Cyberattack exposes data linked to 8.7 million customers at three UK airports
Manchester Airports Group says hackers accessed customer data connected to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, while passenger safety was unaffected.
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Analysis projects 4.6m tonnes of annual emissions from two planned UK datacentres
Campaign group Foxglove estimates two planned English datacentres could emit about 4.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year at full operation, a projection the UK government disputes.
Indian drone-delivery startup Airbound raises $37 million
Airbound has raised $37 million to develop ultra-light delivery drones, with backing from Greenoaks, DoorDash and investor Lachy Groom.
WildBrain acquires Personality AI in deal worth up to $69 million
WildBrain has acquired child-focused generative AI startup Personality AI in a cash-and-stock deal reported to be worth up to $69 million.
New Zealand’s National Party Proposes Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
New Zealand’s National Party plans legislation to prohibit social-media use by children under 16, require platform age checks and allow fines of up to 10 percent of global revenue, though coalition opposition leaves passage uncertain.
Linkdaze Launches Household-Focused Smart Calendar Without Feature Paywall
Linkdaze is positioning its smart digital calendar as a household-management device, including an AI meal-planning tool without requiring a feature subscription.
Dutch regulator fines Uber €825 million over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority imposed an €825 million penalty on Uber over automated driver suspensions, in what was reported as the second-largest GDPR fine.
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing complete fourth STEM school programme
Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have completed a six-week STEM programme for Grade 11 students at Ethiopian Aviation University, offering practical exposure to aviation, engineering and technology careers.