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Technology Apple explains why Siri AI took so long: first version ready last year but rebuilt from ground up
Apple's Mike Rockwell explained that a first version of Siri AI was ready in 2025 but was scrapped because it didn't deliver on the company's vision. The team then rebuilt Siri from the ground up, resulting in a profoundly more capable assistant arriving later this year.
Business Sierra Leone's Sherbro Island Aims to Rival Singapore and Hong Kong as Global Business Hub
Sherbro Island, off the coast of Sierra Leone, is being positioned as a future global business hub to rival Singapore and Hong Kong. The BBC's Business Daily examines the project led by developer Siaka Stevens with support from actor Idris Elba, questioning the feasibility of the ambitious transformation.
Technology Mythos AI Exploits Hidden Fault Lines: 81% of Teams Still Ship Vulnerable Code
TechRadar reports that AI models like Claude Mythos have become dangerously adept at tracing connections across enterprise systems and exploiting hidden fault lines. Meanwhile, a Checkmarx study found that 81% of global AppSec leaders knowingly ship vulnerable code. The article argues that traditional AppSec is obsolete and calls for continuous, embedded security in development workflows.
Technology Anthropic Reverses Policy on Claude AI Model Restrictions
Anthropic has reversed a controversial policy that covertly limited the use of its Claude Fable 5 AI model for developing competing AI models. The decision follows significant backlash from the AI research community, which criticized the move as a hindrance to collaborative AI safety efforts.
Commodities UK Seeks Developer for 1.5GW Offshore Wind Project
The UK Crown Estate is launching a tender to find a new developer for the Morgan offshore wind site in the Irish Sea, capable of generating 1.5GW. The previous developers, EnBW and JERA Nex BP, exited the project earlier this year.
Technology Data Center Boom Pressures Construction to Digitize
The rapid expansion of data centers is pushing the construction industry to embrace digital transformation. With labor shortages and rising material costs, technology adoption in preconstruction phases is crucial to meet demand.
Zig by Example: A New Tool for Systems Programming
Zig by Example offers a practical introduction to the Zig programming language, focusing on robustness and simplicity. This resource is ideal for systems programmers seeking to enhance their skills.
Commodities Conrad Secures Jackup Rig for Indonesian Gas Field Development
Conrad Asia Energy has secured a jackup drilling rig from Pertamina Drilling for the Mako Gas Field in Indonesia. This move marks a significant step in the development of the Duyung PSC, with drilling expected to commence in 2027.
Manufacturing New Indices to Illuminate Informal Manufacturing Sector
The Indian government is set to introduce new indices to measure production in the informal manufacturing and services sectors. This initiative aims to provide more accurate economic data, reflecting the true state of these sectors post-economic shocks.
Manufacturing Cargill's Dairy Initiative Boosts Maharashtra's Livestock Sector
Cargill, in collaboration with Syngenta Foundation India and Digital Green India, has launched a ₹2.3 crore Integrated Dairy Development Initiative in Maharashtra. The program aims to improve livestock health and dairy productivity for over 3,000 farmers, utilizing AI-powered advisory services and mobile veterinary vans.
Technology AI Policy Interventions for Indian Agriculture Unveiled
Primus Partners has proposed six policy interventions to enhance AI adoption in India's agriculture sector. The report emphasizes inclusivity, especially for women farmers, and suggests creating a digital agricultural knowledge registry and AI rating systems.
Logistics India's Bullet Train Project Nears Reality After Nine Years
India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing with significant infrastructure developments. Despite delays, the project is entering a critical phase with visible progress.
Business Productivity: The Key to Dairy Sector's Growth Surge
India's dairy sector faces a challenge as demand outpaces supply, despite being the world's largest milk producer. Enhancing productivity through better nutrition and genetics is essential to meet growing consumption needs.
Supply Chain Phygital Transformation: India's Post-Harvest Revolution
India's post-harvest infrastructure is undergoing a transformation through phygital systems, combining physical and digital solutions to reduce food wastage and enhance supply chain resilience. This approach integrates IoT, analytics, and real-time data with traditional logistics, offering a blueprint for sustainable agricultural development.
Logistics South Africa Advances LNG Terminal at Port of Ngqura
Transnet National Ports Authority has signed a 25-year agreement with Ukwanda LNG to develop an LNG terminal at the Port of Ngqura. This $1.35bn project will enhance South Africa's energy infrastructure and support its Just Energy Transition programme.