New rules for handling artificial intelligence (AI) have come into force in the European Union. According to the EU AI Act, AI systems that pose "unacceptable risks" to safety, health or fundamental rights are prohibited from this day on, with the exception of causes related to "national security"

During the international digital forum "Digital Almaty 2025" Kyrgyzstan proposed the creation of a Regional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.

OpenAI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called o3-mini. It was initially announced during the 12-day pre-Christmas OpenAI premiere marathon.

The U.S. telecom operator Comcast has begun deploying a "ultra-low latency" technology based on the L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput) standard.

Apple, in collaboration with SpaceX and T-Mobile, has introduced support for iPhone connectivity to the Starlink satellite network in the latest version of iOS 18.3. However, this feature is currently available only to a limited number of users in the United States and is still in the testing phase.

The Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled the Yangwang U9 electric hypercar, which, thanks to its active suspension, has the unique ability to jump over small obstacles, in particular, potholes on the road.

Samsung has unveiled a revolutionary non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. This achievement, long considered the "holy grail" of wearable electronics, could significantly impact the problem of diabetes worldwide. This was reported by Forbes magazine

On January 28, 2025, the Chinese company Alibaba unveiled a new family of artificial intelligence models, Qwen2.5-VL, which are capable of interacting with software on both personal computers and mobile devices.

The construction of the fiber optic communication line, which is set to begin in 2025, was announced in Kazakhstan.

The aerospace startup Natilus (California) has challenged its powerful competitors, Airbus and Boeing, by proposing the concept of the Horizon blended-wing passenger airliner. It would be an exaggeration to call it revolutionary, as it has existed since the 1920s and was partially embodied in the 1970s in the US Air Force's B-1 Lancer strategic bomber.