Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (09/06/2025 - 13/06/2025)
This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry.
The stories cover topics including AI-generated citations, 5G Network, AI funding from the UK government, connectivity, a cashless society, quantum-powered networks, supercomputers, Google Cloud outages and a new geothermal power plant.
Here are our highlights:
monday
Lawyers could face ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations, UK court warns
The High Court of England and Wales says lawyers need to take stronger steps to prevent the misuse of AI in their work.
Read the full story here.
iPhone 15 Users Get First Taste of Orange 5G+ Network in France
Starting last Friday, Orange customers equipped with an iPhone 15 or later version will be able to benefit from the Orange 5G+ network, by activating the dedicated 5G+ option free of charge.
Read the full story here.
tuesday
UK to become 'AI maker not taker', says Sir Keir Starmer
The UK will become an "AI maker not an AI taker", according the prime minister, as he announced millions of pounds of funding to train students in AI.
Read the full story here.
Kyivstar Links Up with Starlink for Direct-to-Cell Connectivity in Ukraine
The largest Ukrainian electronic communications operator has successfully connected its core network to the Starlink satellite infrastructure.
Read the full story here.
Wednesday
Japan's shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation
Bank of Japan officials are ramping up calls to keep pace with rapid developments around digital currencies that may accelerate a shift to cashless payments in a country better known for its belief that "cash is king."
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Vodafone teams up with Orca for quantum-powered network optimisation
Vodafone has teamed up with quantum computing firm Orca Computing to explore potential uses of the technology to upgrade and extend fixed and mobile broadband connections.
Read the full story here.
thursday
Powerful new supercomputer to be built in Scotland in government U-turn
Up to £750m has been put aside for the project, Rachel Reeves revealed as part of her spending review.
Read the full story here.
VodafoneThree Takes On UK with £11B 5G Infrastructure project
Within a few months, 27 million Vodafone and Three customers will start to benefit from unrivalled access to roam across each other’s networks - connecting them to the best coverage available, at no extra cost.
Read the full story here.
Friday
Google Cloud & Cloudflare outage takes out Google Home, Spotify, and DCD
A major Google Cloud outage disrupted much of the Internet, including provider Cloudflare - causing issues with users of either service.
Read the full story here.
Meta teams with XGS Energy to build a 150 MW geothermal power plant
Meta is the latest tech company to warm to geothermal energy, announcing on Thursday a deal with startup XGS Energy to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal power plant in New Mexico.
Read the full story here.