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• [New] The Dubai Future Forum has become a platform for futurists, decision makers and thought leaders from around the world to anticipate rapid transformations, emerging trends, and opportunities shaping the world ahead. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] A study from Boston University involving 12185 participants from seven international cohorts developed an AI tool to predict amyloid and tau deposition using routine scans and health records. Cromos Pharma |
• [New] SGB clients will benefit from institutional-grade wallet protection through Fireblocks' digital asset platform, which combines Multi-Party Computation (MPC) cryptography with secure hardware to provide multi-layered security. The Fintech Times
• [New] Snap is pacing its consumer glasses rollout toward 2026, focusing now on platform partnerships rather than rushing hardware. Glass Almanac
• [New] Understanding the evolving YouTube monetization policy in 2025 allows creators to align their content with platform standards, ensuring long-term revenue opportunities. Big News Network.com
• [New] AGE Platform Europe emphasised that age discrimination affects both young and older adults, calling for collaborative approaches to combat ageism and, among other topics, reflecting on the importance of having intergenerational teams in the workplace and community opportunities. European Association for the Education of Adults
• [New] The National Research Council plans to explore options that will make the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre more attractive to private capital and turn it into an innovation platform. betakit
• [New] The proliferation of regional trade agreements while global frameworks stagnate, the potential traction of alternative payment systems like BRICS Pay platform, and the balance between integration and fragmentation in commercial relations will all shape economic interdependence patterns. Diplomacy & Politics
• [New] In Norway, the fintech start-up Strise has built an AI platform that scans public registries and media reports to flag potential money-laundering risks in real time. Euronews
• [New] Google's Gemini Deep Research tool can now reach deep into Gmail, Drive, and Chat to obtain data that might be useful for answering research questions. The Register
• [New] Over the past two years, Caladium has evolved from a purely advisory business into a capital facilitation platform, connecting Asian investors with real-economy opportunities in Europe and the United States. TechBullion
• [New] El Puerto de Liverpool, Mexico's largest department store chain, will deploy Commercetools' agentic AI platform to integrate product and pricing data with AI shopping channels such as ChatGPT. Retail Slop
• [New] With the right guardrails, policies and insights, AI has the potential to become an essential tool for public health professionals. American Public Health Association
• [New] PayPal will connect its global merchant network to OpenAI, creating a platform for tens of millions firms to sell within ChatGPT. FinExtra
• [New] Microsoft has pledged to become carbon negative by 2030 as part of its effort to use AI as a tool to address environmental issues. TheNewzAI
• [New] The Turkey Investment Platform, established in 2022 by the EU to channel investments in the candidate country, aims to generate investments to the value of €2.4 billion by end-2027, in cooperation with international financial institutions. Politis
• [New] The Canadian government announced it will be piloting an artificial intelligence tool in six departments and agencies to help translate official languages for the public service. American Translators Association (ATA)
• [New] We can expect a significant focus on open source AI in 2025, with more companies deploying open source AI pilots than ever before. Manchester Digital
• [New] By 2030, every IDE, cloud platform, and enterprise stack will have AI copilots baked in by default. Software House
• [New] Hyundai Motor Group and HTX plan to conduct a demonstration project for a multi-purpose modular EV platform by the end of 2028, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Singapore's public safety fleet, which includes vehicles such as police cars and rapid response vehicles. Default

Last updated: 16 November 2025