X given deadline by Brazil to curb Grok sexualised outputs
Brazil has ordered X to immediately stop its chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit images, …
Codex growth prompts OpenAI to expand access
Deep Research updates and Codex growth highlight rapid OpenAI product iteration.
Threads users can now personalise algorithms with Dear Algo feature
The feature is being tested with users in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand before Meta rolls i…
AWS chief sees AI shifting from content creation to autonomous task completion
Autonomous task completion through AI inference delivers exponentially greater enterprise value than…
Women driving tech innovation as Web Summit marks 10 years
New data from Web Summit reveals climbing participation from women in global tech, supported by incl…
Hackers abuse legitimate admin software to hide cyber attacks
Huntress warns of growing abuse of legitimate IT software in cyber attacks.
AI playlist creator comes to Youtube for Premium subscribers
YouTube Music is rolling out an AI-powered playlist generator that lets Premium users create persona…
Global coalition demands ban on AI-nudification tools over child-safety fears
Campaigners say tech firms must block AI-generated sexual images as pressure grows to outlaw nudific…
Google acquisition of Wiz cleared under EU merger rules
EU competition authorities have cleared Google's acquisition of Wiz following a routine Phase I merg…
AI controls animal behaviour using light-guided technology
The system targets individual animals using AI-driven light, manipulating one subject's neurons with…
South Korea confirms scale of Coupang data breach
Probe cites management failure at Coupang in Seoul.
Fukushima rebuilds as technology hub
New research centre to attract global talent to Fukushima.
EU launches cyberbullying action plan to protect children online
New EU initiative strengthens safeguards for children facing cyberbullying online.
Microsoft explores superconductors for AI data centres
Cryogenic cooling remains key challenge for superconductors.
Custom AI bots support student negotiating skills
Most participants reported improved preparation and strategic insight.
EU reopens debate on social media age restrictions for children
National social media bans are reviving debate over harmonised EU age restrictions for children.
AI and human love in the digital age debate
As AI companions grow in popularity, experts note that while users may feel genuine attachment, AI o…
MIT researchers tackle antimicrobial resistance with AI and synthetic biology
Drug-resistant infections continue to rise globally whilst development of new antibacterial tools ha…
eSafety escalates scrutiny of Roblox safety measures
Roblox faces direct compliance testing as Australia tightens scrutiny of child protections.
AI workshops strengthen digital skills in Wales tourism sector
AI workshops in Wales support tourism businesses with practical tools to improve digital skills and …
Cisco warns AI agents need checks before joining workforces
Human coders will supervise AI-generated code as Cisco reshapes development by combining smaller tea…
Cloudflare launches Moltworker platform after AI assistant success
The company released its Moltworker platform after an AI assistant built on Anthropic's Claude model…
South Korea launches labour–government body to address AI automation pressures
A new cooperation platform between the South Korean government and KCTU seeks to manage the rapid sp…
BlockFills freezes withdrawals as Bitcoin drops below $65,000
The withdrawal suspension affects 2,000 institutional clients as Bitcoin's decline raises concerns a…
Russia tightens controls as Telegram faces fresh restrictions
New constraints on Telegram have intensified across Russia, with users facing sluggish media loading…
AI adoption leaves workers exhausted as a new study reveals rising workloads
Evidence from an eight-month study indicates that AI adoption led to increased task volume, higher s…
AML breach triggers major fine for a Netherlands crypto firm
Court proceedings reduced a major Dutch regulatory fine after a crypto firm breached registration ru…
Facebook boosts user creativity with new Meta AI animations
New updates powered by Meta AI offer animations, creative filters and expressive backgrounds that al…
Crypto confiscation framework approved by State Duma
Legal experts warn Russia’s new crypto seizure framework lacks clarity on asset valuation, custody s…
AI tool accelerates detection of foodborne bacteria
New AI modelling techniques distinguish bacteria from food particles, improving safety testing acros…
AI helps keep Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya City megaproject on track
Microsoft 365 Copilot is being used by Qiddiya Investment Company to manage and query massive amount…
Spotify sets new user record as engagement surges thanks to Wrapped and free-tier upgrades
Spotify reached 751 million monthly active users in Q4 2025, its highest level ever, driven by its p…
Olympic ice dancers performing to AI-generated music spark controversy
AI-generated music featured in an Olympic ice dance routine, raising questions about originality and…
AI raises concerns over creativity and copyright in music
Generative AI is using musicians’ work without permission, sparking concern over copyright, royaltie…
India enforces a three-hour removal rule for AI-generated deepfake content
New online rules in India compel social media companies to label manipulated content and take down d…
Young Europeans lead surge in generative AI adoption
Safer Internet Day data shows young people rapidly integrating generative AI into education, persona…
Slovenia sets out an ambitious AI vision ahead of global summit
Prime Minister Robert Golob said AI is becoming central to society, urging Slovenia and Europe to tr…
AI innovation drive accelerates in Singapore with Google support
Healthcare AI, startup acceleration, and national training drive Google’s push to scale responsible …
Growing reliance on AI sparks worries for young users
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence use among young people is transforming learning, communicati…
AI awareness drives major computing curriculum reform in England
England is updating its computing curriculum to embed AI awareness, digital literacy, and data skill…
Anthropic drives strategic trademark dispute in India
Anthropic’s expansion into India has triggered a trademark dispute with a local software company tha…
EU Court opens path for WhatsApp to contest privacy rulings
Businesses now gain direct access to EU courts when challenging EDPB rulings, reducing dependence on…
Moltbook: Inside the experimental AI agent society
The AI agent social network Moltbook is fuelling the hype around autonomous ecosystems while raising…
SpaceX plans raise fears over AI monopoly
Control over future space-based computing systems could quietly determine which nations and companie…
Structural friction, not intelligence, is holding back agentic AI
An opinion in CIO argues that agentic AI often falls short because enterprises rely on disconnected …
AI assistants reshape online search as over half of UK adults now use them
More than half of UK adults are now turning to AI-powered assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Cop…
Is AI eroding human intelligence?
A Times of India feature explores how widespread use of AI tools like ChatGPT is reshaping how we th…
Conversational advertising takes the stage as ChatGPT tests in-chat promotions
The biggest risks of conversational advertising are organisational, not technical, as new channels e…
AI drives robots from labs into industry
AI accelerates real world adoption of robotics worldwide.
ChatGPT caricature trend highlights risks of oversharing with AI
Experts say the ChatGPT caricature trend risks normalising oversharing with AI tools.
Europe’s 2025 app market shows a downloads-revenue gap
ChatGPT and shopping apps led European downloads in 2025, while TikTok, ChatGPT and subscription pla…
AI model promises faster monoclonal antibody production
Faster clone selection could lower development costs for antibody-based medicines.
Research warns of AI driven burnout risks
Employees using AI tools handle broader tasks and multitasked more, driving productivity while incre…
Security flaw reveals AI chat histories at scale
Misconfigured cloud database triggers major AI data leak.
Enterprise AI security evolves as Cisco expands AI Defense capabilities
As AI agents gain autonomy, Cisco updates AI Defense to protect data, tools and workflows.
EMFA guidance sets expectations for Big Tech media protections
Media groups say enforcement is now crucial as EMFA obligations move from law to practice.
Dutch MPs renew push to move data off US clouds
Calls grow for European cloud alternatives in the Netherlands.
ChatGPT begins limited ads test in the US
User privacy remains questionable with ChatGPT ads rollout.
The EU invests €700 million in the largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC
The initiative is a key component of the broader 'Chips for Europe' project, which aims to boost Eur…
US lawsuits target social media platforms for deliberate child engagement designs
Plaintiffs claim social media platforms employed techniques like slot machines and Big Tobacco to ma…
AI governance takes focus at UN security dialogue
A new UN practice guide unveiled at the dialogue aims to ensure AI tools counter violent extremism w…
EU challenges Meta over WhatsApp AI restrictions
Regulators are challenging Meta’s move to block rival AI assistants from WhatsApp, citing risks to f…
EU telecom simplification at risk as Digital Networks Act adds extra admin
Fresh analysis indicates the Digital Networks Act could create heavier workloads for telecom watchdo…
Coal reserves could help Nigeria enter $650 billion AI economy
Artificial intelligence growth is increasing global energy needs, creating new opportunities for Nig…
EU faces pressure to boost action on health disinformation
Concerns over declining vaccine trust have prompted calls for tougher EU action, with experts warnin…
AI redefines criminal justice decision making
AI is proposed as a way to assist judges, police, and justice officials with risk assessments, sente…
Writing as thinking in the age of AI
An opinion piece argues that outsourcing writing to AI risks eroding human thought, creativity and e…
Learnovate launches community of practice on AI for learning
A Trinity College Dublin-based research centre is leading a new community practice to help educators…
AI-generated ‘slop’ spreads on Spotify, raising platform integrity concerns
Low-quality, mass-produced AI songs are increasingly appearing on Spotify, prompting concerns about …
Discord expands teen-by-default protection worldwide
A global rollout of teen-appropriate controls will reinforce Discord’s wider safety ecosystem by imp…
Tech firms push longer working hours to compete in AI race
Growing pressure to innovate quickly has revived long-hour work culture in tech, raising concerns ab…
AI in education reveals a critical evidence gap
Universities are adopting AI in education despite uncertain evidence, while human teaching remains t…
Study questions reliability of AI medical guidance
Research shows AI chatbots struggle with medical advice, matching search engines in accuracy and rai…
When grief meets AI
Digital afterlife technology is allowing artificial intelligence to recreate the voices and personal…
Crypto exchange scrambles after $40bn Bitcoin payout error
A staff error during a promotion credited users with billions in Bitcoin instead of small cash rewar…
Pakistan pledges major investment in AI by 2030
Islamabad outlines education and skills push for AI.
Singtel opens largest AI ready data centre in Singapore
Nxera expands high density data centre capacity in Tuas.
Educators turn to AI despite platform fatigue
Platform fatigue persists as AI adoption rises in the US.
New York weighs pause on data centre expansion
Energy and cost concerns drive New York data centre debate.
New AI breakthrough unlocks complex protein structures
Scientists use AI and physics simulations to decode complex proteins and speed up medical breakthrou…
Shadow AI becomes a new governance challenge for European organisations
The rise of Shadow AI reflects unmet demand for faster workflows, exposing gaps in governance, procu…
Super Bowl 2026 ads embrace the AI power
AI-powered creativity defined the year’s biggest advertising event, with companies promoting in the …
Winter Olympics spotlight immersive AI tech from Alibaba
Cloud broadcasting, AI replays and sustainability tools aim to modernise Winter Olympic operations a…
Study shows AI-enabled digital stethoscope boosts cardiac screening accuracy
An AI-enabled digital stethoscope more than doubled detection of moderate to severe valvular heart d…
Global leaders turn to AI adoption as Davos priorities evolve
Global leaders at Davos warned that uneven AI adoption could widen economic and technological divide…
Fake DeepSeek and ChatGPT services draw penalties in China
Knock-off DeepSeek and ChatGPT platforms face penalties for unfair competition.
How early internet choices shaped today’s AI
Three decades after the internet was framed as a space beyond law and responsibility, the same assum…
EU strengthens cyber defence after attack on Commission mobile systems
Rising cyber threats across Europe highlight the urgency of new EU cybersecurity frameworks after th…
Czechia weighs under-15 social media ban as government debate intensifies
Officials in Czechia are considering limits on children’s social media use, mirroring steps abroad a…
New York moves toward data centre moratorium as energy fears grow
More than 230 environmental groups urge Congress to support a national moratorium while New York att…
Lithuania selects Procivis for EU digital ID wallet sandbox
The initiative strengthens Lithuania’s role in EU digital identity pilots while enabling institution…
Crypto.com CEO launches ai.com AI agent platform
Debuting during Super Bowl 60, ai.com targets mass adoption with decentralised AI agents managing sc…
Bitcoin cryptography safe as quantum threat remains distant
Advanced quantum hardware required to break Bitcoin security remains years away, limiting near-term …
OpenClaw faces rising security pushback in South Korea
Despite widespread warnings, OpenClaw use continues to grow, attracting users who rely on its automa…
Smart policing project halted by Greek data protection authority
Biometric street checks ruled unlawful in Greece.
Yuan-pegged stablecoins face new restrictions under China policy
New rules extend China's digital asset controls to yuan-linked stablecoins and tokenised assets.
Study finds AI risks in schools may outweigh educational benefits
A new Brookings Institution study finds potential harms from the use of artificial intelligence in c…
Sainsbury’s ejects shopper after facial recognition misidentification
A London shopper was wrongly told to leave a Sainsbury’s store after staff misinterpreted a facial r…
AI assistants drive a powerful shift in modern work
AI assistants are becoming embedded in everyday work, boosting productivity while raising new questi…
Agentic AI drives structural change in customer care
Organisations able to scale AI are pulling ahead in customer service transformation.