OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks”
OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work.
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Telecom & 5G
All stories →Musk's mobile plan comes down to Earth with tower talk
SpaceX is in talks with Crown Castle and other towercos to gain access to 80,000 mobile sites to build a terrestrial network, reports Bloomberg.
Crown Castle bullish on carrier spectrum deployment, says it can support SpaceX's terrestrial dreams
As the tower company sees an opportunity to support SpaceX's terrestrial rollout
iPhone Duo hits stores
Apple shrugged off widely-reported delays to shipments of iPhone Duo models by delivering the first units to eager customers worldwide.
Burkina Faso Moves Towards Online Issuance of Civil Status Certificates
Burkina Faso is moving towards the online issuance of civil status certificates under a decree governing the digitisation of civil registration records and related administrative…
Google's fiber unit to snap up dark fiber leasing contract from Ting Fiber in Colorado Springs
As Ting Fiber set for Colorado Springs exit in late March 2027
Orange Tunisia Reaches 120 Young People with Digital Safety Initiative
Orange Tunisia has partnered with the Tunisian Federation of School and University Sports (FTSSU) to promote responsible digital use among young people through the second…
Cloud & Data Centers
All stories →Core Stack JV adds more data centers to €1bn Italy network
Two facilities near Cremona and Verona are in advanced planning stages
New Libyan telecom firm to launch data center in 2027
Installation of the Medusa subsea cable also progresses in Benghazi
Actyus, Adequita, and Nethits launch fund for Edge data centers - report
The project focuses on smaller-scale infrastructure that brings computing closer to businesses and government agencies.
Short seller bets against Csquare, says data center firm's shares are worthless
Concerns over portfolio and capital structure
Meta details Ohio Prometheus data center campus, with first phase live
ZTE unveils data center module designed for AI workloads
Rack power within the module will range from 20kW to 60kW
Artificial Intelligence
All stories →AI models think humans are a bunch of amoral sheep
Ask LLMs for their most controversial take on humanity, and it turns out they have little nice to say about us, as one AI experiment found
Nvidia CEO AI promotional push lands in Kazakhstan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Kazakhstan to use its energy resources as a foundation for AI and backed the idea the technology could help transform the nation's physical industries.
Michigan prof creates Python-like Jac language for AI agents
Stop burning $165K on AI rewrites; Jac is meant to "gobble up" your polyglot stack
CMC Networks on why the future of connectivity is AI running the network
CMC Networks explains how AI is changing the way networks run, and why Africa and the Middle East are becoming central to global connectivity.
How Heavy AI Rules Risk Killing Africa’s Homegrown Startups
With approximately 5,900 companies specializing in artificial intelligence already operating across the continent, Africa’s software ecosystem is expanding rapidly ahead of formal regulation. However, as…
Submer to address the infrastructure challenges behind sovereign AI at DCD Connect | MENA 2026
Submer representatives will also be available throughout the event to meet with customers, partners and industry stakeholders and discuss the evolving AI infrastructure landscape across the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye.
Cybersecurity
All stories →PHP shares mitigation for new RCE vulnerability with no patch
The PHP security team has shared mitigation measures for a new remote code execution vulnerability that affects systems with non-default configurations and has no patch.
In Other News: Tor Exit Relays Hijacked, Banks Spot Rogue AI Agents, Self-Rebuilding macOS Ransomware
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Russia’s APT28 hit NATO defense firms, PingCAP source code stolen, ShinyHunters negotiator probe.
Hackers Breach Enterprise Firewalls and VPNs, Exposing Over 70,000 Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a large-scale campaign that has targeted exposed network edge devices such as Fortinet FortiGate and Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect firewalls.
HPE patches eight max severity RCE and auth bypass AOS flaws
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) released security updates to patch 72 vulnerabilities in the Aruba Operating System (ArubaOS), including eight maximum-severity authentication bypass and code execution issues.
Mirai Botnet Operators Join PHP2Shell Attacks as ASLR Bypass Exploits Emerge
Researchers tie PHP2Shell attempts to a Mirai botnet and show an ASLR bypass, but no successful compromise has been confirmed yet.
The most online generation is also the least protected: over half of Gen Z have already faced a cyberattack
Kaspersky recommends that users treat cybersecurity as an ongoing part of their digital routine rather than something to consider only after an incident.
Semiconductors
All stories →Vertical Semiconductor awarded $73m in CHIPS Act funding to support vGaN transistor development
The agreement will see the Department of Commerce take a minority stake in the company
Aleria to deploy Nvidia Blackwell and Vera Rubin GPUs in US and UAE
Neocloud partners with DDN on deployment
US Department of Commerce commits up to $389m in R&D funding to power semiconductors for fusion and advanced computing
Google-backed CFS and Microsoft-backed Helion to receive R&D funding
US pumps $400M into semiconductor R&D
The US Commerce Department awarded $389 million in R&D funding to four companies working on semiconductor development, under the government’s CHIPS and Science Act.
Intel makes construction move on delayed US chip plant
Intel heralded a construction milestone at a long-planned semiconductor manufacturing facility in the US state of Ohio after installing the first major structural truss years after it was announced.
To help world gorge on GPUs, Nvidia brings cash bucket to fatten wafer-thin supply chain
Signs Samsung to build substrates, bolsters spend with other players
Enterprise IT
All stories →ZWSOFT and Logicom Saudi Arabia partner to expand access to professional CAD solutions in the Kingdom
Through this partnership, ZWSOFT and Logicom aim to expand the availability of professional design software across Saudi Arabia and strengthen support for the country’s growing engineering and construction industries.
At Capital One Arena, a winning goal for the network
Behind the scenes at a Washington Capitals game, a Cisco partnership ensures a dazzling fan experience. More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
The limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 bundle is now available in the UAE
Priced at AED 10,999, through the ASUS UAE eShop and leading retailers, the 20th anniversary collection combines handheld gaming with a wearable big screen experience.
PNY brings enterprise-grade computing power to Dubai AI Festival
The PNY team, represented on-site by Abdulkader MANDO will be available throughout the two-days event to meet with visitors, discuss upcoming projects, and provide a closer look at the systems on display.
Gartner forecasts 15% global IT spending growth, recaps top tech predictions
AI infrastructure and AI software will shape the next $1 trillion dollars in IT spending growth, according to Gartner. The research firm is anticipating a significant rise in AI-driven spending in a wildly changing tech environment.
Botched PHP2Shell disclosure revealed as panic continues
As security teams worldwide grapple with the deep impact of the PHP2Shell flaws, the PHP Foundation has revealed how a carefully planned vulnerability disclosure process went horribly wrong.
IoT & Smart Cities
All stories →IoT Global Awards 2026 winners announced
Recognising innovation in iSIM, industrial AI and fleet technology, the winners of the IoT Global Awards for 2026 have been selected. Following a rigorous evaluation by an independent judging panel … Continued
Omdia lifts lid on edge IoT deployments
A majority of businesses are prioritising edge computing in IoT deployments, with the approach now at a tipping point in terms of delivering tangible benefits, research by Omdia showed.
SEALSQ’s sister company WISeSat.Space completes business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corporation
WISeSat.Space ordinary shares have begun trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SAIQ, establishing a separately listed company focused on post-quantum-secure satellite IoT connectivity.
Telna opens Brazilian IoT door to Aeris
Physical AI and IoT connectivity platform provider Aeris chose Brazil as the beachhead for a core network tie-up with global mobile infrastructure player Telna intended to create a repeatable deployment scenario in a nation where permanent…
Aeris extends IoT eSIM orchestration for the Physical AI era
New SGP.32 orchestration, Single SKU eSIM and eIMaaS bring speed, simplicity and scale to global IoT deployments on the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform.