United States (US) stories

Louisiana tops the US as the most workaholic state, with longest hours and lowest work-life balance, amid a growing southern trend of job-related stress.

US defence contractors face a tight deadline to meet new DoD cybersecurity rules or risk losing contracts as enforcement phases in by 2028.

Encube raises USD $23 million to expand its AI platform aiding hardware makers in cutting costs and speeding up product development across Europe and the US.

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.

Primus Partners and Data Safeguard have joined forces to enhance privacy management and ethical AI compliance across India, the Middle East, and the US.

LOGIC launches Visionhub, a platform integrating AV tech to enhance collaboration in diverse workspaces, supporting seamless hybrid and remote teamwork.

Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

New Zealand farmers gain improved high-speed satellite internet through Amazon's Project Kuiper, boosting digital tools across remote agricultural regions.

Retailers face mounting pressure to boost supply chain transparency and sustainability amid new tax rules and climate regulations reshaping global commerce.

New research reveals 75% of firms see revenue growth from digital accessibility, linking it to improved user experience, customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

Uploads of sensitive data to AI tools rose to 26.4% in Q3 2025, with personal accounts contributing 12%, raising concerns over data security in UK and US firms.

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

Anthropic to invest USD $50 billion in new AI data centres in Texas and New York, creating 3,200 jobs and boosting US computing infrastructure by 2026.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.