Governance
AI Safety Institute launched in Australia
(DigWatch) Australia is establishing the Australian AI Safety Institute to evaluate emerging AI technologies and help manage potential risks to the public. The institute will work with government agencies, industry and international partners to ensure AI development aligns with Australian values. – https://dig.watch/updates/ai-safety-institute-launched-in-australia
UN summit showcases AI and sustainable development transforming the Global South
(DigWatch) Riyadh hosted the UN’s Global Industry Summit this week, showcasing sustainable solutions to challenges faced by businesses in the Global South. Experts highlighted how sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technology can provide new opportunities for farmers and industry leaders alike. – https://dig.watch/updates/un-summit-showcases-ai-and-sustainable-development-transforming-the-global-south
EU unveils AI whistleblower tool
(DigWatch) The European Commission has launched a confidential tool enabling insiders at AI developers to report suspected rule breaches. The channel forms part of wider efforts to prepare for enforcement of the EU AI Act, which will introduce strict obligations for model providers. – https://dig.watch/updates/eu-unveils-ai-whistleblower-tool
U.K. Budget Leaves Quantum Out—But Builds the Infrastructure the Sector Will Rely On
(Quantum Insider) The U.K.’s Autumn 2025 Budget contains no dedicated quantum funding, but introduces broad reforms that reshape the environment in which the nation’s quantum sector operates. Increased investment in sovereign compute, UKRI’s IS-8 industrial framework, and procurement-led innovation mechanisms form the main policy shifts affecting quantum companies. Capital-market changes, workforce programs and infrastructure measures offer indirect support, signaling a move to position quantum as a horizontal enabler within wider national priorities. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/u-k-budget-leaves-quantum-out-but-builds-the-infrastructure-the-sector-will-rely-on/
Geostrategies
FSQS 2025 Expands France-Singapore Quantum Collaboration
(Quantum Insider) France and Singapore signed three new research agreements at FSQS 2025 to expand collaboration across quantum computing, photonics and energy-efficient quantum technologies. The expanded CNRS–NQO MoU and new partnerships with Pasqal and Quobly aim to advance neutral-atom processors, silicon spin-qubits and error-resilient quantum computing. FSQS 2025 brought together leading scientists, startups and national programmes to turn bilateral quantum research into practical, next-generation applications. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/france-singapore-quantum-agreements/
Security and Surveillance
Qilin Ransomware Turns South Korean MSP Breach Into 28-Victim ‘Korean Leaks’ Data Heist
(Ravie Lakshmanan – The Hacker News) South Korea’s financial sector has been targeted by what has been described as a sophisticated supply chain attack that led to the deployment of Qilin ransomware. “This operation combined the capabilities of a major Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group, Qilin, with potential involvement from North Korean state-affiliated actors (Moonstone Sleet), leveraging Managed Service Provider (MSP) compromise as the initial access vector,” Bitdefender said in a report shared with The Hacker News. – https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/qilin-ransomware-turns-south-korean-msp.html
Cyber-Attack Disrupts OnSolve CodeRED Emergency Notification System
(Alessandro Mascellino – Infosecurity Magazine) A cyber-attack on the OnSolve CodeRED platform used by state and local agencies across the US has disrupted emergency notifications and exposed user data. The incident forced Crisis24, the provider behind CodeRED, to shut down its legacy environment and rebuild the system in a new, isolated infrastructure. The attack damaged the older platform, which supported alerts for weather events, public safety threats and other urgent situations. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyberattack-disrupts-onsolve/
FBI Warns of $262M Losses from Account Takeover Fraud in 2025
(Beth Maundrill – Infosecurity Magazine) The FBI has warned that since January 2025 account takeover (ATO) fraud schemes have resulted in losses exceeding $262m. In a public service announcement on November 25, the Bureau warned that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information in ATO schemed. ATO sees cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to the targeted online financial institution, payroll or health savings account, with the goal of stealing money or information for personal gain. Scammers typically use a combination of social engineering techniques and phishing domains or websites to commit fraudulent activity. Cybercriminals impersonate financial institution employees, customer support or technical support personnel to manipulate account owners into disclosing login credentials, MFA or one time passcode. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-warns-account-takeover-fraud/ – https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/fbi-reports-262m-in-ato-fraud-as.html
Gainsight Cyber-Attack Affect More Salesforce Customers
(Kevin Poireault – Infosecurity Magazine) The cyber-attack targeting Gainsight has affected more Salesforce customers than initially expected. In a customer FAQ, first posted on November 20 and regularly updated since, the customer support platform provider said Salesforce initially provided a list of three customers impacted by the breach. Gainsight later found that the number “has been expanded to a larger list.” – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/gainsight-cyberattack-more/ – https://thehackernews.com/2025/11/gainsight-expands-impacted-customer.html
HashJack Indirect Prompt Injection Weaponizes Websites
(Phil Muncaster – Infosecurity Magazine) Security researchers have discovered a new indirect prompt injection vulnerability that tricks AI browsers into performing malicious actions. Cato Networks claimed that “HashJack” is the first vulnerability of its kind able to weaponize any legitimate website in order to manipulate browsers like Comet, Copilot for Edge and Gemini for Chrome. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/hashjack-indirect-prompt-injection/
UK Report Proposes Liability For Software Provider Insecurity
(Alessandro Mascellino – Infosecurity Magazine) A renewed push to make software providers legally responsible for insecure products has been set out in a new report from the UK’s Business and Trade Committee. The document argues that frequent and costly cyber-attacks across major sectors show that voluntary measures are no longer enough to protect the economic stability of the UK. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-liability-software-providers/
London Councils Hit By Serious Cyber “Incidents”
(Phil Muncaster – Infosecurity Magazine) Multiple local authorities in London appear to be dealing with a serious cybersecurity incident, it has emerged. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) issued a statement on Tuesday revealing that it and Westminster City Council (WCC) were responding to an incident identified on Monday morning. The two have notified the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and are working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on incident response. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/london-councils-hit-by-serious/
Deepfake and AI fraud surges despite stable identity-fraud rates
(DigWatch) According to the 2025 Identity Fraud Report by verification firm Sumsub, the global rate of identity fraud has declined modestly, from 2.6% in 2024 to 2.2% this year; however, the nature of the threat is changing rapidly. Fraudsters are increasingly using generative AI and deepfakes to launch what Sumsub calls ‘sophisticated fraud’, attacks that combine synthetic identities, social engineering, device tampering and cross-channel manipulation. These are not mass spam scams: they are targeted, high-impact operations that are far harder to detect and mitigate. – https://dig.watch/updates/deepfake-and-ai-fraud-surges-despite-stable-identity-fraud-rates
Combatting Cybercrime against Mobile Devices
(Joseph Jarnecki – RUSI) This paper examines cybercrime against consumer mobile devices and their users in the UK. It draws on an expert roundtable convened on 17 July 2025 by RUSI’s Cyber and Tech research group and supported by Google. Unless otherwise noted, statements made in this paper are based on points raised by participants at the roundtable. Mobile cybersecurity is underrepresented in policy debates and research, especially when considering the societal significance of smartphones for individuals and organisations. Mobile devices are targeted by cybercriminals for profit, costing the UK economy billions annually. Playing an increasingly salient role in economic and national security, mobile devices are also targeted by hostile state actors as part of intelligence operations and in kinetic conflict. – https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/insights-papers/combatting-cybercrime-against-mobile-devices
Frontiers and Markets
Germany opens INQUBATOR to support quantum adoption in industry
(Quantum Insider) Germany has launched INQUBATOR, a four-year Fraunhofer-led programme to help industry adopt quantum computing and strengthen national competitiveness. The project gives companies — especially SMEs — low-cost access to quantum computers, training, and support to develop real-world use cases. Initial use cases span medicine, cybersecurity, insurance, and automotive, with an open call planned to onboard at least eight more industry projects. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/germany-inqubator-quantum-industry/
IQM to Invest Over €40 Million to Expand Finland Production Facility
(Quantum Insider) IQM Quantum Computers announced a €40 million expansion of its Finnish production facility, boosting cleanroom capacity, quantum data center infrastructure, and assembly lines to support the fabrication of advanced superconducting quantum processors and full-stack systems. The 8,000-square-meter facility — backed by IQM’s recent $300 million Series B — will enable production of more than 30 quantum computers per year and supports the company’s roadmap for fault-tolerant, error-corrected quantum computing by 2030. The investment strengthens Europe’s quantum supply chain and aligns with EU sovereignty goals, while advancing IQM’s sustainability commitments through carbon-neutral facility upgrades and 100% renewable district heating. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/iqm-to-invest-over-e40-million-to-expand-finland-production-facility/
Japan to Link Major Cities with 600-km Quantum Encryption Network
(Quantum Insider) Japan will build a 600-kilometer quantum-encrypted fiber network linking Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Kobe by March 2027, with field tests and full deployment targeted for 2030, according to Nikkei Asia. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology will operate the system in collaboration with Toshiba, NEC and major telecom carriers, marking a national push to secure critical communications before quantum computers weaken current encryption methods. The project aims to support high-security sectors—such as finance, diplomacy and medical genomics—and includes specialized repeaters to extend quantum links beyond their 150-kilometer limit, as Japan works to close the gap with longer-distance quantum networks already deployed in China, the EU and South Korea. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/japan-to-link-major-cities-with-600-km-quantum-encryption-network/
Google teams with Accel to boost India’s AI ecosystem
(DigWatch) Google has partnered with VC firm Accel to support early-stage AI start-ups in India, marking the first time its AI Futures Fund has collaborated directly on regional venture investment. Through the newly created Atoms AI Cohort 2026, selected start-ups will receive up to US$2 million in funding, with Google and Accel each contributing up to US$1 million. Founders will also gain up to US$350,000 in compute credits, early access to models from Gemini and DeepMind, technical mentorship, and support for scaling globally. – https://dig.watch/updates/google-teams-with-accel-to-boost-indias-ai-ecosystem
Agentic AI transforms enterprise workflows in 2026
(DigWatch) Enterprise AI entered a new phase as organisations transitioned from simple, prompt-driven tools to autonomous agents capable to acting within complex workflows. Leaders now face a reality where agentic systems can accelerate development, improve decision-making, and support employees, yet concerns over unreliable data and inconsistent behaviour still weaken trust. AI adoption has risen sharply, although many remain cautious about committing fully without stronger safeguards in place. – https://dig.watch/updates/agentic-ai-transforms-enterprise-workflows-in-2026
AI may reshape weather and climate modelling
(DigWatch) The UK’s Met Office has laid out a strategic plan for integrating AI, specifically machine learning (ML), with traditional physics-based climate and weather models. The aim is to deliver what it calls an ‘optimal blend’ of AI-driven and physics-based forecasting. To clarify what that blend might look like, the Met Office has defined five distinct approaches. One is the familiar independent physics-based model, which uses physical laws to simulate atmospheric dynamics, trusted but computationally intensive. – https://dig.watch/updates/ai-may-reshape-weather-and-climate-modelling
New benchmark tests chatbot impact on well-being
(DigWatch) A new benchmark known as HumaneBench has been launched to measure whether AI chatbots protect user well-being rather than maximise engagement. Building Humane Technology, a Silicon Valley collective, designed the test to evaluate how models behave in everyday emotional scenarios. – https://dig.watch/updates/new-benchmark-tests-chatbot-impact-on-well-being
DXB introduces AI-powered system to speed up ground operations
(DigWatch) Dubai Airports has entered into a partnership with aviation software company Assaia to deploy an AI-driven turnaround management system across all aircraft stands at DXB. The initiative is part of a broader push to modernise ground operations using real-time data and predictive analytics. – https://dig.watch/updates/dxb-introduces-ai-powered-system-to-speed-up-ground-operations
Real-time guidance for visually impaired users
(DigWatch) Researchers at Penn State have developed a smartphone application, NaviSense, that helps visually impaired users locate objects in real time using AI-powered audio and vibration cues. The tool relies on vision-language and large-language models to identify objects without preloading 3D models. – https://dig.watch/updates/real-time-guidance-for-visually-impaired-users
AI supercomputer to study eye behaviour
(DigWatch) Researchers at the University of Essex are using one of the UK’s most powerful AI supercomputers to investigate how mental fatigue affects the eye. The EyeWarn project has been granted 10,000 hours on the government-funded Isambard-AI to analyse eye movements in natural settings. – https://dig.watch/updates/ai-supercomputer-to-study-eye-behaviour
AI is reshaping neuroscience research
(DigWatch) AI is transforming neuroscience research, providing tools to accelerate discoveries and enhance clinical care. At the 2025 Society for Neuroscience meeting, experts highlighted how AI can analyse data, guide experiments, and even enhance scientific manuscripts. – https://dig.watch/updates/ai-is-reshaping-neuroscience-research
IndustrialMind.ai Secures $1.2M Pre-Seed to Bring the AI Engineer to Manufacturing
(AI Insider) IndustrialMind.ai raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop its “AI Engineer,” a system that automates drawing-to-process workflows, monitors production in real time, and performs root-cause analysis to improve yield and throughput. Founded by former Tesla manufacturing AI leaders, the company aims to bring factory-level decision intelligence to industry by translating engineering drawings, predicting anomalies, and recommending validated process adjustments. Already working with Siemens, tesa, and Andritz, IndustrialMind.aiembeds its platform directly into customer workflows to deliver measurable operational impact within weeks. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/11/26/industrialmind-ai-raises-1-2m-pre-seed-to-bring-the-ai-engineer-to-manufacturing/
Aily Labs Raises $80M to Scale AI that Drives Performance across Fortune 500 Companies
(AI Insider) Aily Labs raised $80 million to scale its AI-native Decision Intelligence platform, which delivers measurable business impact for global enterprises within weeks across finance, supply chain, R&D, and commercial operations. The funding will expand global go-to-market efforts, advance autonomous AI agents, and enhance the company’s proprietary Decision Intelligence LLM for faster, smarter, and fully autonomous enterprise decision-making. Backed by FPV Ventures, Insight Partners, and J.P. Morgan, Aily Labs is positioning AI autonomy as the future foundation of enterprise performance and P&L transformation. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/11/26/aily-labs-raises-80m-to-scale-ai-that-drives-performance-across-fortune-500-companies/
RLWRLD Partners with Microsoft to Scale Robotics AI Model Development
(AI Insider) RLWRLD has formed a strategic alliance with Microsoft to scale its robotics foundation model and accelerate industrial robotics AI development using Azure’s compute infrastructure and potential research collaboration with Microsoft Research. The partnership will support advanced training methods — including reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and Vision-Language-Action models — built on RLWRLD’s 4D+ multimodal datasets captured from factories in Korea, Japan, and the U.S. RLWRLD and Microsoft will jointly pursue PoCs, co-marketing, and technical demos across Asia, targeting manufacturing, logistics, retail, and hospitality sectors to speed adoption of AI-powered robotics solutions. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/11/26/rlwrld-partners-with-microsoft-to-scale-robotics-ai-model-development/
World Strategic Forum Shifts Quantum Conversation From Theory to Implementation
(Quantum Insider) Florida’s World Strategic Forum signaled the state’s emergence as an active participant in the global quantum industry, highlighting ongoing shifts from conceptual discussion to real-world implementation. Speakers emphasized that quantum technologies are already embedded in daily infrastructure—such as atomic-clock-based GPS—and warned that communication, policy readiness, and public education must accelerate to match rapid technical progress. Panelists noted that quantum sensing is advancing faster than quantum computing, with early deployments underway and implications across healthcare, energy, semiconductors, security, and space applications. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/world-strategic-forum-shifts-quantum-conversation-from-theory-to-implementation/
Sparrow Quantum-Led Initiative Targets Integrated Single-Photon Transceiver
(Quantum Insider) QTRAIN, a consortium led by Sparrow Quantum, has announced plans to launch what it calls the first commercially available quantum transceiver by 2027- an integrated source + detector system in one compact package. The new QTRAIN transceiver aims to combine single-photon source, detector, and cryogenics into a single unit, reducing footprint and energy consumption to make quantum communication more accessible. Sparrow Quantum and partners plan to deliver a cryogenic quantum transceiver by 2027, targeting key reductions in cost, size and complexity compared to existing quantum optics setups. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/26/quantum-transceiver-project-2027/