Topic: public-private partnership
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CISA Steps In as Federal MS-ISAC Funding Ends
The longstanding cooperative agreement between CISA and the Center for Internet Security has ended, shifting cybersecurity support for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to be provided directly by CISA through grants, tools, and expert assistance. Federal funding for the MS-ISAC's ...
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70% of Smart Home Devices Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, UAE Council Warns
70% of smart home devices in the UAE are vulnerable to cyberattacks, largely due to risky user behaviors like weak passwords and unsecured networks. The UAE faces intense cyber threats, including a 30% increase in ransomware and AI-powered attacks like deepfakes and autonomous malware. The UAE ha...
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South Korea Bets on Ulsan to Lead Its AI Infrastructure Push
SK Group and AWS have announced a joint ₩7 trillion investment to build South Korea’s largest AI-focused data center in Ulsan. Set to launch in phases beginning 2027, the “AI Zone” aims to anchor Korea’s generative AI ecosystem, blending SK’s energy and chip infrastructure with AWS’s cloud AI stack—while signaling a broader national push for AI sovereignty and regional tech leadership.
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UK Bets on Billion-Dollar AI Supercomputer to End US Tech Dependence
The UK is investing billions in a state-funded AI supercomputer to reduce reliance on American technology and boost domestic semiconductor and AI sectors. The strategy aims to create a local ecosystem for chip startups to design and test hardware, bridging the gap between research and commercial ...
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Trump signs order for pre-release AI model reviews
President Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework for AI companies to submit frontier models for federal review before public release, aiming to balance secure innovation with cybersecurity. The order tasks federal agencies with developing a system to assess the advanced cy...
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India Teams with Alibaba to Boost Exports Despite China Tech Bans
The Indian government is partnering with Alibaba.com through its Startup India initiative to connect local MSMEs and startups with global B2B buyers, marking a selective engagement with Chinese tech despite broader bans on consumer apps. This collaboration focuses on boosting exports by providing...
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Bank of Italy in talks with world’s top AI companies
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta broke central banking norms by publicly naming AI firms as dialogue partners, framing AI as an immediate cure for Italy's decades-long productivity crisis. Panetta argued that AI offers a rare opportunity to reverse Italy's sluggish productivity growth, citing...
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