Top tech news today: June 2, 2025

Top tech news today: June 2, 2025 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

1. ARIN updates fee schedule for 2025

   ARIN has announced a new fee schedule effective 1 July 2025, impacting resource holders and service providers across the region. Stakeholders are advised to review the changes. (ARIN)

2. Regulatory sandboxes boost IPv6 innovation

   LACNIC highlights how regulatory sandboxes can help startups test IPv6-only solutions in real-world settings, accelerating adoption and modernising public policy frameworks in Latin America. (LACNIC Blog)

3. Session security: are your logins safe?

   APNIC explores session security, discussing common threats and best practices to keep online sessions protected from hijacking, phishing, and other cyber risks. (APNIC Blog)

4. ICANN proposes changes to IANA SLA process

   ICANN seeks public comment on proposed changes to how the Customer Standing Committee can amend IANA Service Level Agreements, aiming to streamline future updates. (ICANN)

5. DeepSeek updates AI model, rivals US firms

   Chinese startup DeepSeek released an update to its R1 reasoning model, intensifying competition with US AI leaders and showcasing China’s rapid progress in generative AI. (CNN)

6. Google quietly launches local AI app

   Google has discreetly released an app enabling users to download and run AI models directly on their devices, signalling a push towards on-device artificial intelligence. (TechCrunch)

7. Barclays signs $100k AI software licence

   Barclays Bank has agreed to a $100,000 licence for AI-powered software, underlining the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector. (The Register)

8. Behind the Blog: vetting and tech media

   404 Media examines the challenges of vetting sources and stories in tech journalism, highlighting the risks of misinformation and the importance of editorial scrutiny. (404 Media)

9. Google Search’s AI Mode reshapes web queries

   Google’s new AI Mode integrates chatbot features like Gemini and ChatGPT into Search, offering users conversational answers and data compilation beyond traditional links. (Vox)

10. Network forensics specialists in high demand

    As cyber threats rise, organisations are seeking network forensics experts to analyse data packets and logs, helping uncover breaches and enforce digital security policies. (Network Computing)

11. Preparing IT infrastructure for the AI era

    InformationWeek outlines strategies for modernising IT infrastructure to support AI workloads, focusing on scalability, data management, and security best practices. (InformationWeek)