UN General Assembly to hold WSIS+20 high-level meeting
The upcoming UN meeting will bring governments and other stakeholders together to reflect on two dec…
AI reporting playbook published by Google
The playbook draws on two years of Google's internal AI reporting experience.
Oracle and Google Cloud launch AI database service in India
Enterprises in India gain access to Oracle Exadata, Autonomous AI Database, and AI Lakehouse through…
Open-source scheduler Slurm moves under NVIDIA ownership
Slurm will remain open-source following NVIDIA's acquisition.
UK-EU cyber dialogue strengthens policy alignment
Cyber policy coordination between the UK and EU advanced with talks on legislation, capacity buildin…
Credit reporting breach exposes 5.6 millions consumers through third party API
Millions of consumer records were accessed during a prolonged API breach, raising serious concerns a…
New AI tool links genetic mutations to diseases with improved accuracy
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that not only detects disease-causing gen…
Libraries lead UK government push to improve digital inclusion and AI confidence
Public libraries in England will lead a new government-funded programme to develop a practical digit…
Google secures approval for major UK data centre at former RAF airfield
Plans for a large Google data centre campus in Essex have been approved, with local authorities high…
No sensitive data compromised in SoundCloud incident
Temporary denial-of-service attacks disrupted web access, but the platform has since resolved the is…
UK sets course for comprehensive crypto regulation
New legislation will bring crypto firms in line with other financial providers, offering legal clari…
AI content flood drives ‘slop’ to word of the year
AI-driven digital junk has propelled ‘slop’ to the top word of 2025, reflecting cultural awareness o…
Streaming platforms face pressure over AI-generated music
Lax verification at distributors allows scammers to upload AI music, making fraud 'the easiest scam …
Russia rejects crypto as money but expands legal recognition
Officials maintain the ruble as the sole legal means of payment, even as new proposals acknowledge c…
AI generated podcasts flood platforms and disrupt the audio industry
Advances in speech synthesis are allowing AI podcasts to compete directly with human creators across…
US TikTok investors face uncertainty as sale delayed again
Project Liberty aims to operate TikTok independently, but repeated government extensions have left t…
Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with expanded features
Free users can access AI tools for up to three meetings per month, while full capabilities are avail…
Canada advances quantum computing with a strategic $92 million public investment
Public funding will support Canada's quantum firms developing next-generation computing technologies…
OpenAI’s rise signals a shift in frontier tech investment
A planned SpaceX share sale could push the company’s valuation to $800 billion, giving Elon Musk the…
Nations unite to strengthen AI and chip networks
Officials highlight cooperation on minerals, semiconductors and trusted information networks across …
Study warns that LLMs are vulnerable to minimal tampering
Security experts warn that deceptive poisoned data could cause more dangerous real-world failures.
Google boosts Translate with Gemini upgrades
Live headphone translation delivers real-time speech processing for clearer conversations and presen…
Building trustworthy AI for humanitarian response
Humanitarian organisations are increasingly exploring how AI rooted in community experience, rather …
CES 2026 to feature LG’s new AI-driven in-car platform
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Elite powers LG’s latest in-car AI platform.
AI tools enable large-scale monetisation of political misinformation in the UK
Researchers found over 150 YouTube channels spreading anti-Labour misinformation.
Indonesia fines Platform X for pornographic content violations
The case involved coordination with Platform X's Singapore operations.
Universities back generative AI but guidance remains uneven
A new study finds most R1 universities support generative AI in teaching.
Conduit revolutionises neuro-language research with 10,000-hour dataset
Researchers are using non-invasive brain recordings to train language models that interpret meaning …
Europe risks falling behind without telecom scale, Telefónica says
EU competition policy is central to Telefónica's call for reform.
How data centres affect electricity, prices, water consumption and jobs
Growing cloud and AI adoption is driving data centre expansion, yet evidence shows limited impact on…
EU moves to tax low-value e-commerce parcels
Rising online imports pushed EU institutions to approve a temporary customs duty, bridging the gap u…
BBVA deepens AI partnership with OpenAI
By rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise globally, BBVA is moving beyond experimentation and embedding AI a…
AI reshapes cybercrime investigations in India
An AI platform using Azure OpenAI Service is transforming how Maharashtra police process complaints,…
Google supports UK quantum innovation push
UK scientists are gaining rare access to Google’s quantum processor through a major new research par…
New law requires AI disclosure in advertising in the US
US has passed new laws requiring disclosure of AI-generated avatars and consent in commercial conten…
Mercedes-Benz nominates new supervisory board members to drive AI and sustainability
The nominations signal a stronger strategic emphasis on sustainability, industrial transformation, a…
Chinese tech giant bolsters AI ambitions with new foundation model division
Huawei has formed a new foundation model division within its R&D arm and is recruiting global AI tal…
How AI is powering smarter digital maps for commercial fleets
Artificial intelligence is transforming digital maps for commercial fleets by enabling real-time rou…
Taiwan strengthens its role in global semiconductors
Leading semiconductor expertise is safeguarded locally while foreign investments grow in Taiwan.
AI-powered grid pilot aims to cut energy costs in Ottawa
AI analytics will turn household devices into responsive grid resources.
OpenAI outlines safeguards as AI cyber capabilities advance
Defensive tooling is a priority as OpenAI expands advanced AI systems.
Ofcom finds Google and Meta dominate UK online time
Ofcom data shows over half of online time in the UK goes to Google and Meta platforms.
Google unveils Disco browser with GenTabs
Disco supports planners, study aids and other tools generated from natural language prompts.
El Salvador partners with xAI on nationwide AI education plan
Teachers in El Salvador will use tools powered by xAI to support lesson planning and grading.
Disney backs OpenAI with $1bn investment and licensing pact
A new agreement brings Disney characters to OpenAI's Sora video platform.
Tiiny AI unveils the Pocket Lab supercomputer
TurboSparse and PowerInfer boost efficiency by distributing AI workloads across CPU and NPU.
Mercedes-Benz proposes new supervisory board members
The board gains expertise in global decarbonisation, AI, and data platforms, reflecting the company’…
UNODC and INTERPOL announce Global Fraud Summit in 2026
The Summit will bring together senior representatives from governments, international organisations,…
YouTube offers creators payments in PayPal stablecoin
Tech firms increasingly adopt regulated stablecoins for faster settlement, joining moves by Stripe a…
International Criminal Court (ICC) issues policy on cyber-enabled crimes
The Policy does not expand the Court’s jurisdiction, but sets out how existing international crimes …
AI use grows among EU enterprises in 2025
Most EU countries saw year-on-year AI adoption increases, reflecting steady integration of AI into b…
Time honours leading AI architects worldwide
The magazine highlights economic, political and social shifts driven by rapid AI expansion.
Trump signs order blocking individual US states from enforcing AI rules
A new White House move to rein in state-level oversight of AI has intensified the debate over who sh…
OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2 for professional knowledge work
Early tests show GPT‑5.2 accelerates scientific and mathematical problem-solving while enhancing pro…
EU supports Germany’s semiconductor expansion
The new support for GlobalFoundries and X-FAB will bring first-of-a-kind manufacturing capacity to G…
Reddit challenges Australia’s teen social media ban
Australia’s world-first social media age limit faces a major legal test as Reddit claims the policy …
US approaches universal 5G as global adoption surges
Strong investment and device availability push North America ahead in 5G uptake, with analysts expec…
RightsX Summit 2025: Governing technology through human rights
Human rights are no longer abstract ideals but living principles shaping how AI, data, and digital g…
India expands 5G coverage nationwide
Telecom operators prepare for AI-centred demands as India’s 5G footprint reaches almost full distric…
EU survey shows strong public backing for digital literacy in schools
Europeans want digital skills taught with the same importance as core subjects and expect stronger g…
India moves toward mandatory AI royalty regime
Government experts would fix revenue-based royalty rates for AI systems, with periodic reviews and s…
Reddit begins testing verified profiles
Public figures can opt in, while NSFW-linked accounts remain excluded from early testing.
Users gain new control with Instagram feed algorithm
The new ‘Your Algorithm’ feature on Instagram lets users influence the topics shown and refine their…
Google brings proactive features to Jules AI
New features in Jules streamline coding workflows and allow developers to focus on complex projects.
India expands job access with AI-powered worker platforms
Major cloud infrastructure and AI services help India connect informal workers to welfare schemes wh…
AI teachers and deepfakes tested to ease UK teacher shortages
Schools in the UK are experimenting with AI and remote teaching, including AI-generated 'deepfake' i…
ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app downloads in the US
The latest Apple rankings show how AI is reshaping download trends across the US app market.
DeVry improves student support with AI
AI integration at DeVry ensures students receive timely assistance and personalised recommendations …
Users steer Spotify recommendations with prompts
AI-powered curation uses full listening histories to create playlists shaped by user intent.
Seven teams advance in XPRIZE contest backed by Google
A new $1 million award stage underscores Google's support for applied quantum research.
Multimodal AI reveals new immune patterns across cancer types
Protein combinations revealed patterns associated with invasion and immune evasion, offering a broad…
Pinterest’s generative tools showcased in AWS report
The new AWS report shows how Pinterest scaled cloud-based AI across a global user base.
Edge AI gains momentum in Europe’s innovation strategy
Energy-efficient edge computing is becoming central to Europe’s competitiveness goals.
Big Tech boosts India’s AI ambitions amid concerns over talent flight and limited infrastructure
New multibillion-dollar commitments from Microsoft and Amazon underscore India’s growing AI ambition…
Swiss city deepens crypto adoption as 350 businesses now accept Bitcoin
A citywide initiative in Lugano now enables residents to pay for a wide range of goods and municipal…
Norges Bank says digital krone not required for now
Future conditions may prompt a shift if Norges Bank determines a digital currency becomes necessary.
Eurotech and PNY move to accelerate high-performance edge computing
Partnership unites ruggedised edge systems with NVIDIA-powered acceleration for mission-critical dep…
Adobe brings its leading creative tools straight into ChatGPT
The integration combines Adobe’s creative technology with ChatGPT’s conversational flow, offering in…
Google adds Gemini 3 power to Stitch
Developers can turn concepts into working mock-ups faster using Gemini 3’s expanded design support.
Three in ten US teens now use AI chatbots every day, survey finds
A recent survey finds around 30% of US teenagers use AI chatbots daily, prompting fresh debate over …
AI model predicts prediabetes with high accuracy
A new AI model outperformed conventional machine learning models, offering a rapid, low-cost tool fo…
EU proposes easing environmental rules for datacentres and housing
New climate targets aim for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, though loopholes for international…
Australian families receive eSafety support as the social media age limit takes effect
eSafety rolls out national support programmes as the minimum account age for Australians rises to si…
UK partners with DeepMind to boost AI innovation
Joint work will explore AI solutions for government departments, education, and the Incubator for AI…
Vietnam passes first AI law to strict safeguards
The law includes sandbox testing, a National AI Development Fund, and a startup voucher scheme to en…
EU advances ambitious gigafactory programme for AI leadership
A new approach from the EU that seeks to boost technological autonomy by supporting gigafactories th…
AI agents redefine knowledge work through cognitive collaboration
New analysis of millions of interactions shows that long-term users gravitate toward cognitive tasks…
SwissBorg unveils Mastercard-powered crypto card
Full card control is available in the app, including asset selection, freezing, blocking, and transa…
People trust doctors more than AI
Trust in human clinicians remains stronger than trust in AI, with only a small share of participants…
Google revisits smart glasses market with AI-powered models
Plans for new AI-powered smart glasses debuting in 2026 signal a renewed push into wearables, with t…
Global network strengthens AI measurement and evaluation
The International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science promotes shared practi…
China pushes global leadership on AI governance
Nations are being urged to engage with China’s fast-moving push for global AI governance to avoid fr…
OpenAI launches training courses for workers and teachers
OpenAI launches training courses for workers and teachers
Online data exposure heightens threats to healthcare workers
State laws appear to shape how widely healthcare data is shared.
US War Department unveils AI-powered GenAI.mil for all personnel
The War Department has launched GenAI.mil, a secure generative-AI platform powered by Google Cloud’s…
Workplace study highlights Gemini’s impact on creativity
Gemini supports collaboration while keeping human oversight central.
Rising UK screen time sparks concerns for wellbeing
Concerns are rising over how extended internet habits affect wellbeing in the UK, particularly as ch…
OpenAI launches Agentic AI Foundation with industry partners
Industry leaders, including Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic, collaborate under OpenAI's AAIF to pre…
Snowflake launches AI platform for Japan enterprises
Growing demand for enterprise AI is reshaping how Japan’s companies access information, with new too…
Salesforce pushes unified data model for safer AI agents
Customer testimonials highlight improved data consistency, though external verification remains limi…