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.
UK launches major AI supercomputer for fusion research
Backed by public and private partners, project highlights the UK’s push for AI-driven innovation and…
Stryker cyberattack wipes devices via Microsoft environment without malware
A hacktivist group claimed responsibility for the disruptive cyberattack on Stryker.
AI chatbots raise risks as EU urged to enforce DSA rules
Experts warn of gaps in the EU's regulation of AI chatbots.
Advancing global digital cooperation and AI innovation across the UN system
Rapidly evolving digital technologies and AI are driving global development and cooperation, as the …
EU calls on US tech firms to respect rules on handling staff data
European Commission stresses compliance with data protection standards for US tech firms.
GDPR changes debated as EU seeks balance on data protection rules
Concerns grow over potential changes to core GDPR data protection principles in the EU.
Global leaders gather to tackle fraud
Global leaders meet in Vienna to address and tackle rising fraud threats and strengthen internationa…
EU moves to strengthen digital resilience with subsea cable funding
Undersea cable resilience becomes a priority for the EU's digital infrastructure strategy.
US senators question Meta facial recognition in smart glasses
Meta faces scrutiny over facial recognition in smart glasses.
NSA warns of AI supply chain risks in new cybersecurity guidance
AI supply chain risks threaten data models and infrastructure.
AI makes strides in mathematical reasoning
Verification tools help confirm AI generated mathematical proofs.
AI firms hire actors for training roles
Improv performers can earn up to $74 an hour remotely.
Exchange Online outage affecting Outlook access resolved by Microsoft
Outlook and Exchange Online services impacted by temporary outage.
Vera CPU by NVIDIA accelerates large-scale AI workloads
Energy-efficient design and GPU integration make Vera CPU ideal for enterprise and research AI syste…
AI reshapes India IT services outlook
Tech stock sell off reflects fears over automation replacing jobs.
Blockchain meets traditional finance as TRON partners with Mastercard
Collaboration aims to combine blockchain programmability with Mastercard’s global financial infrastr…
Data centre security evolves with rise of robot dog patrols
Robot dogs are increasingly being used to patrol AI data centres, helping reduce security costs whil…
UK Government commits up to £2 billion to quantum technologies
With up to £2 billion pledged and a new procurement programme launched, the UK Government is making …
Advanced AI education unlocks powerful opportunities across Africa
New AI courses and funding aim to expand skills, empower learners, and strengthen Africa’s role in g…
UK quantum ambitions get a boost as Cambridge joins forces with IonQ
In the largest corporate research partnership in its history, the University of Cambridge is set to …
AI in filmmaking raises job fears as creative roles face pressure
The film industry is facing change as AI tools evolve, sparking debate over job security, production…