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The UK government reversed plans to close Post Office branches, protecting all 11,500 locations nationwide after massive public support. The decision includes £483 million in funding to modernize services and move away from the scandal-plagued Horizon system.
Morocco joined 100+ nations at India's AI Impact Summit, securing partnerships that could bring hundreds of tech jobs and new development centers to the country. The five-day gathering focused on using AI to improve public services across the Global South.
The United Arab Emirates is using artificial intelligence to transform government services, reducing processes that once took a week to just 10 minutes. The country's zero-bureaucracy program is proving that smart technology can make dealing with government faster and easier for everyone.
A humanoid robot named Roby strolled through Sarajevo's historic Old Town this week, marking Bosnia's first public robotics demonstration. The friendly machine is designed to assist tourists and help with public services, not replace people.
A district in India just proved that government services can actually work beautifully in the digital age. Pune's local government scored an almost perfect 196.25 out of 200 in Maharashtra's e-governance challenge, making public services faster and more transparent for millions.
In Alice Springs, where temperatures hit 40°C and beyond, residents are petitioning to extend their public library's weekend hours. The library is the town's only truly free, air-conditioned public space where anyone can escape extreme heat.
Ghana's driving authority is building a dedicated hospital for professional drivers to improve their health and safety. The move comes as part of a broader push to expand services and raise standards across the country's transport sector.