- The Pentagon expands AI’s role in military strategy
The U.S. Department of Defense has updated its approach to using artificial intelligence in the military. AI systems will play a larger role in intelligence analysis, decision support, and faster operational planning, while final responsibility is expected to remain with humans. - Chinese universities reshape programs amid the rise of AI
Universities in China are revising their curricula as AI adoption accelerates. Some humanities and translation programs are being reduced, while new tracks in artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies are expanding. - Germany creates a high-speed quantum random number generator
Germany’s Fraunhofer IPMS introduced Q-Dice, a system that generates random numbers using quantum fluctuations. The technology is designed for secure communications, encryption, and critical IT infrastructure. - Thailand links illegal mining to $300M money laundering scheme
Authorities say a network of illegal mining farms may be connected to transnational money laundering, online gambling, and scam operations. The scheme’s turnover is estimated at around $300 million per year. - Kazakhstan launches its first Solana ETF
Trading has started on SOLZ_KZ, Kazakhstan’s first Solana-based ETF. The product is available to qualified investors and provides regulated exposure to the crypto asset through traditional exchange infrastructure. - South Korean regulator fines Bithumb over data leak
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined Bithumb for transferring user data to overseas companies without full customer consent. - U.S. lawmakers urge SEC to tighten oversight of AI trading
American lawmakers called on the SEC to examine AI agents that trade on behalf of retail investors. They cited concerns over market manipulation, conflicts of interest, and the lack of clear accountability for algorithmic decisions.