New York moves to ban chatbots from giving legal and medical advice
A proposed law in New York would allow people to sue chatbot companies that provide professional adv…
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in global cybercrime crackdown
Microsoft and Europol disrupt Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service platform.
ChatGPT Edu launches at Clemson University for students and faculty
Clemson University expands AI capabilities with ChatGPT Edu access.
CEOs track new metric in AI workforce shift
Corporate hiring in the US shifts toward technology focused roles.
EU draft regulation aims to create new legal framework for startups
New EU regime could reduce legal complexity for startups operating across member states.
Anthropic’s Pentagon dispute and military AI governance in 2026
Military AI is moving from theory to practice, and Anthropic's Pentagon dispute shows how contested …
AI study links mammograms to heart disease risk
Scientists say AI could turn mammograms into dual health screening tools.
GitHub malware campaign uses SEO tricks to steal browser data
Cybercriminals are exploiting GitHub and search rankings to trick users into downloading info-steali…
AI infrastructure raises critical questions for global technology development
AI is increasingly seen as essential infrastructure, with investment, governance, and computing capa…
EU launches AI platform to detect food fraud and contamination
TraceMap, an AI platform designed to detect food fraud and contamination faster, has been introduced…
The US releases national cyber strategy, prioritising offense and AI
The Trump administration's national cybersecurity strategy outlines six policy priorities, including…
Chinese tech hubs promote OpenClaw AI agent
Regulators in China warn about data security risks from AI agents.
Promptfoo joins OpenAI to secure AI deployments
The takeover allows OpenAI to build on Promptfoo’s open-source tools while enhancing enterprise secu…
US government faces lawsuits over Anthropic AI move
Legal action aims to protect Anthropic’s business and partnerships while maintaining dialogue with t…
Canada warns about AI-generated scams targeting citizens online
Growing use of AI deepfakes allows scammers to mimic public officials in Canada and spread convincin…
Astronauts test AI-assisted health checks in orbit
New technology on the International Space Station helps astronauts perform medical scans, reducing r…
Blockchain network Tron joins Agentic AI Foundation to advance AI infrastructure
The company plans to focus on AI in 2026, building tools and infrastructure to support growing deman…
Dutch intelligence warns about phishing attacks on Signal and WhatsApp
Authorities alert messaging app users about phishing attempts seeking access to sensitive conversati…
Qualcomm and NEURA Robotics partner to accelerate physical AI and cognitive robotics
The new partnership will support simulation, training and deployment of cognitive robotics systems.
Microsoft launches Copilot Cowork to automate tasks across Microsoft 365
Enterprise users can delegate tasks to Copilot Cowork across email, meetings and documents.
Smart Classrooms initiative transforms learning in 10 Thai pilot schools
Thailand launches Smart Classrooms programme with UNESCO and Huawei support.
Space startup to test crypto mining in orbit
The mission follows a 2025 demonstration where Nvidia H100 GPUs successfully operated in space.
Malaysia expands AI learning across universities with Google tools
Universities in Malaysia adopt AI research and learning tools as part of national digital transforma…
Blockchain and AI security central to US cyber framework
The new cyber strategy highlights blockchain and AI security as key priorities in strengthening digi…
Every emergency department in New Zealand now uses AI scribes
After successfully deploying AI scribes across every public emergency department in the country, New…
Samsung’s AI smart glasses are coming to take on Meta Ray-Ban
Samsung has lifted the lid on its first AI smart glasses, and with Gemini on board and Meta already …
Concerns grow over Grok AI content on X platform
Questions grow over Grok AI after an investigation revealed racist responses and misinformation gene…
AI biotech firm pushes limits of human lifespan
Breakthroughs in AI drug discovery are driving new efforts to combat ageing, with Insilico Medicine …
Network Slicing unlocks powerful opportunities for Africa’s 5G future
Network slicing enables customized virtual networks on 5G infrastructure. It could unlock new enterp…
AI security risks grow as companies integrate AI into daily workflows
Workplace AI adoption raises new AI security risks for businesses.
Online scams rise as Parkin urges Dubai residents to stay vigilant
Parkin advises users to protect their data as online scams increasingly target digital services in D…
AI tools linked to rise in abuse disclosures
Charities in the UK report callers referred to helplines after speaking with ChatGPT.
Codex Security expands OpenAI’s push into cybersecurity tools
Developers gain a new AI tool as Codex Security helps detect complex software vulnerabilities and re…
Anthropic and Mozilla collaborate to uncover critical Firefox vulnerabilities
Frontier AI models help open-source projects like Firefox rapidly identify critical vulnerabilities,…
Hackers can use AI to de-anonymise social media accounts
Researchers warn LLMs enable cheap, personalised privacy attacks, from scams to government surveilla…
People show growing comfort with AI for counselling and teaching
AI tools gain trust for daily use as users value their accessibility, personalised responses, and no…
AI agent attempts crypto mining during training
The incident highlights potential security and resource challenges as autonomous AI agents are incre…
EU faces challenges in curbing digital abuse against women
Lawmakers stress that digital governance must evolve to address AI-enabled harassment and protect wo…
Data breaches push South Korea toward stricter corporate liability rules
New amendment could expand company responsibility for large-scale data breaches.
New AI method improves transparency in computer vision models
Experiments showed improved accuracy and clearer reasoning compared with existing concept bottleneck…
Lenovo introduces rollable laptop and AI agent
Rollable laptops and adaptive AI systems let users experience seamless, personalised technology with…
EU considers stronger child protection in Digital Fairness Act
Cyprus pushes EU debate on integrating child protection into digital platform fairness rules.
Australia introduces strict online child safety rules covering AI chatbots
Platforms in Australia must implement safeguards preventing minors from accessing harmful or explici…
AI legal advice case asks whether ChatGPT crosses legal boundaries
Legal dispute tests whether AI tools can provide legal advice without violating practice-of-law rule…
ChatGPT ‘adult mode’ launch delayed as OpenAI focuses on core improvements
The adult mode for ChatGPT has been delayed as OpenAI prioritises refining the chatbot’s overall exp…
The EU faces growing AI copyright disputes
Legal experts say European rulings may not resolve broader AI copyright disputes.
Pentagon AI dispute raises concerns for startups
Startups in the US debate risks linked to Pentagon technology contracts.
AI copyright warning as 5 major risks outlined in UK Lords report
UK Lords warn unlicensed AI training threatens creative industries as concerns grow over AI copyrigh…
Cursor launches tool to automate agentic coding workflows
As AI coding agents multiply, one of the sector's fastest-growing companies is rethinking who, or wh…
Europe risks falling behind in the global robotics race
With China producing nearly nine in ten of the world's humanoid robots and European startups starved…
EU and Canada begin negotiations on a digital trade agreement
New negotiations between the EU and Canada aim to create stronger rules governing cross-border digit…
Human workers behind AI training raise new privacy concerns
Workers in data annotation centres analyse visual data captured by AI devices to improve machine lea…
Data breach hits fintech lender Figure exposing nearly 1 million accounts
Social engineering attack led to a fintech data breach exposing personal information from nearly one…
Job losses study by Anthropic reveals 0 evidence of AI driven unemployment
Researchers at Anthropic find AI adoption remains below its theoretical potential, with no clear sig…
Mental health survey reveals 41% willing to use AI for support
Study finds growing willingness to use AI for counselling and mental health support.
Berlin becomes home to Google AI research centre
The new AI Center Berlin will drive AI innovation while connecting leaders from science, academia, b…
New AI feature keeps Roblox chat respectful and flowing
Enhanced text filters on Roblox now detect sophisticated language bypasses, reducing the risk of sha…
Oracle launches AI system designed to predict construction safety risks
AI predictive analytics from Oracle helps construction firms identify high-risk projects before inci…
AI chips exports face tighter US oversight under new proposal
Proposed US export rules could expand oversight of global sales of AI chips.
AI exposure highlights jobs most at risk
Early data show slower hiring of young workers in high-exposure jobs, while overall unemployment rem…
Privacy lawsuit targets Meta AI glasses after reports of footage review
AI wearables spark backlash as a lawsuit questions the privacy safeguards behind Meta's smart glasse…
SEC submits guidance on crypto regulation to the White House
New guidance clarifies which crypto assets are treated as securities and how firms should comply wit…
Gemini leads latest ORCA benchmark on AI maths accuracy
New ORCA benchmark shows Gemini leading AI chatbots in everyday mathematical problems
Debate grows over the future of privacy
Scholars say modern privacy protections only emerged widely after the Second World War.
EU Commission’s new guidance to push Cybersecurity Resilience Act
The European Commission has released draft guidance to help companies, especially microenterprises, …
Social media access for children under 16 set to be banned in Indonesia
New regulation in Indonesia will restrict minors from major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Y…
EU competition scrutiny pushes Meta to reopen WhatsApp AI access
Rival AI developers gain access to WhatsApp after EU regulators challenge Meta’s earlier platform re…
Calls grow to strengthen New Zealand privacy law
Major health data breaches intensify calls to strengthen privacy laws in New Zealand.
EU launches panel on child safety online and social media age rules
Digital safety for minors moves up the EU agenda as a Commission panel studies algorithmic risks and…
OpenAI explains 5 AI value models transforming enterprise strategy
A new enterprise AI roadmap has emerged after OpenAI detailed 5 value models guiding business transf…
New Coruna exploit kit targets iPhones running older iOS versions
Google urges iPhone users to update to the latest iOS version after discovering an exploit toolkit c…
Epic Games dispute leads to changes in Google Play policies
Fortnite expected to return to Google Play following settlement agreement.
EU watchdog urges limits on US data access
Negotiations between the EU and US focus on potential border security data sharing.
Major crypto exchanges in South Korea face new ownership limits
The change aims to balance growth and governance, limiting excessive control while supporting new cr…
U Mobile named Malaysia’s fastest 5G network in 2025
Backed by real-world user data and advanced antenna technology, one Malaysian telco has pulled ahead…
Passkey login comes to Windows 11 via Bitwarden vault
Passwords at the Windows login screen may soon be a thing of the past, as Bitwarden becomes the firs…
China strengthens online safeguards for minors
New regulations in China aim to protect minors from harmful online content, focusing on emerging tec…
Swedish firm launches runtime AI governance platform ahead of EU AI Act
Technology designed to support sovereign infrastructure and secure AI deployment.
Sovereign AI becomes a strategic question for governments
Rising demand for sovereign AI is pushing governments to rethink how much control they need over dat…
Nokia and Google Cloud bring AI agents to telecom network APIs
Google Cloud and Nokia test agent-based AI to automate telecom networks through programmable network…
Data centres’ expansion in London sparks energy and climate debate
City Hall weighs economic benefits of data centres against growing energy and water consumption pres…
TikTok rejects end-to-end encryption citing safety concerns
Safety concerns shape TikTok's decision to reject encrypted messaging despite widespread adoption of…
Online privacy faces new pressures in the age of social media
Debate grows over whether online privacy is disappearing in the modern digital economy.
Global AI race intensifies as China claims leadership in strategic technologies
Government report says China leads global AI research and strategic technology development amid inte…
UK to launch new lab for breakthrough AI research
The Fundamental AI Research Lab will tackle core AI challenges and encourage high-risk, transformati…
AI adoption and jobs debated at India summit
Ninety one countries endorse declaration promoting international collaboration on responsible AI dev…
ECB reports minor impact of AI on employment
Limited effects of AI on employment so far do not rule out bigger changes as technology matures.
Growing risks from AI meeting transcription tools
Workplace recordings captured by AI systems raise concerns about consent and sensitive employee data…
OpenAI tracks how AI shapes student performance over time
Longitudinal studies provide insights on AI’s effect on student motivation, metacognition, and overa…
Council of Europe issues new guidance on AI and gender equality
New European standards aim to tackle online violence and discrimination, with a victim-centred, trau…
Gemini Canvas reaches millions as Google expands AI Search tools
The rollout of Gemini Canvas inside Google Search highlights growing competition in AI tools.
Global digital sovereignty shaped by infrastructure, services, data and knowledge
Only three countries currently hold near-complete digital sovereignty across infrastructure, service…
New UNESCO and CENIA agreement targets AI literacy and ethical standards
Training, digital skills development and ethical AI governance are central goals of a new cooperatio…
Qualcomm pushes Europe to take the lead in the 6G revolution
According to Qualcomm, advanced sensing and faster uploads could make 6G crucial for future AI syste…
China expands oversight of youth online safety
Internet platforms in China must strengthen monitoring of content affecting minors.
US introduces ratepayer protection pledge for AI data centres
Ratepayer Protection Pledge seeks to protect households during AI infrastructure expansion.
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT conversations with GPT-5.3 Instant
AI conversations become more natural with GPT-5.3 Instant, which improves tone, reasoning, and respo…
EU citizens propose public social media network under new initiative
A new European Citizens' Initiative seeks 1 million signatures to push the EU to create a publicly f…
Guterres convenes global UN panel of 40 experts to assess AI risks
A new international panel will evaluate AI developments worldwide, UN Secretary-General Guterres sai…
Australia reviews children’s social media ban
Teenagers in Australia say some age verification tools can still be bypassed despite the social medi…