Companies call back workers as AI fails to replace jobs
Around 95 percent of firms have yet to see measurable returns from AI, leading to rehiring trends.
Denmark’s new chat control plan raises fresh privacy concerns
Former MEP Patrick Breyer warned the plan sidesteps Parliament’s safeguard for court oversight.
AI conference in Egypt promotes innovation for a greener future
Experts and students showcased AI innovations designed to build a more sustainable and eco-friendly …
UNDP and Algorand launch blockchain training for 24,000 staff
The global blockchain academy aims to empower UN teams with tools to design inclusive and transparen…
Honor to launch world’s first AI robot phone in 2026
Backed by a $10 billion Alpha Strategy, Honor is building an AI ecosystem that pushes smartphone tec…
Anthropic strengthens European growth through Paris and Munich offices
With these new offices in Paris and Munich, Anthropic advances its goal of sustainable European grow…
Meta invests $600 billion to expand AI data centres across the US
The tech giant’s AI data centre projects support thousands of jobs and inject billions into US infra…
Inside OpenAI’s battle to protect AI from prompt injection attacks
Prompt injection attacks could mislead AI into revealing sensitive data, but OpenAI’s new user contr…
A €358 million EU investment strengthens the clean energy transition
The LIFE-funded initiatives will restore habitats, boost biodiversity, modernise energy systems, pro…
‘Wooing and suing’ defines News Corp’s AI strategy
Robert Thomson of News Corp says 'wooing and suing' will run in parallel as more AI licensing deals …
Cars.com launches Carson AI to transform online car shopping
Carson transforms how people search for cars, understanding natural language queries and doubling en…
Appfigures revises iOS estimates as Sora’s launch on Android launch leaps ahead
OpenAI's Sora surged on Android, with US installs alone near 296,000 as broader availability lifted …
Suleyman sets limits for safer superintelligence at Microsoft
A new Microsoft team will build subordinate AI superintelligence designed to serve people, not repla…
Google Finance launches AI upgrades in India and beyond
Users can now access real-time corporate earnings, live transcripts, and AI-generated summaries for …
Meta launches AI app in Europe with new Vibes video feed
Vibes lets users create and remix short AI-generated videos using text prompts.
Amazon introduces Kindle Translate for global eBook reach
Translated eBooks will be clearly labelled and available for KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited subscri…
AI misuse shifts from productivity boost to active operations, Google warns
Researchers at Google warn of a shift from productivity hacks to embedded models, with malware query…
ACCC lawsuit triggers Microsoft’s rethink and apology on Copilot subscription communications
ACCC pressure prompts Microsoft refunds and clearer Classic options.
UNESCO launches Beruniy Prize to promote ethical AI innovation
The award recognises researchers and institutions promoting AI that protects human rights, transpare…
Washington Post confirms hit in Oracle-linked Cl0p hacking spree
The Washington Post confirmed it was caught up in a Cl0p ransomware spree tied to an Oracle E-Busine…
Coinbase fined €21.46 million for anti-money laundering failures in Ireland
More than €176 billion in transactions went unmonitored due to system faults.
Jensen Huang of Nvidia rules out China Blackwell talks for now
No active China discussions for Blackwell, Nvidia says, keeping a major market closed amid policy cu…
OpenAI unveils Teen Safety Blueprint for responsible AI
Collaboration with parents, experts, and teens will help continuously improve AI safety and protecti…
Circle urges US Treasury to create a clear stablecoin framework under the GENIUS Act
The company called for simple, strong rules ensuring every stablecoin is fully backed, transparent, …
Doctolib fined €4.67 million for abusing market dominance
The company’s 2018 MonDocteur acquisition was deemed an abuse of market power.
Coca-Cola enhances its AI-powered Christmas ad to fix last year’s visual flaws
With smoother visuals and new characters, Coca-Cola’s latest ad demonstrates how brands are refining…
How Google uses AI to support teachers and inspire students
By blending technology with pedagogy, Google aims to make education more personalised, engaging and …
Meta rejects French ruling over gender bias in Facebook job ads
Meta has rejected a French regulator’s ruling that its Facebook job ad algorithm discriminates by ge…
UNESCO adopts first global ethical framework for neurotechnology
Neurotechnology is rapidly transforming how humans interact with machines and their own minds, and U…
OpenAI outlines roadmap for AI safety, accountability and global cooperation
With AI progress accelerating, OpenAI urged global institutions to cooperate on safety research, sta…
India’s AI roadmap could add $500 billion to economy by 2035
The new policy roadmap from BSA calls for stronger AI infrastructure, workforce training, and govern…
Spain receives EU approval for €700 million cleantech manufacturing scheme
The €700 million plan by Spain will boost clean industry investment and accelerate Europe’s net-zero…
LIBE backs new Europol Regulation despite data protection and discrimination warnings
LIBE backed a new Europol Regulation expanding data and biometric powers under the ‘Facilitators Pac…
Telia and Ericsson launch revolutionary 5G partnership in Nordics and Baltics
Telia and Ericsson extend their partnership to enhance 5G coverage, speed, and innovation across the…
Snap brings Perplexity’s answer engine into Chat for nearly a billion users
Perplexity will answer questions inside Snapchat's Chat, delivering concise, cited responses without…
How GEMS turns Copilot time savings into personalised teaching at scale
GEMS teachers use Copilot to cut admin and personalise learning, shifting time from paperwork to fee…
New AI tool helps identify suicide-risk individuals
AI may help identify mental health disorders beyond suicide, including depression and anxiety, offer…
Naver expands physical AI ambitions with $690 million GPU investment
Through a strategic Nvidia partnership, Naver positions itself at the forefront of South Korea’s phy…
Material-level AI emerges in MIT–DeRucci sleep science collaboration
DeRucci and MIT unveiled FiberCircuits, intelligent AI fibres combining sensing, on-device inference…
UK mobile networks and the Government launch a fierce crackdown on scam calls
UK mobile networks and government unite to fight scam calls with AI, call tracing, and stronger supp…
AI brain atlas reveals unprecedented detail in MRI scans
Created from high-resolution post-mortem data, NextBrain combines AI and MRI for unprecedented anato…
Tinder tests AI feature that analyses photos for better matches
The Chemistry pilot marks a key part of Tinder’s 2026 product overhaul.
Bank Indonesia reports over 370 million cyber threat attempts in 2024
Bank Indonesia warned that maintaining public trust in the digital economy requires stronger cyberse…
Microsoft Elevate expands AI skills training across the UAE
Partnerships with schools, universities, and nonprofits are embedding AI training and credentials in…
EU Advocate General backs limited seizure of work emails in competition probes
The opinion finds such seizures lawful if proportionate and in the public interest.
ByteDance cuts use of Claude after Anthropic blocks China access
The split marks a deepening tech war centring on AI services and control.
Social media platforms ordered to enforce minimum age rules in Australia
From December, social media platforms in Australia must enforce age restrictions for users under 16,…
ICC to replace Microsoft Office with European open-source platform
Europe’s push for digital sovereignty increases as the International Criminal Court adopts Open Desk…
EU pushes for stronger global climate action at COP30 in Brazil
Global partners are urged to act faster on climate commitments, with the EU supporting greater finan…
ICRC and Geneva Academy publish joint report on civilian involvement in cyber activities during conflicts
Civilian participation in cyber operations during armed conflict is under renewed scrutiny, as a new…
EU conference highlights the need for collaboration in digital safety and growth
Several leaders met in Billund to discuss how to protect citizens online while boosting innovation, …
Jobs and skills transform as AI changes the workplace
Companies face a shift in the workplace, requiring adaptability, trust, and the ability to collabora…
Jersey launches AI council to drive innovation
AI council in Jersey aims to unify businesses and institutions under one strategy for responsible an…
OpenAI becomes fastest-growing business platform in history
Enterprises are integrating AI into apps and commerce experiences, delivering measurable ROI and inn…
MAI-Image-1 arrives in Bing and Copilot with EU launch on the way
Copilot now pairs AI audio with MAI-Image-1 artwork, tightening creative loops from prompt to polish…
Turner & Townsend report finds power access threatens AI data centre construction
Scarce grid capacity and cooling bottlenecks are delaying AI datacentres for years, pushing costs hi…
Bahrain’s 5G network expansion will boost connectivity
Ericsson and Batelco expand Bahrain’s 5G network with advanced RAN tech and cloud upgrades, deliveri…
Kraken Pro unlocks crypto-collateralized futures for EU traders
Traders can hedge, diversify, and maintain crypto exposure while developing advanced strategies usin…
SoftBank and OpenAI bring enterprise AI revolution to Japan
The new Crystal intelligence project is set to revolutionise corporate management in Japan by integr…
Australian government highlights geopolitical risks to critical infrastructure
Latest government review in Australia warns that critical infrastructure faces rising risks from geo…
Google launches Project Suncatcher to scale AI computing in space
The project envisions solar-powered satellites carrying Tensor Processing Units for machine learning…
NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom power Germany’s industrial AI transformation
Powered by 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs, the Industrial AI Cloud will support manufacturing, robotics, and hea…
Samsung strengthens Galaxy AI privacy and user control features
The new Security and Privacy dashboard improves transparency and visibility for users.
M&S profits plunge after costly cyberattack
A cyberattack forced M&S to halt online orders, disrupted logistics and exposed customer data. The r…
UAE invites public to design commemorative AI coin
Participants can submit AI-generated coin designs, with the winning entry minted by the UAE Central …
Perplexity’s Comet hits Amazon’s policy wall
Agentic shopping hits a policy wall as Amazon removes Comet, insisting bots disclose themselves and …
OpenAI’s Sora app launches on Android
The Sora app lets users create AI-generated videos of themselves, share them in a short-form feed, a…
Google AI roadmap aims to accelerate nature protection and restoration
A new Google–World Resources Institute roadmap sets out how AI can help monitor ecosystems, broaden …
Scientists map genetic blueprint of the brain’s communication bridge
Over 50,000 brain scans were analysed with an AI tool to reveal how genetics influence the size and …
Unitree firefighting robots transform fire rescue operations
In China, Unitree’s intelligent firefighting robots assist crews with real-time monitoring, water an…
Identifying AI-generated videos on social media
Social media users should treat videos critically, verifying content, as AI-generated clips are incr…
UN treaty sparks debate over digital cybersecurity
Experts warn that the UN treaty may put online privacy and digital cybersecurity at risk.
AI models show ability to plan deceptive actions
Scientists show that models hide their true intentions, demonstrating AI can deceive human evaluator…
Robots that learn, recover, and handle complex tasks with Skild AI
Learning through simulations and experience, adaptive robotics powered by Skild AI adjust to unexpec…
UNESCO and CANIETI promote responsible AI adoption in Mexico
Over 150 entrepreneurs and professionals have participated in training sessions promoting ethical AI…
Salesforce report shows poor data quality threatens AI success
Most organisations risk AI failure due to unreliable data, prompting Salesforce to call for unified,…
The rise of large language models and the question of ownership
Balancing open access and corporate ownership of these models will determine whether AI becomes a sh…
Blackwell stance on China exports holds as Washington weighs tech pace
Washington keeps Nvidia's Blackwell off China's market, citing security while hinting future reviews…
Google Maps launches AI-powered live lane guidance for safer driving
The new AI feature analyses road markings and integrates with Google Maps to provide precise, dynami…
Major crypto fraud network dismantled across Europe
Coordinated efforts across five countries have exposed a major cryptocurrency scam, revealing the gr…
AWS launches Fastnet, a subsea cable to strengthen transatlantic cloud and AI connectivity
The Fastnet subsea cable enhances AWS’s global infrastructure by providing faster and more reliable …
AI tool on smartwatch detects hidden structural heart disease
The study found 88 per cent accuracy in spotting heart problems from wearable readings.
OpenAI introduces IndQA to test AI on Indian languages and culture
Developed with 261 Indian experts, OpenAI’s IndQA sets a new standard for AI cultural understanding …
MIT and Adobe create AI software for sustainable fashion design
Refashion helps users transform existing garments into new, adaptable pieces.
Google enhances Chrome autofill while privacy experts urge caution
The update expands Chrome’s autofill accuracy across complex forms globally.
Amazon brings Alexa+ to its Music app for conversational music discovery
Early access users are engaging three times more with Alexa+ than before.
Microsoft partners with Lambda in multibillion AI infrastructure deal
The new multi-year agreement between Lambda and Microsoft will deliver AI supercomputers powered by …
Cloudflare chief warns AI is redefining the internet’s business model
Matthew Prince of Cloudflare warns AI is changing how value flows online, pushing companies to block…
Qwen3-Max-Thinking hits perfect scores as Alibaba raises the bar on AI reasoning
Built on Qwen3-Max, the thinking variant emphasises deliberate, step-by-step solutions for algebra, …
Claude arrives in Icelandic classrooms through national teacher pilot
Iceland and Anthropic launch a national teacher pilot, giving Claude access, training, and support t…
Microsoft deal signals pay-per-use path for AI access to People Inc. content
Licensing momentum grows as People Inc. inks a Microsoft deal, keeps most AI bots blocked, and repor…
Humanoid robot Neo arrives for homes
1X Technologies introduces a robot named Neo, capable of lifting heavy objects, organising belonging…
Microsoft invests $15 billion in AI growth across the UAE
The UAE leads the world in per capita AI use, with Microsoft helping scale infrastructure and train …
EU invests €2.9 billion to drive net-zero industrial transformation
Funded through the EU Emissions Trading System, 61 clean technology projects will cut 221 million to…
AI reveals gene defect driving Crohn’s disease
Molecular biology and AI have solved a decades-old mystery, paving the way for targeted Crohn’s dise…
Microsoft launches Agentic Launchpad to support AI start-ups
The programme offers technical sessions, co-innovation opportunities, and marketing support to help …
France moves to tax crypto as ‘unproductive wealth’
Critics warn that France’s revised wealth tax may drive crypto investors to sell off holdings, label…
EU invests €107 million in RAISE for AI in science
Funded under Horizon Europe, RAISE brings together research talent and data resources to make the EU…
Member States cooperate on next-generation European digital platforms
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are founding members of the new consortium.
Salesforce’s Agentforce helps organisations deliver 24/7 support
The AI-powered support from Salesforce’s Agentforce is helping cities, universities, and hospitals e…