Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: Issa, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Access to Federal Rules, Regulations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Courts, was joined by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and introduced H.R. 4072 — the Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Behind the headlines: the hidden toll on journalists during the pandemic era
Source: 24 June 2025 Getty Images New research has revealed the trauma faced by journalists during the height of the pandemic, caused by exposure to online threats, disturbing information and disrupted work routines that exacerbated an industry already under pressure from the rise of social media and online news. Journalism and media experts from the […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, June 23, 2025 The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) – changes to vocational education
Source: Tertiary Education Commission Can you please explain the different groups involved in the changes? ISBsIndustry Skills Boards Industry Skills Boards are new entities that will be established formally from 1 January 2026. They have a core role of standard setting for vocational education across their allocated sectors. They will also work to share the voice […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. The country’s ability to prevent a future pandemic has been significantly enhanced today […]

MIL-OSI: WISeKey’s Subsidiaries WISeSat and SEALSQ Launch New Satellite with SpaceX, Enabling the First-Ever DePIN from Space and Advancing Quantum-Safe Space Communications
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Courtesy of SpaceX WISeKey’s Subsidiaries WISeSat and SEALSQ Launch New Satellite with SpaceX, Enabling the First-Ever DePIN from Space and Advancing Quantum-Safe Space Communications SEALSQ and WISeSat are setting the foundation for a new generation of cyber-resilient, quantum-ready space systems, redefining global digital trust from orbit Geneva, Switzerland, June 23, 2025 –WISeKey […]

MIL-OSI Australia: NAB appoints Group Executive for Digital, Data and Artificial Intelligence
Source: Premier of Victoria NAB today announced the appointment of Pete Steel as Group Executive, Digital, Data & Artificial Intelligence. In this new role reporting to NAB Group Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Irvine, Mr Steel will lead the bank’s digital, data and AI teams and initiatives to deliver better experiences for customers. He will also […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ-NASA partnership launches five new projects
Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti and Space Minister Judith Collins have today announced that in partnership with the US, the Government is investing $5.6 million to support five new joint NZ-NASA research projects in the field of Earth observation. Researchers from New Zealand and NASA will work in […]

MIL-OSI: Acceleware Announces Strategic Collaboration and Distribution Agreement with Scovan
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) power-to-heat technologies targeting process heat for critical minerals, amine regeneration (for carbon capture and other applications), and enhanced oil production, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration and […]

MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Receives Conditional Approval for Change of Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Key Highlights TSX Venture Exchange grants conditional approval for Matador’s Change of Business (“COB”) to a hybrid “Technology / Investment” issuer, subject to the Company satisfying the TSXV’s requirements and conditions. Enables Matador to operate as a pure Bitcoin Ecosystem Company with a focus on holding, acquiring, and investing in Bitcoin and […]

MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland  June 23, 2025                                                    202-808-6129  PRESS RELEASE  CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CELEBRATES HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANS-ATLANTIC SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE  Washington, DC – […]

MIL-OSI: Red Earth Casino Chooses QCI Chatalytics to Enhance Casino Operations with Integrated AI Solutions
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red Earth Casino has chosen Quick Custom Intelligence’s (QCI) Chatalytics platform to revolutionize its casino operations and elevate guest engagement. This AI-powered suite—which includes Slot Copilot, Player Copilot, the Dashboard, and the Robot Button—leverages OpenAI technology to deliver real-time intelligence and streamline decision-making across […]

MIL-OSI: Lucas GC Limited Announces Closing of Follow-On Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucas GC Limited (NASDAQ: LGCL) (“Lucas” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology-driven Platform-as-a-Service (“PaaS”) company with proprietary technologies applied to the human resources and insurance industry verticals, today announced the closing of its “best efforts” follow-on offering (the “Offering”) of 32,150,000 ordinary […]

MIL-OSI Video: Opening Session: Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) The 20th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum is hosted by the Government of the Norway in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025. The Forum’s overarching theme is: Building Digital Governance Together. — The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as […]

MIL-Evening Report: Archetyp was one of the dark web’s biggest drug markets. A global sting has shut it down
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elena Morgenthaler, PhD Candidate, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University Operation Deep Sentinel Last week, one of the dark web’s most prominent drug marketplaces – Archetyp – was shut down in an international, multi-agency law enforcement operation following years of investigations. It was touted as […]

MIL-OSI USA: Wyden, Markey Demand Answers from Trump Administration Using AI and Other Technology to Label People as National Security Risks
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) June 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.) said today that he and Edward J. Markey, (D-Mass.) are demanding answers from the Trump administration about its use of artificial intelligence and other technologies to label people as a risk to U.S. national […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Delivering Growth Through Collaboration and Innovation: SaskTel Reports Net Income of $82.2 Million in 2024-25
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on June 23, 2025 Today, SaskTel released both its Annual Report and Sustainability Report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting its financial results and initiatives and best practices driving sustainability, equity and prosperity for the province of Saskatchewan. Financial results for the 2024-25 fiscal year include net income […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Front line drone technology to fuel UK – Ukraine partnership
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Front line drone technology to fuel UK – Ukraine partnership A landmark agreement between the UK and Ukraine to share battlefield technology has been reached today, boosting Ukraine’s drone production and linking up the UK’s defence industry with the cutting-edge technology being developed on the […]

MIL-OSI Video: UN Charter, Secretary-General/Syria, Iran & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (23June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: UN Charter Secretary-General/Syria Iran Central African Republic Occupied Palestinian Territory Lebanon Democratic Republic of the Congo Sudan Ukraine Haiti Security Council Climate in Asia Internet Governance Forum Senior Personnel Appointment Resident Coordinators International Days Office for Disarmament Affairs Briefings […]