It sounded too good to be true — and it was. Shared millions of times, hotly debated and swiftly taken at face value by many: the claim that every citizen of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was getting free access to ChatGPT Plus turned out to be a complete misunderstanding. But this episode reveals more than just a slip-up — it exposes how fast misinformation travels in the age of AI, and why falsehoods around new technologies spread with such alarming ease.

With the launch of its Shopify integration in May 2025, Roblox has entered a new era—one that extends far beyond gaming. What began as a playful platform for creative developers is now rapidly evolving into a serious e-commerce infrastructure, tailored to one of today’s most influential consumer groups: Generation Z. This shift positions Roblox not just as a social gaming world, but as a dynamic, immersive shopping destination.

The rise of artificial intelligence is not just transforming technology—it’s reshaping the global energy landscape. At the heart of this shift are data centres, the silent giants powering everything from AI training models to real-time assistants. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand from data centres is expected to more than double by 2030

A new study by researchers from Harvard, Wharton, and Procter & Gamble reveals: artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool – it’s becoming a true teammate. It boosts performance, bridges expertise gaps, and even motivates. Most impressively, AI-enhanced teams deliver top-tier results more frequently. The researchers' call to action: it’s time for organisations to rethink teamwork.

What began as a sprinkle of digital magic has, in just a few days, become a global debate about art, copyright, and the role of artificial intelligence in creative culture. With the release of its GPT-4o image generation tool, OpenAI introduced a feature that allows users to produce illustrations in the iconic style of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. What started as playful experimentation quickly went viral—unleashing both admiration and outrage, and raising profound legal and artistic questions.

The digital world stands at a pivotal moment. Where once firewalls and manual updates formed the front lines of enterprise defence, today we’re witnessing a high-speed, invisible arms race—machine versus machine. In 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool in the cybersecurity toolkit; it has become the core force in defending against a new generation of threats—and, increasingly, a target itself.