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(UN Convention Against Cybercrime) Sixty-five nations sign first UN treaty to fight cybercrime, in milestone for digital cooperation

(UN News – 25 October 2025) Sixty-five nations have signed a landmark United Nations treaty in Hanoi aimed at tackling cybercrime – a move Secretary-General António Guterres hailed as a historic step toward a safer digital world. –  https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166182#:~:text=Adopted%20by%20the%20General%20Assembly%20in%20December%202024,fraud%20to%20the%20non-consensual%20sharing%20of%20intimate%20images.

(UN Convention Against Cybercrime) 72 states sign first global UN Convention against Cybercrime

(Anamarija Pogorelec – HelpNet Security – 27 October 2025) The world’s first global convention to prevent and respond to cybercrime opened for signature today in Hanoi, Vietnam, and will remain open at United Nations Headquarters in New York until 31 December 2026. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024, the UN Convention against Cybercrime will enter into force 90 days after its 40th ratification. Once in force, a Conference of the States Parties will meet periodically to strengthen national capacities, enhance cooperation, and review implementation to achieve the Convention’s objectives. – https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/27/un-convention-against-cybercrime/

(UN Convention Against Cybercrime) UN member states sign cybercrime agreement despite industry, activist opposition

(Eric Geller – Cybersecurity Dive – 27 October 2025) Dozens of countries signed a United Nations anti-cybercrime agreement on Saturday, moving the accord forward despite concerns from U.S. businesses and human-rights groups about its unintended consequences. Seventy-two nations signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime, the first global agreement that governs how countries exchange digital evidence to investigate cyberattacks. The convention is also the first to globally criminalize cyber-related offenses, including online fraud, child sexual abuse and non-consensual distribution of intimate imagery. – https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/un-cybercrime-convention-signing-ceremony/803867/

(UN Convention Against Cybercrime) UN’s First Global Cybercrime Treaty Sparks Debate Over Privacy and Surveillance

(Madeline Clarke – TechRepublic – 28 October 2025) Sixty-five countries have signed the first-ever United Nations treaty aimed at fighting cybercrime, even as rights groups and technology companies voiced growing unease over its potential impact on privacy and surveillance. After five years of negotiations, the UN Convention against Cybercrime was adopted by the General Assembly in December 2024, establishing the first universal legal framework for investigating and prosecuting online offenses. The new convention introduces mechanisms for cross-border sharing of electronic evidence, a 24/7 cooperation network among signatory states, and the first international recognition of non-consensual image sharing as a criminal offense. It will enter into force 90 days after 40 states formally ratify it. – https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-un-cybercrime-treaty/

(UN Convention Against Cybercrime) Dispatch from Hanoi: UN Cybercrime Treaty Signing Exposes a Highly State-Centric Process

(Samaya Anjum – Tech Policy Press – 30 October 2025) Last week, UN Member States gathered in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCC). The event, held at the National Convention Center, came amid mounting concerns from civil society groups, tech companies, and digital rights advocates about the treaty’s potential impact on online freedoms. Critics also pointed to the host country’s long-standing record of digital human rights violations and a global shift toward increasingly restrictive internet regulations. Proposed by Russia in 2017 and approved unanimously by the UN General Assembly in 2023, the Convention is intended to serve as the first universal legal instrument to combat cybercrime through harmonized definitions, enhanced cross-border cooperation, and streamlined access to electronic evidence. – https://www.techpolicy.press/dispatch-from-hanoi-un-cybercrime-treaty-signing-exposes-a-highly-statecentric-process/

(Geostrategies) Quantum, AI And The 2035 Innovation State — A Deep Dive Into China’s Five-Year, Deep Tech Vision

(Quantum Insider – 1 November 2025) China’s 14th Five-Year Plan elevates quantum information as a core part of a broader deep tech ecosystem aimed at achieving technological and economic self-reliance. The plan expands quantum’s role beyond communications to include computing and sensing, tripling the number of references compared to the 13th Five-Year Plan. While the emphasis on quantum has increased, the plan remains aspirational and lacks detailed budgets, timelines, or specific technology targets. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/31/quantum-ai-and-the-2035-innovation-state-a-deep-dive-into-chinas-five-year-deep-tech-vision/

(Geostrategies) UAE and Google launch ‘AI for All’ national skills initiative

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) In a major public-private collaboration, the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office and Google announced the ‘AI for All’ initiative, aimed at delivering AI skills training across the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made on 29 October 2025 and will roll out through 2026. – https://dig.watch/updates/uae-and-google-launch-ai-for-all-national-skills-initiative – https://blog.google/intl/en-mena/company-news/outreach-initiatives/ai-for-all-partnering-with-the-uae-ai-office-to-empower-everyone-with-future-ready-skills/

(Geostrategies) Reliance and Google expand Gemini AI access across India

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) Google has partnered with Reliance Intelligence to expand access to its Gemini AI across India. Under the new collaboration, Jio Unlimited 5G users aged between 18 and 25 will receive the Google AI Pro plan free for 18 months, with nationwide eligibility to follow soon. – https://dig.watch/updates/reliance-and-google-expand-gemini-ai-access-across-india – https://blog.google/intl/en-in/company-news/partnering-with-reliance-to-bring-the-best-of-google-ai-to-more-people-across-india/

(Geostrategies) Kenya launches national AI skills alliance

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) In a significant step for Africa’s digital economy, KEPSA partnered with Microsoft to launch the Kenya AI Skilling Alliance (KAISA), a national platform aimed at accelerating inclusive and responsible AI adoption. The announcement, made in Nairobi, brings together government, academia, the private sector and development partners. – https://dig.watch/updates/kenya-launches-national-ai-skills-alliance – https://news.microsoft.com/source/emea/features/kepsa-launches-the-kenya-ai-skilling-alliance-kaisa-a-national-platform-to-accelerate-inclusive-and-responsible-ai-adoption/

(Geostrategies) Hyundai Motor Group Announces NVIDIA Blackwell AI Factory to Power Fleet of AI-Driven Mobility Solutions

(AI Insider – 31 October 2025) Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA will co-develop physical AI systems across autonomous vehicles, smart factories, and robotics, anchored by an AI factory using 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The partnership includes a ~$3 billion investment in Korea’s physical AI ecosystem, with new centers for data, applications, and training, supported by a national government collaboration. Hyundai Motor Group will deploy NVIDIA’s full AI stack — DGX, Omniverse, Cosmos, and DRIVE AGX Thor — to build digital twins, autonomous driving models, and intelligent vehicle features at industrial scale. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/10/31/hyundai-motor-group-announces-nvidia-blackwell-ai-factory-to-power-fleet-of-ai-driven-mobility-solutions/

(Geostrategies) Switzerland ranks among top countries for AI adoption

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) Switzerland has been ranked 15th globally for AI adoption, with around one in three working-age adults using AI tools, according to Microsoft’s AI Diffusion Report. At 32.4%, the country’s adoption rate exceeds the Global North average of 23%, reflecting strong digital engagement. – https://dig.watch/updates/switzerland-ranks-among-top-countries-for-ai-adoption – https://news.microsoft.com/source/emea/2025/10/switzerland-above-global-average-in-ai-adoption-microsoft-report-shows/

(Security) AI-driven cybercrime rises across Asia

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) Cybersecurity experts met in Dubai for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity meetings. More than 500 participants, including 150 top cybersecurity leaders, discussed how emerging technologies such as AI are reshaping digital security. UAE officials highlighted the importance of resilience, trust and secure infrastructure as fundamental to future prosperity. Sessions examined how geopolitical shifts and technological advances are changing the cyber landscape and stressed the need for coordinated global action. – https://dig.watch/updates/ai-driven-cybercrime-rises-across-asia – https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/10/building-cyber-resilience-in-ai-and-other-cybersecurity-news/

(Surveillance) NYPD sued over Microsoft-linked surveillance system

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) The New York Police Department is facing a lawsuit from the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), which accuses it of running an invasive citywide surveillance network built with Microsoft technology. The system, known as the Domain Awareness System (DAS), has operated since 2012 and connects more than a dozen surveillance tools, including video cameras, biometric scanners, license plate readers, and financial analytics, into one centralised network. According to court filings, the system collects location data, social media activity, vehicle information, and even banking details to create ‘digital profiles’ of millions of residents. – https://dig.watch/updates/nypd-sued-over-microsoft-linked-surveillance-system – https://cybernews.com/privacy/nypd-sued-microsoft-powered-spy-network-track-new-yorkers/

(Governance) Former Meta lobbyist’s appointment to Irish data watchdog triggers conflict-of-interest complaint

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) Rights group the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has asked the European Commission to review Ireland’s appointment of former Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney to the Data Protection Commission (DPC), alleging the process breaches EU rules on independent regulators. ICCL argues the law requires authorities to be ‘above any suspicion of partiality’. – https://dig.watch/updates/former-meta-lobbyists-appointment-to-irish-data-watchdog-triggers-conflict-of-interest-complaint – https://therecord.media/meta-lobbyist-ireland-dpc-conflict – https://cybernews.com/privacy/civil-rights-movement-complaint-appointing-former-meta-lobbyist-dpc-commissioner/

Experts Say Uneven Readiness Leaves Asia’s Financial System Exposed to Quantum Risk

(Quantum Insider – 30 October 2025) Asia’s financial systems face a growing risk from quantum computing, with experts warning that most banks and payment networks remain unprepared for the technology’s potential to break encryption within the next decade. Only a few countries — including China, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore — have adopted national strategies to protect digital finance, while others lag in implementing quantum-safe security measures. Industry specialists caution that without coordinated regional standards, Asia could face cascading financial disruptions once quantum computers become powerful enough to compromise current cryptographic systems. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/30/experts-say-uneven-readiness-leaves-asias-financial-system-exposed-to-quantum-risk/

Governance

CFPB ends probe into Meta’s financial data advertising practices

(Suzanne Smalley – The Record – 31 October 2025) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ended a probe into how Meta obtains and uses consumers’ financial data for targeted advertising, the company said on Thursday. The disclosure was made in a quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and comes a year after Meta revealed the agency was mulling an enforcement action due to the practices. The CFPB notified the tech giant of the decision to close its investigation on September 25, according to the filing. – https://therecord.media/cfpb-meta-probe-advertising

EU considers classifying ChatGPT as a search engine under the DSA. What are the implications?

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) The European Commission is pondering whether OpenAI’s ChatGPT should be designated as a ‘Very Large Online Search Engine’ (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a move that could reshape how generative AI tools are regulated across Europe. OpenAI recently reported that ChatGPT’s search feature reached 120.4 million monthly users in the EU over the past six months, well above the 45 million threshold that triggers stricter obligations for major online platforms and search engines. The Commission confirmed it is reviewing the figures and assessing whether ChatGPT meets the criteria for designation. The key question is whether ChatGPT’s live search function should be treated as an independent service or as part of the chatbot as a whole. Legal experts note that the DSA applies to intermediary services such as hosting platforms or search engines, categories that do not neatly encompass generative AI systems. – https://dig.watch/updates/eu-considers-classifying-chatgpt-as-a-search-engine-under-the-dsa-what-are-the-implications – https://www.techpolicy.press/eu-weighs-regulating-openais-chatgpt-under-the-dsa-what-does-that-mean/

ILO launches grievance apps for Indonesian workers

(DigWatch – 31 October 2025) The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched upgraded grievance apps to enhance workplace conditions in Indonesia’s garment, footwear and palm oil sectors. The Jakarta launch on 29 October advances decent work and strengthens industrial relations. The initiative was developed in close collaboration with trade union confederations, federations and networks representing more than 100,000 workers nationwide. – https://dig.watch/updates/ilo-launches-grievance-apps-for-indonesian-workers – https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/ilo-and-trade-unions-launch-ai-driven-grievance-platforms-indonesia%E2%80%99s

Denmark reportedly withdraws Chat Control proposal following controversy

(Suzanne Smalley – The Record – 30 October 2025) Denmark’s justice minister on Thursday said he will no longer push for an EU law requiring the mandatory scanning of electronic messages, including on end-to-end encrypted platforms. Earlier in its European Council presidency, Denmark had brought back a draft law which would have required the scanning, sparking an intense backlash. Known as Chat Control, the measure was intended to crack down on the trafficking of child sex abuse materials (CSAM). – https://therecord.media/demark-reportedly-withdraws-chat-control-proposal

Security and Surveillance

Chinese-Linked Hackers Exploit Windows Flaw to Spy on Belgian and Hungarian Diplomats

(Infosecurity Magazine – 31 October 2025) Researchers at Arctic Wolf Labs have discovered a cyber espionage campaign targeting European diplomatic entities in Hungary, Belgium and additional European nations. The activity was observed in September and October 2025 and attributed to UNC6384, a cluster likely linked to Chinese-affiliated group Mustang Panda, also known as TEMP.Hex. The campaign included refined social engineering leveraging authentic diplomatic conference themes as well as the exploitation of ZDI-CAN-25373, a Windows shortcut vulnerability disclosed in March 2025, said an Arctic Wolf report, published on October 30. The threat actor deployed a multi-stage malware chain and involved the PlugX remote access trojan (RAT), a malicious payload typical of Chinese -affiliated threat actors. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chinese-hackers-windows-flaw-spy/ – https://therecord.media/belgium-hungary-diplomatic-entities-hacked-unc6384

Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI Hit with Criminal Complaint in Austria

(Beth Maundrill – Infosecurity Magazine – 31 October  2025) US-based facial recognition firm Clearview AI has been accused of ignoring actions handed down by several EU data protection authorities (DPA) as a new criminal complaint has been filed against the company. On October 28, European Center for Digital Rights, noyb, filed a criminal complaint in Austria about Clearview AI and its managers. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/clearview-ai-hit-with-criminal/

BTC bridge flagged for laundering money got hacked

(Cybernews – 31 October 2025) Just days after boasting about reaching a multibillion-dollar milestone, Garden, a protocol for swapping bitcoin (BTC) across different blockchains, was hacked, resulting in millions of dollars lost. (…) Jaz Gulati, the co-founder of Garden, confirmed that the platform was exploited to the tune of $11 million. The root cause hasn’t been identified yet, as the team is “working with security partners to trace the event and prevent similar incidents moving forward,” while also aiming to bring the app back online. Gulati also claims that the protocol itself is unaffected, no user funds were lost, and the system’s design “continues to work as intended.” – https://cybernews.com/crypto/btc-bridge-flagged-laundering-money-hacked/

Canadian cybersecurity agency recommends enabling 2FA after cyberattack reports on vital infrastructure

(Cybernews – 31 October 2025) The Canadian Center for Cyber Security is warning businesses and organizations involved in vital infrastructure to implement additional security measures, as they’ve become a target for hacktivists. In recent weeks, the Center for Cyber Security and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have received multiple reports of security incidents involving industrial control systems (ICS) that were accessible via the internet. One incident involved a water facility. A threat actor successfully infiltrated the facility’s IT network and tampered with water pressure values, resulting in inadequate service for the local community. – https://cybernews.com/security/canadian-cybersecurity-agency-2fa-cyberattack-reports-vital-infrastructure/

FCC plans vote to remove cyber regulations installed after theft of Trump info from telecoms

(Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 October 2025) The Federal Communications Commission announced plans this week to remove several cybersecurity regulations put in place after Chinese hackers breached multiple telecommunications giants to steal the correspondence of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance last year. The FCC did not respond to requests for comment, but Chairman Brendan Carr released a statement that said the agency would reverse a declaratory ruling published in January which would have mandated telecoms to better secure their networks and submit annual certifications attesting to the creation of a cybersecurity risk management plan. – https://therecord.media/fcc-plans-vote-rescind-biden-era-ruling-telecoms-cyber

Open-source AdaptixC2 hacking tool has fans in Russian cybercrime underground

(The Record – 30 October 2025) Russia-linked cybercriminals are reportedly abusing a popular penetration-testing tool in ransomware campaigns around the world, researchers have found. In research published Thursday, cybersecurity firm Silent Push said that the open-source command-and-control framework AdaptixC2 — originally designed for penetration testers — has been used to deliver malicious payloads in multiple recent attacks. – https://therecord.media/open-source-adaptixc2-red-teaming-tool-russian-cybercrime

Chinese hackers scanning, exploiting Cisco ASA firewalls used by governments worldwide

(Martin Matishak, Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 October 2025) China-based hackers are scanning for and exploiting a popular line of Cisco firewalls used by governments in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Incident responders from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have been tracking the targeting of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) — popular devices used by governments and large businesses to consolidate several different security tasks into a single appliance. In addition to acting as firewalls, the appliances also prevent some intrusions, handle spam, conduct antivirus checks and more. In a report shared with Recorded Future News, Unit 42 attributed the targeting of Cisco ASA devices to Storm-1849 — a China-based threat group that Cisco previously said has been attacking the tools since 2024. – https://therecord.media/chinese-hackers-scan-exploit-firewalls-government

Suspected Chinese actors compromise U.S. Telecom firm Ribbon Communications

(Pierluigi Paganini – Security Affairs – 31 October 2025) Ribbon Communications is a U.S.-based technology company that provides telecommunications and networking. Ribbon Communications employs approximately 3,052 people as of December 31, 2024. The company reported annual revenue of US $834 million in 2024. The U.S. telecom provider disclosed a cyberattack likely by a China-nexus nation-state actor. The intrusion was discovered in September 2025, but it possibly dates back to December 2024. Threat actors gained access to some customer files stored on two laptops. The company did not share any technical details about the intrusion. – https://securityaffairs.com/184042/intelligence/suspected-chinese-actors-compromise-u-s-telecom-firm-ribbon-communications.html

Cyber info sharing ‘holding steady’ despite lapse in CISA 2015, official says

(The Record – 30 October 2025) The sharing of digital threat information between the federal government and industry has remained consistent despite the expiration of a landmark cybersecurity law last month, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday. “It’s holding steady right now,” Nick Andersen, executive assistant director for the cybersecurity division at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told reporters on the sidelines of the Palo Alto Networks Public Sector Ignite 2025 conference in Tysons Corner, Virginia. – https://therecord.media/cyber-info-sharing-holding-steady-official-says

Frontiers

NISQ to FASQ — Quantum Computing Still Faces a Climb From Promise to Practicality

(Quantum Insider – 1 November 2025) A new study by physicists Jens Eisert and John Preskill finds that while quantum computing is advancing rapidly, reaching fault-tolerant, application-scale systems will take far longer and require solving major engineering and conceptual gaps. The researchers highlight progress in hardware and algorithms but warn that current devices—such as Google’s 103-qubit and IBM’s 5,000-gate experiments—remain limited by noise and scalability barriers despite demonstrating controlled multi-qubit operations. They conclude that no single hardware platform yet shows a clear path to dominance and that the first real quantum advantages will likely emerge in scientific simulation before expanding to commercial use. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/11/01/nisq-to-fasq-quantum-computing-still-faces-a-climb-from-promise-to-practicality/

How does the NFL take care of player health? With the help of AI

(Cybernews – 1 November 2025) The National Football League (NFL) has found an interesting way to monitor player health and optimize performance – through the use of the Digital Athlete tool, an AI-powered system developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Injuries are not uncommon in football and can lead to significant financial losses, forcing teams to regularly review possible ways to ensure effective management of their players. The NFL has been taking steps to help teams and medical staff make better decisions about player health. In recent years, the NFL has partnered with AWS to develop a tool that “represents the next generation of player health and safety for the league.” – https://cybernews.com/ai-news/how-does-the-nfl-take-care-of-player-health-with-the-help-of-ai/

AI-powered muscles made from lifelike materials learn from body, perform safe actions

(Interesting Engineering – 31 October 2025) Researchers in the United States recently worked on AI-powered muscles, made from lifelike materials, paired with intelligent control systems. Their technology is claimed to be capable of learning from the body and can adapt in the real time. This helps create motion that feels natural, responsive, and safe enough to support recovery. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology used hierarchically structured fibers, which are flexible materials built in layers, much like muscle and tendon. They can sense, adapt, and even “remember” how they’ve moved before. – https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-powered-muscles-made-from-lifelike-materials

Scientists 3D print muscle tissue in zero gravity to study diseases beyond Earth

(Interesting Engineering – 31 October 2025) In a leap that could reshape how scientists study the human body in space, researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully 3D printed muscle tissue in conditions mimicking weightlessness. The achievement brings scientists closer to producing human tissue in orbit, a breakthrough that could help protect astronauts from muscle loss and lead to new medical treatments on Earth. Led by researcher Parth Chansoria, the ETH team conducted their experiments aboard parabolic flights that simulate the microgravity of space for short bursts. – https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/human-muscle-3d-printed-zero-gravity

Scientists build brain-like computer that could bring self-learning AI to phones

(Interesting Engineering – 31 October 2025) A team of engineers at The University of Texas at Dallas has developed a small-scale computer prototype that learns more like the human brain. The brain-inspired hardware can recognize patterns and make predictions using far fewer training computations than conventional AI systems. Dr. Joseph S. Friedman, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and leader of the NeuroSpinCompute Laboratory, said the breakthrough could transform how machines learn. – https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/brain-inspired-computer-ai-efficiency

Automakers and freight partners join NVIDIA and Uber to accelerate level 4 deployments

(DigWatch – 31  October 2025) NVIDIA and Uber partner on level 4-ready fleets using the DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10, aiming to scale a unified human-and-robot driver network from 2027. A joint AI data factory on NVIDIA Cosmos will curate training data, aiming to reach 100,000 vehicles over time. –  https://dig.watch/updates/automakers-and-freight-partners-join-nvidia-and-uber-to-accelerate-level-4-deployments – https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-uber-robotaxi

Sage Care Emerges From Stealth with $20M in Funding for an AI-Powered Care Navigation System

(AI Insider – 31 October 2025) Sage Care launched with $20M in funding led by Yosemite to modernize healthcare navigation through AI-powered triage, scheduling, and care coordination. Its clinically intelligent AI agents optimize patient-provider matching, streamline administrative tasks, and have demonstrated 15–20% revenue gains for health systems. Founded in 2024 by leaders from Carbon Health, Uber, and Apple, Sage Care is partnering with major hospitals to reduce bottlenecks, prevent provider burnout, and improve patient access to care. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/10/31/sage-care-emerges-from-stealth-with-20m-in-funding-for-an-ai-powered-care-navigation-system/

Dialogue AI Closes $6M Seed Round to Bring Live, AI-led Customer Research to Every Team

(AI Insider – 31October  2025) Dialogue AI launched with a $6M seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to modernize the $140B market research industry through live, AI-powered interviews. Its platform automates end-to-end research workflows, enabling teams to generate, analyze, and act on real-time insights quickly and at scale. Founded in 2025 by veterans from Apple, Reddit, and Twitter, Dialogue is already used by companies like Wayfair, Square, and Nextdoor to make customer research faster and more actionable. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/10/31/dialogue-ai-closes-6m-seed-round-to-bring-live-ai-led-customer-research-to-every-team/

Darwin AI Raises $15M Series A Led by Insight Partners to Help Governments Build AI Solutions Responsibly and at Scale

(AI Insider – 31 October 2025) Darwin AI raised $15M in Series A funding led by Insight Partners to expand its AI governance and workflow automation platforms for government agencies. Its products, Darwin Govern and LaunchPad, help agencies establish compliance, data governance, and mission-specific AI workflows while ensuring transparency and accountability. The funding will accelerate product development, strengthen policy and implementation teams, and support growing demand from U.S. state and local governments. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/10/31/darwin-ai-raises-15m-series-a-led-by-insight-partners-to-help-governments-build-ai-solutions-responsibly-and-at-scale/

P33 And The National Quantum Algorithm Center Unveil Grand Challenges Program

(Quantum Insider – 30 October 2025) P33 and the National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC) have launched the Grand Challenges program to fund postdoctoral research developing industry-relevant quantum applications in Illinois. The initiative begins with two $125,000 awards and requires collaborations between Illinois academic institutions, quantum hardware or software companies, and non-quantum industry partners. The program aims to accelerate real-world quantum solutions in fields such as finance, materials science, and energy while strengthening Illinois’ position as a national leader in quantum innovation. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/10/30/p33-and-the-national-quantum-algorithm-center-unveil-grand-challenges-program/