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You’re Thinking About AI and Water All Wrong

Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think.

Streisand effect: Businesses that pay ransomware gangs are more likely to hit the headlines

Computing

Research by ransomware expert Max Smeets suggests companies that pay up to criminal gangs are more likely to attract press attention

AI and digital twins: a powerful partnership for urban management

Internet, Technology

Digital twin virtualisations are increasingly being used to design and reconsider urban environments, with city planning, management and operations set to benefit tremendously from AI capabilities

Trump plans bonfire of US state-level AI regulation

Computing

US president’s executive order targets state-level AI regulatory frameworks across the country, saying they are too onerous and endangering leadership in the field

People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug

Science

Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.

National Audit Office praises Bank of England after complex mega-project

Computing

Public spending watchdog says the Bank of England’s core system replacement project offers lessons to other government departments

US nears universal adoption as North America leads 5G

Internet, Technology

Study finds over 99% 5G penetration in US, almost three times more than global average, with global 5G connections reaching 2.8 billion and global cellular IoT subscriptions surpassing four billion

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Progess in decarbonisation made in 2025, but gaps remain

Computing

A year is a long time in tech, and the same is true of IT sustainability. So here are some reflections on how the green IT conversation changed during 2025

Computer Weekly Buyer’s Guide features list 2026

Computing

Here is our 2026 schedule of up-and-coming in-depth articles that will cover carefully selected topics to help IT leaders select the right technology for their organisation

ESA promises smarter flights for ITA Airways through sat comms

Internet, Technology

Italian airline deploys comms system designed to enable digital, real-time connectivity and offload current ground systems for air traffic management, showing how satellites can complement terrestrial infrastructure

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