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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in Korea, Expanding Pilot Program

OpenAI has launched a pilot program for advertisements within its AI chatbot ChatGPT in South Korea, following previous rollouts in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Ads will be visible to free and Go plan users, excluding those on premium tiers, and will be clearly marked as 'sponsored content' without influencing ChatGPT's responses or sharing user data with advertisers.

California Tests "Smart Freeway" to Improve Traffic Flow

California is piloting a $33 million "smart freeway" on Interstate 15 in Temecula, using an algorithm and sensors to control traffic entry and speed, aiming for smoother flow and reduced congestion without costly lane expansions. Similar systems have shown success in Australia and Colorado.

China Launches 6G Innovation Development Pilot Program

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a 6G innovation development pilot program to foster indigenous technologies, applications, and terminals by 2029, aiming to support the commercial deployment of 6G.

China's MIIT to Launch 6G Innovation Development Pilot Program

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced a pilot program to accelerate 6G innovation and development, aiming to foster technological breakthroughs, new business applications, and diverse terminal products by 2029 to support commercial deployment.

Metin2 TR'de İkinci Şans Af Başvuruları Başladı: Hileciler Hariç Tutuluyor

Metin2 Türkiye sunucusunda bot ve hile dışındaki nedenlerle banlanan hesaplar için İkinci Şans af programı başladı. 1-30 Haziran 2026 tarihleri arasında başvurulabilecek programda, Seviye 70+ karakteri olan ve en az 3 ay önce banlanmış hesaplar değerlendirilecek.

US launches 3 new fast visa pilot programs at Kolkata consulate

The US Consulate in Kolkata, India, has launched three new pilot programs aimed at expediting visa services. These initiatives focus on faster processing for parents over 50 visiting children in the US, genuine business travelers, and new B1/B2 sub-categories, prioritizing economic ties.

South Korea to Expand Pilot Program for Regional Essential Doctors

South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking applications from metropolitan local governments to join a pilot program for regional essential doctors. The program aims to ensure stable provision of essential medical services in underserved areas by offering incentives to specialists who commit to long-term work in regional healthcare institutions.

Migrant workers trained as nurses to alleviate rural SA health shortages

The rural town of Cleve in SA is getting a much-needed boost to its health system with a pilot program sponsoring five nurses from the Philippines to undertake traineeships to become enrolled nurses.

Hong Kong to have privately run care services under new scheme for middle class elderly

Hong Kong authorities will experiment leasing government-built elderly care facilities to the private sector, with the pilot programme aiming to provide more diverse services targeting middle class senior residents. Labour and Welfare Bureau officials said in a Legislative Council panel meeting on Monday that the government would roll out a “publicly built, privately run” model to provide “more diverse and higher quality” elderly care services. Under the proposal, the government will invite...

Hong Kong to have privately run care services under new scheme for middle-class elderly

Hong Kong authorities will experiment leasing government-built elderly care facilities to the private sector, with the pilot programme aiming to provide more diverse services targeting middle-class senior residents. Labour and Welfare Bureau officials said in a Legislative Council panel meeting on Monday that the government would roll out a “publicly built, privately run” model to provide “more diverse and higher quality” elderly care services. Under the proposal, the government will invite...

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

Hong Kong authorities plan to lease out government-built day care facilities for the elderly to the private sector under a pilot programme aimed at providing more diverse services targeting older middle-class residents. Labour and Welfare Bureau officials said in a Legislative Council panel meeting on Monday that the government would introduce the “publicly built, privately run” model to provide “more diverse and higher quality” elderly care services. Under the plan, the government will invite...

Amazon begins drone deliveries in UK with Darlington pilot programme

Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%

The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboratio

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help manage grid stress

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

VR Headsets Help Pupils Manage Stress and Anxiety in London Schools Pilot

All 15 secondary schools in Sutton, London are piloting VR headsets from tech firm Phase Space in partnership with the local NHS mental health trust. The seven-minute VR programme helps pupils manage stress from exams, ADHD, anxiety, and difficult home lives. Nine out of ten pupils who used the headsets saw an immediate drop in stress, with improvements also seen in attendance and behaviour.

ABD'de Okul Güvenliği İçin Drone Pilot Projeleri Başlıyor

Florida ve Georgia eyaletleri, okul saldırılarına daha hızlı müdahale edebilmek amacıyla drone kullanımını içeren pilot projeler başlatıyor. Florida'da üç bölge için 557 bin dolar, Georgia'da 550 bin dolar bütçe ayrıldı. İlk uygulama Deltona Lisesi'nde hayata geçirilecek. Teksas merkezli bir şirketin geliştirdiği drone'lar, güvenlik kameralarıyla entegre çalışarak siren, ışık ve biber gazı gibi ölümcül olmayan yöntemlerle saldırganları etkisiz hale getirmeyi amaçlıyor.

Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement Pilot to Nine Blockchain Networks

Visa added five new blockchain networks—Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo—to its global stablecoin settlement pilot, bringing the total to nine. The payment giant's blockchain settlement volume reached $7 billion annualized, up 50% quarter-over-quarter from $4.7 billion. Visa now operates over 130 stablecoin-linked card programs across more than 50 countries.

China Launches Pilot Program to Force Exit of 'Zombie Companies' in Seven Economic Hubs

China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced a pilot program in seven regions (Beijing, Hebei, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan, Sichuan, Guangdong) to force the exit of unprofitable zombie companies. Under a Company Law amendment, regulators can petition courts for compulsory liquidation of firms that fail to wind up voluntarily. Experts say the initiative will likely clear smaller dormant private firms but will have limited impact on larger state-linked zombies supported by local governments and banks.

Israel Approves First Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin BILS by Bits of Gold

Israel's Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority has approved the BILS stablecoin by Bits of Gold following a two-year Solana pilot. The shekel-pegged stablecoin's reserves will be held in designated Israeli accounts, marking one of the first regulated local currency stablecoins as the shekel trades at a 30-year high against the dollar.

South Korea Launches Pilot Program for Public Trust System to Manage Dementia Patients' Assets

South Korea has begun a pilot program for a public trust system to manage assets of dementia patients whose decision-making ability has declined. The National Pension Service will sign trust agreements with patients or families, provide living and care expenses based on individualized financial plans, and handle remaining assets through inheritance. The initiative targets elderly dementia patients receiving basic pensions as the number of patients aged 65+ is expected to exceed 1 million this year, with assets estimated at 154 trillion won ($104 billion).