coverage of undocking and departure begins at 11:45 a.m. EDT on NASA+. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety […]
MIL-OSI: Societe Generale_ Combined General Meeting and Board of Directors dated 20 May 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) COMBINED GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS DATED 20 MAY 2025 Press release Paris, 20 May 2025 Combined General Meeting The General Meeting of shareholders of Societe Generale was held on 20 May 2025 at CNIT Forest, 2, Place de la Défense, 92092 Puteaux and was chaired by Mr. Lorenzo Bini Smaghi. […]
MIL-OSI: eSHARE Announces Strategic Partnership with SMX to Advance Trusted Collaboration in Government and Regulated Sectors
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WALTHAM, Mass., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eSHARE, a provider of trusted collaborative solutions built for enterprise and public sector use, today announced that they have strategically partnered with SMX, a leader in cloud, cybersecurity, and advanced technology solutions for public and private sector organizations. This partnership will enable eSHARE to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Awareness campaign on ‘investment’ scams using Artificial Intelligence (AI) – E-001920/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001920/2025to the CommissionRule 144Costas Mavrides (S&D) Based on complaints from Cypriot citizens and the Cyprus Consumers Association, there has been an alarming increase in cases of fraud through misleading videos and other content created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The material in question includes fake interviews, advertisements and videos, […]
MIL-OSI: DIAGNOS Announces Amendment to Convertible Debentures
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BROSSARD, Quebec, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of critical health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), announces that it intends to extend the maturity date for $300,000 unsecured convertible debentures […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Grills Secretary Of State Marco Rubio On Trump Meme Coin Dinner, USAID, Corrupt Deals With Foreign Governments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy [embedded content] WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday questioned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a hearing on President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of State. Murphy challenged […]
MIL-OSI: UIFCA Launches: AI-Powered Investing & Expert Financial Education
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UIFCA Wealth Academy Ltd. today announced its official launch, introducing a comprehensive platform designed to transform how individuals and businesses approach financial markets. The academy integrates cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools with expert-backed investment strategies and world-class financial education, aiming to equip investors with the […]
MIL-OSI: ESET Research uncovers Operation RoundPress: Russia-aligned Sednit targets entities linked to the Ukraine war to steal confidential data
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ESET researchers uncovered the Operation RoundPress espionage campaign, with Russia-aligned Sednit group most likely behind it. In Operation RoundPress, the compromise vector is a spearphishing email leveraging an XSS vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript code into the victim’s webmail page. It targets Roundcube, Horde, MDaemon, and Zimbra webmail software. Most victims are […]
MIL-OSI: ESET Research APT Report: Russian cyberattacks in Ukraine intensify; Sandworm unleashes new destructive wiper
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ESET has released its latest advanced persistent threat (APT) report. Russian APT groups intensified attacks against Ukraine and the EU, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and deploying wipers. China-aligned groups like Mustang Panda and DigitalRecyclers continued their espionage campaigns targeting the EU government and maritime sectors. North Korea-aligned groups expanded their financially motivated campaigns […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Trump’s Middle East AI Giveaway
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s efforts to curry favor from several wealthy royal families that rule over countries in the Middle East and cut artificial intelligence deals with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could threaten U.S. national security and […]
MIL-OSI Security: Portland, Oregon man sentenced to four years in prison for traveling to Seattle believing he would sexually assault children
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Seattle – A 64-year-old Portland, Oregon, man was sentenced today to four years in prison for traveling with the intent to engage in a sexual act with a minor, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Marc David McCool was arrested May 16, 2024, when he arrived at a Seattle […]