Israel demanded Google and Amazon use secret ‘wink’ to sidestep legal orders
Documents reveal that Google and Amazon agreed to extraordinary terms, including using a secret code, to secure a lucrative contract with the Israeli government.
Top 10 AI news
Top Technology & AI News – October 30, 2025
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone
Google’s latest foldable phone, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, features improved dust resistance and durability, setting a new standard for foldable devices.
Microsoft reports strong earnings as Azure hit by major outage
Microsoft posted robust quarterly results despite a significant Azure cloud outage, highlighting the company’s resilience and continued growth in cloud services.
Teenage boys using ‘personalised’ AI for therapy and romance, survey finds
A new survey finds that teenage boys are increasingly turning to AI-powered chatbots for mental health support and romantic advice, raising questions about the role of technology in adolescent development.
Nvidia becomes world’s first $5tn company amid stock market and AI boom
Nvidia has reached a $5 trillion market valuation, becoming the first company to do so, as demand for AI chips and technology continues to surge globally.
Character.AI bans users under 18 after being sued over child’s suicide
Character.AI has implemented an age restriction, banning users under 18, following a lawsuit related to a child’s suicide allegedly linked to the platform.
AFP developing AI tool to decode gen Z slang amid warning about ‘crimefluencers’ hunting girls
The Australian Federal Police are creating an AI tool to interpret Gen Z and Alpha slang, aiming to protect young people from online predators and ‘crimefluencers’.
OpenAI and PayPal: How AI Agents Are Learning to Shop
OpenAI and PayPal are collaborating to enable AI agents to make purchases, signaling a new era in AI-driven e-commerce and digital payments.
How Is Microsoft’s AI Strategy Driving Growth?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella details the company’s AI-centric strategy, balancing long-term vision with short-term execution to fuel business growth.
IFS Appoints Robi Gone as its New CIO to Drive AI Strategy
IFS has hired Robi Gone, formerly of Shell, as its new CIO to lead the company’s global IT and AI transformation initiatives.
Inside IBM & UAE’s AI Environmental Solution
IBM and the UAE are partnering to use AI for automating certificate verification, monitoring fisheries, and enhancing environmental reporting.
Nvidia Hits US$5tn Valuation Amid Global AI Expansion
Nvidia’s market value has soared to $5 trillion, driven by global demand for AI chips and technology infrastructure.
OpenAI Restructures to PBC, Sends Microsoft Stocks Soaring
OpenAI’s restructuring to a Public Benefit Corporation has led to a surge in Microsoft’s stock price, reflecting investor confidence in AI partnerships.
What SAP’s Cloud & AI Growth Indicate About the AI Market
SAP’s cloud and AI growth highlights the increasing integration of AI in enterprise software, with major partnerships accelerating adoption.
