Australia eSafety warns on AI companion harms
Regulator warns that age checks and crisis support by AI chat services are inadequate.
UK’s CMA sets AI consumer law guidance
Businesses urged to clearly disclose when customers interact with AI systems.
Data watchdogs seek safeguards in biotech law
Regulators urge limits on data retention and clearer responsibility lines.
AI-EFFECT builds EU testing facility for AI in critical energy infrastructure
A new EU-backed facility under AI-EFFECT will test and validate AI tools for critical energy systems…
Anthropic outlines AI agent workflows for scientific computing
A new post from Anthropic outlines how AI agents can support scientific computing through testing, m…
ITU to host AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva
The International Telecommunication Union will organise the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva in J…
EU Market Integration Package prompts feedback from Circle
The response highlights DLT Pilot reforms, wider use of e-money tokens, and supervision to boost EU …
Europol-backed operation shuts down thousands of dark web fraud sites
Law enforcement agencies collaborate, and Europol facilitates intelligence sharing among participati…
Sora strengthens AI video safety through consent and traceability controls
AI video generation improves as Sora integrates watermarking, consent, and content filtering systems…
Australian regulator warns AI companions expose children to serious online risks
AI companion services in Australia are under pressure to improve safety standards for children.
AI investment reshapes euro area markets and financial systems
Productivity and innovation are rising across the euro area economy as AI expands, though reliance o…
NVIDIA introduces infrastructure-level security model for autonomous AI agents
Enterprise adoption grows as NVIDIA integrates security partners for AI agent runtime protection.
Licence revocations hit unregistered crypto firms in Canada
Enforcement actions escalate as authorities target unregistered crypto firms accused of enabling mon…
Sydney set to become hub for AI innovation with Oracle centre
The new AI centre offers training, cloud-based experimentation, and proof-of-concept projects, enabl…
UK pushes platforms to tackle AI abuse and online violence against women
Platforms urged to implement stronger protections against misuse.
Tokenised assets set to transform European capital markets
Europe is preparing for a new era in finance as tokenised assets drive innovation, efficiency, and i…
Pinterest chief calls for stricter youth rules
Executive says tech firms failed to protect youth online.
AI improves stroke care and reduces patient risks in major study
A major study shows AI improving stroke care and reducing vascular risks.
AI added to St Helens council strategic risk register
Register now lists 12 strategic risks for local government.
Corning licenses new ferrule technology to boost AI data centre fibre density
As AI clusters grow larger and denser, the physical infrastructure connecting them is becoming a cri…
E-commerce agreement expected to move forward on an interim basis at WTO Ministerial
WTO members backing the E-Commerce Agreement plan to implement it temporarily, advancing digital tra…
Scotland sets up national AI agency
Tech partnerships aim to grow AI industry and computing capacity.
Deepfakes scandal puts Elon Musk and X under scrutiny in France
Grok generated deepfakes prompt investigation into market manipulation claims.
Social media ban in Ecuador targets youth crime recruitment
Ecuador debates restricting minors online as social media ban gains momentum
Europe boosts AI, talent and investment to compete with US and China
AI and investment seen as key to Europe’s tech future.
US releases national AI policy framework
Core objectives highlight child protection, community strengthening, intellectual property, free spe…
Terafab initiative from Elon Musk targets AI and space computing
Under Musk’s leadership, the project tackles current supply chain limits and aims to turn science-fi…
Social media linked to declining well-being among young people
Global study connects heavy social media use with lower life satisfaction.
Deepfake abuse crisis escalates worldwide
The rise of accessible AI tools has intensified digital abuse, highlighting urgent calls for stronge…
Crypto tax reform in Brazil pushed to 2027
Election-year sensitivities have led Brazil to pause crypto tax reforms, even as the country strengt…
EU lawmakers call for faster enforcement of digital competition rules
Digital Markets Act enforcement delays raise concerns among EU policymakers.
Telefónica Tech moves to combine AI and quantum computing
A new collaboration between Telefónica Tech and European partners highlights growing efforts to comb…
Essex strawberry-picking robot wins national award for industry collaboration
From laboratory to strawberry field, a University of Essex robotics project is showing how AI and au…
AI-generated songs used in $10 million streaming fraud
A fraud scheme using AI-generated songs and billions of fake streams has revealed how digital platfo…
Inspired Education introduces AI-driven learning for primary schools
A new AI-powered education model aims to reshape primary learning by combining personalised teaching…
Human data demand fuels new global digital economy
AI firms increasingly rely on human-generated data sources.
AI hiring tools are rejecting graduates before a human ever reads their CV
A generation of graduates is discovering that the hardest part of getting a job may no longer be the…
ChatGPT ads rollout begins for free and Go users in US
Free users will soon encounter ChatGPT ads in conversational search.
Microsoft reduces Copilot features to improve user experience
Windows updates reflect how Microsoft is focusing on more useful AI features.
AI survey highlights opportunities, risks, and real-world use
Users report AI helps them study, develop skills, manage tasks, and gain more free time while raisin…
EU faces pressure to strengthen digital safeguards ahead of elections
Digital Services Act enforcement targeted to protect upcoming EU elections.
DoorDash launches Tasks app to train AI robots with gig workers
Gig workers on DoorDash can now contribute to AI training by recording real-world tasks.
US senator proposes AI rules for children
Plan includes safeguards and liability for AI systems.
UK firms struggle to turn AI adoption into measurable returns
ROI challenges continue as AI adoption accelerates across UK companies.
Police warn over AI generated misinformation
Legal action planned against those spreading misinformation.
OpenAI plans AI superapp to unify ChatGPT and Codex
Product consolidation at OpenAI aims to simplify workflows and strengthen enterprise offerings.
Alibaba AI strategy targets $100 billion cloud and AI revenue
Growth pressures are pushing Alibaba toward an aggressive AI strategy focused on cloud and monetisat…
FBI warns of fake tokens targeting Tron wallets
Crypto holders are urged to ignore FBI-themed scam tokens and report them to the Internet Crime Comp…
Learning to integrate AI into daily work like a Googler
Applying a product management mindset helps employees identify high-value AI opportunities and integ…
OpenAI acquires Astral to expand Codex developer tools
AI coding tools expand with OpenAI acquisition of Astral and its open-source ecosystem.
Firefox adds VPN and AI tools
AI tools aim to simplify everyday browsing tasks.
EU digital wallet nears rollout
System moves closer to real world deployment.
AI agent causes internal data leak at Meta
The incident underscores the need for careful oversight and data safeguards when deploying AI in cri…
Bulgaria becomes first country to deploy a national AI model across a tax authority
In a first for Bulgarian public administration, the country's tax authority is rolling out a nationa…
Mastercard expands AI strategy with new payments model
A shift towards AI-driven infrastructure is reshaping how Mastercard delivers services across paymen…
Agentic Ready programme by Visa launched to prepare for AI-driven payments
The project allows European banks to test agentic payments in controlled, real-world environments wi…
YouTube enlists users to rate videos as AI slop in content quality push
YouTube has started asking its two billion users a deceptively simple question — 'does this feel lik…
Smart Ship Hub calls for careful approach to AI cameras on vessels
AI cameras are coming to the world's merchant fleets, but a leading maritime technology firm is urgi…
Horizon Worlds remains active as Meta reconsiders VR plans
Mobile growth drives Meta's strategy while Horizon Worlds VR support continues.
UNESCO promotes safe AI use and gender equality in Caribbean workshop
AI risks and digital safety for women gain focus in the UNESCO Caribbean initiative.
New iPhone vulnerability raises concerns over advanced mobile cyber threats
Millions of devices are exposed as an iPhone vulnerability enables rapid data theft.
TikTok disinformation study raises concerns over AI content and EU regulation
Rising AI content and TikTok disinformation intensify EU debate on platform accountability.
Bitcoin moves closer to quantum resistance with BIP-360
Global adoption of post-quantum cryptography is accelerating to protect Bitcoin and critical infrast…
EU scrutiny intensifies over Broadcom VMware licensing dispute
An antitrust complaint in the EU targets Broadcom as VMware licensing shifts impact cloud infrastruc…
Malaysia tightens rules on data centres
Policy aims to manage energy use and prioritise high value growth.
UK drops AI copyright opt-out plan amid growing industry divide
Creative backlash forces the UK to reconsider AI copyright policy and future legal framework.
MIT develops method to detect overconfident AI
A new method compares a model’s output with similar LLMs to identify unreliable or hallucinated pred…
Amazon upgrades Alexa with AI features
New version attempts to deliver more natural and conversational responses.
AI safety push sees Anthropic and OpenAI recruit explosives specialists
OpenAI and Anthropic hire experts to strengthen AI safety and prevent misuse risks.
Data centres drive LG’s integrated AI infrastructure push
One LG strategy expands capabilities of AI data centres.
NVIDIA Isaac powers generalist specialist robots at scale
Robotics development is accelerating as NVIDIA Isaac integrates simulation, data and edge AI deploym…
Parents underestimate how teenagers use AI in daily life
Teenagers are using AI in more advanced ways than parents realise, highlighting a disconnect that co…
AI standards and regulation struggle to keep pace with global innovation
Global discussions highlight how technical standards are helping organisations manage AI risks as re…
Quantum cryptography pioneers win top computing prize
New method detects attempts to intercept data.
Meta data processing ruled unlawful in Germany
Facebook feature unlawfully processed non user data.
EU advances AI simplification effort ahead of further negotiations
AI regulation in the EU evolves as Parliament backs simplification measures.
Meta to end Instagram private message encryption after May 8
End-to-end encryption will be removed on Instagram to allow better oversight of private messages.
Workplace adoption of AI varies widely in the EU
Experts highlight a gap between personal and professional AI use, suggesting potential for further w…
Meta’s metaverse collapses as Horizon Worlds shuts down on Quest
Horizon Worlds ends, exposing the failure of Meta's metaverse ambitions.
Google responds to UK digital market rules and CMA proposals
UK proposals on search and choice draw response from Google.
EU child safety rules lapse amid ongoing debate over privacy and enforcement
Uncertainty grows as the EU struggles to extend online child safety measures.
UNESCO launches research on harmful online content governance in South Africa
Policy responses to disinformation strengthen as UNESCO supports research on online risks.
UAE advances AI native vision for future 6G networks
A joint whitepaper from e& UAE and Khalifa University outlines how embedded AI could transform 6G in…
Growing investment and energy plans reshape Armenia’s AI future
Rising investment, infrastructure expansion and energy planning suggest Armenia is building the foun…
UK opens supercomputing access to boost AI startups
New funding and compute access aim to help UK startups scale advanced AI technologies faster while s…
South Korea seeks support for global AI hub
Talks with Switzerland focus on AI cooperation and policy.
Dublin launches major data centre microgrid
Developers aim to ease power constraints for data centres.
CEOs worry about AI progress
Talent shortages and investment gaps slow AI progress.
AI fuels rise in cyber scams
Fluent language removes a key defence against fraud.
MIT advances wireless sensing with generative AI
Wireless sensing advances could boost logistics and smart homes, providing privacy-friendly alternat…
AI platform boosts efficiency in Tokyo administration
GovTech Tokyo is leading efforts to deploy generative AI tools, with early results showing faster wo…
New AI system predicts chemical impact on genes
AI models analyse chemical structures to screen millions of compounds quickly, uncovering potential …
White-collar jobs hold steady as automation concerns grow
Job losses remain concentrated in automatable roles, while legal, engineering, and consulting sector…
Tether unveils mobile-friendly AI training platform
Stablecoin issuer launches a framework allowing large AI models to run on smartphones and non-Nvidia…
Gemini and Search gain deeper personalisation tools
New AI capabilities deliver personalised recommendations without repeated context, enabling more int…
AgentKit enables ID verification for AI-powered online commerce
Fraud risks in agentic commerce reduced with AgentKit integration.
Joint SEC and CFTC framework reshapes crypto oversight
Clearer classification rules are set to support innovation and institutional adoption as the US move…
UK announces £2.5 billion investment in AI and quantum technologies
Quantum and AI investment positions the UK as a leader in next-generation computing.
Anthropic dispute pushes Pentagon toward new AI providers
New AI vendors step in as Pentagon moves beyond Anthropic tools.
Memory chip shortage could last until 2030, SK chairman warns
Wafer constraints prolong memory chip shortage outlook.