# Technologies
A laboratory has opened in Japan where medical experiments are carried out by robots
Tokyo University of Science in Japan has opened a laboratory where medical experiments are carried out by robots without human involvement.
Major Telegram update: the messaging app’s founder reveals the details
Telegram has introduced 10 new features and over 200 improvements. The main new feature is the option to connect AI bots to a user’s personal profile.
ChatGPT will alert the user’s loved ones if they express suicidal thoughts
OpenAI has announced a new ‘Trusted Contact’ feature — ChatGPT will notify the user’s loved ones if it detects suicidal thoughts.
A laser called 'Trident' has been developed in Ukraine to shoot down 'Shahed' drones
A new, highly effective laser weapon designed to take down enemy drones has been developed in Ukraine. The upgraded "Trizub" laser system is now operational as part of a mobile trailer-mounted system.
Kyivstar will sell Starlink to businesses and government agencies in Ukraine
The Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has expanded its partnership with Starlink and will now be able to sell the company’s satellite internet and equipment to businesses, schools, universities, hospitals and public clinics in Ukraine.
Apple to pay $250 million in compensation over advertising of non-existent AI features in the iPhone
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit alleging that it misled customers regarding new artificial intelligence features.
Samsung has joined the exclusive club of companies with a market capitalisation of $1 trillion
South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co. has officially reached a market capitalisation of $1 trillion, becoming the second tech giant in Asia after TSMC to hit this milestone.
Ukrainian drones are hitting targets deep inside Russia, over 1,500 kilometres away
Ukrainian drones are increasingly carrying out strikes on targets deep within Russian territory. In particular, attacks have been recorded in the Ural region, which was previously considered to be far removed from the fighting.
Germany is to hand over to Ukraine a gas-fired power station that used to supply the Nord Stream pipeline
The German company Sefe plans to donate a gas-fired combined-cycle power station to Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid package. The facility previously supported the operation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
The Ministry of Defence intends to centralise the procurement of ground-based equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence must provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a large number of high-quality ground-based robotic systems. Serhiy ‘Flash’ Beskrestnov, an adviser to the Minister of Defence, stated that the procurement of these systems for the armed forces is to be centralised, so that brigades can allocate their subsidies to other needs.
Civil servants in Ukraine are making full use of AI. For some, it could mean losing their jobs — Head of the National Agency for Civil Service
Natalia Alyushina, Head of Ukraine’s National Agency for Civil Service, said that some civil servants are already actively using artificial intelligence in their work. She described it as ‘normal’ that AI would take over the work of officials ‘who deal with routine tasks’.
Spotify will verify artists to distinguish them from AI-generated music
Spotify is launching a new artist verification system designed to help listeners distinguish real musicians from content created by artificial intelligence. A “Verified by Spotify” badge, in the form of a green tick, will gradually start appearing on artist profiles and in search results.
