Technology and Innovation

Drones could significantly speed up defibrillator delivery for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to research on more than 28,000 cases in the Greater Paris area. The study found that adding 100 drone bases alongside just 26 extra fixed defibrillators would cover more than 97% of cases, compared with the 1,712 additional fixed devices needed for full coverage. Only 30-40% of cases could currently reach a fixed defibrillator within a five-minute round trip.

Schoolchildren in England who do not own smartphones are being charged higher bus fares because discounted tickets are only available through a mobile app. The policy effectively penalises pupils from poorer families or those whose parents restrict phone use.

Jane Smith lost her job as CEO of Michigan's Family First Credit Union after posting an AI-edited family photo with "Lake America" sweaters on Facebook on the 9/11 anniversary, which drew backlash in Canada. The credit union apologized for the "concern, disappointment and pain" caused and named Jason Acosta as interim successor, while Smith apologized and said the post was poor judgment.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV have jointly called for action on the risks posed by artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons. The two leaders emphasized the need for international cooperation to address these threats.