Independent UN AI panel formed to guide evidence-based global governance
A new international panel aims to close global knowledge gaps on AI risks and opportunities.
Tinder tests AI Chemistry feature to cut swipe fatigue and revive engagement
AI-driven discovery changes how Tinder presents potential matches by offering fewer, more accurate s…
Google issues warning on malware affecting over 40% of Android devices
Over a billion Android devices are vulnerable to malware and spyware due to outdated software. Googl…
EU tests Matrix protocol as sovereign alternative for internal communication
Brussels examines Matrix as a scalable alternative after Signal proved too limited for the Commissio…
AI rollout gains momentum through UK’s Tech Town initiative
Barnsley has been named the UK’s first Tech Town to pilot AI use in public services.
Adobe Firefly unlocks powerful unlimited AI generation in 2026
Adobe Firefly now offers unlimited AI image and video generation for paid subscribers, removing cred…
Under 16 social media ban proposed in Spain
Mandatory social media age verification systems will be required, as regulators seek enforceable saf…
Gemini growth narrows gap in chatbot race
The launch of Gemini 3 boosted momentum, with Google highlighting improved reasoning capabilities an…
Crypto market sheds $500 billion in sell-off
Analysts link the sell-off to geopolitical tensions, currency shifts, and interest rate dynamics rat…
Malaysia enforces a total ban on e-waste imports after corruption probe
The government of Malaysia halted every form of e-waste import to protect public health and national…
Negative narratives follow XRP price rallies
Analyst research shows negative sentiment spikes often follow rapid price gains, driven by media exp…
Tencent warns AI still fails in real world settings
Study finds weak context learning across leading AI systems.
Harvard researchers highlight contextual risks in medical AI systems
Researchers warn contextual errors are limiting real-world performance of medical AI despite strong …
Facial recognition AI supports passenger security in India
Rail Robocop alerts police after detecting suspect in Visakhapatnam.
AI traffic cameras change driver behaviour
Australian experience shows AI traffic cameras can change driver behaviour, allowing authorities to …
US agencies linked to expanded biometric data sharing with Australia
Data sharing negotiations raise questions over sovereignty and foreign access to Australian biometri…
AI investment shows strong momentum beyond bubble fears
Global AI investment continues to accelerate, driven by rising demand for computing power, large-sca…
Carbon Robotics launches plant identification AI for agricultural robots
A new AI model enables farm robots to identify and eliminate weeds instantly, giving farmers real-ti…
User activity stabilises as TikTok recovers from transition disruption
Short-lived user migration slowed once TikTok restored functionality and clarified policy changes.
UK startup Polaron secures $8m to scale AI materials technology
New funding positions Polaron to accelerate AI-powered materials engineering, helping manufacturers …
Hybrid offices evolve as Zoom Spaces introduces agentic AI tools
Hybrid collaboration is being streamlined as Zoom Spaces integrates AI across office workflows.
The role of AI in car design
AI is transforming how car manufacturers explore ideas, offering speed and inspiration while still r…
Electronic Arts expands AI push with Stability AI
The deal focuses on creative control rather than job cuts.
AI demand drives record data centre growth for Roxtec
Roxtec, a provider of data-centre sealing and fire-safety solutions, reports record growth in facili…
UK hospital taps AI to optimise workforce planning and relieve admin burden
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the Hartree Centre, is rolling out an…
Sportswear brand uses AI to crowdsource design feedback and build community
Puma has introduced an artificial intelligence-driven platform that invites customers to participate…
Take-Two confirms generative AI played no role in Rockstar’s GTA VI
Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly affecting the video game industry, raising questi…
Fitbit founders launch AI health platform for family care
Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman have launched Luffu, an AI-powered 'intelligent fami…
Geneva Engage Awards spotlight digital trust in the AI era
As the Geneva Engage Awards return, they shine a spotlight on how International Geneva must adapt it…
International consensus emerges on submarine cable governance
As governments move to treat undersea connectivity as a shared policy responsibility rather than a p…
How to make submarine cables work in underserved regions
As global demand for data surges, speakers in Porto argued that the future of undersea connectivity …
Experts call for better protection of submarine internet cables
As undersea cables face mounting pressure from human activity, ageing expertise, and shifting geopol…
US security process delays Nvidia chip sales
With licence approvals uncertain, Chinese companies are developing alternative plans to secure AI ch…
Greece nears plan to restrict social media for under-15s
The government in Greece is close to restricting social media access for children, relying on the Ki…
MIT develops AI model to speed up materials synthesis
Researchers say the technology could eventually link AI-driven planning with automated experiments t…
AI in practice across the UN system: UN 2.0 AI Expo
The UN 2.0 Data & Digital AI Expo showcased how United Nations entities are integrating artificial i…
Bitcoin drops to 2024 low as AI fears and geopolitics rattle markets
Market volatility intensified as investors retreated from risk assets, pressuring equities and Bitco…
India pushes Meta to justify WhatsApp’s data-sharing
Meta confronts stronger privacy demands in India as judges examine how WhatsApp collects, analyses a…
Microsoft expands software security lifecycle for AI-driven platforms
New AI safeguards by Microsoft combine research, policy, and engineering to protect non-deterministi…
Ofcom expands scrutiny of X over Grok deepfake concerns
The inquiry into X continues while Ofcom warns that the current law restricts action against standal…
AI becomes optional in Firefox 148 as Mozilla launches new control system
New Firefox update by Mozilla balances AI-powered browsing with full user control over automation.
EU AI Act guidance delay raises compliance uncertainty
Critics warn that further delays could weaken confidence in the EU AI Act and leave companies unclea…
EU moves closer to decision on ChatGPT oversight
Brussels is assessing whether ChatGPT meets the criteria for the EU’s toughest platform regime, foll…
France targets X over algorithm abuse allegations
Regulators in both France and the UK are examining X and xAI amid claims of manipulated systems and …
AI legal tool rattles European data stocks
Analysts warned that AI-driven automation may intensify competition and weaken pricing power across …
Innovation and security shape the UAE’s tech strategy
Flexible regulation, AI-driven government strategy, and strong research institutions underpin the UA…
Porto summit highlights growing risks to undersea internet cables
As digital economies grow ever more reliant on invisible networks beneath the ocean, leaders gatheri…
ChatGPT restored after global outage disrupts users worldwide
Thousands reported ChatGPT errors across several regions before OpenAI applied mitigations and resto…
Major Chinese data leak exposes billions of records
Cybersecurity experts warn China faces ongoing risks from large data aggregations.
Alternative social platform UpScrolled passes 2.5 million users
Rapid user growth lifts UpScrolled beyond two million as founder criticises big tech practices.
Japan and the United Kingdom expand cybersecurity cooperation
Japan and the United Kingdom have established a non-binding Strategic Cyber Partnership to cooperate…
Austria and Poland eye social media limits for minors
European trend pursue legal age limits to protect children online.
€50m boost for Europe’s quantum chip ambitions
Superconducting quantum devices are moving closer to market as Europe targets stronger leadership in…
Biodegradable sensors developed to cut e-waste and monitor air pollution
New OFET-based sensors blend organic semiconductors with biodegradable polymers for sustainable envi…
WordPress introduces rules for responsible AI use
Clear disclosure, strict licensing and higher quality thresholds sit at the centre of WordPress’s la…
AI skills are gaining momentum among college students
AI tools are widely used by college students, but most learn to use them independently rather than t…
New AI safety report highlights control concerns
Deepfakes and AI companions raise fresh concerns in the UK and the US.
Chinese AI firms offer cash rewards to boost chatbot adoption
Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu are using cash incentives to rapidly expand chatbot user bases.
Education drives Oracle’s strategy for scaling AI data centres
New Oracle Academy courses aim to fast-track students into AI data centre operations and technical r…
AI journalism faces stronger safeguards under New York proposal
A new legislative proposal in New York aims to reshape how AI can be used in newsrooms, raising fres…
Chilean community runs human-powered ‘chatbot’ to spotlight AI’s environmental costs
A community near Santiago, Chile operated a chatbot entirely run by human volunteers for 12 hours to…
New AI platforms aim to streamline cancer trial recruitment and design
At SCOPE 2026 in Orlando, leading life-sciences vendors unveiled AI-based platforms designed to tack…
Global tech leaders gather as Web Summit Qatar opens
Discussions at the summit focus on tech innovation, partnerships, and market entry, with long-term c…
Europe warns over reliance on foreign digital technologies
Officials say safeguarding digital infrastructure is vital for Europe’s digital competitiveness, sec…
Australia steps up platform scrutiny after mass Snapchat removals
The ban on under-16s in Australia has led to mass Snapchat account removals, while platforms caution…
France challenges EU privacy overhaul
The debate over privacy reform has intensified in the EU after France opposed Commission plans to re…
EU plans a secure military data space by 2030
The European Defence Agency plans a secure data network to accelerate decision-making and protect se…
Submarine cables keep the global internet running
Hidden beneath the oceans lies a fragile but essential network whose security and resilience are inc…
UNESCO and HBKU advance research on digital behaviour
A new UNESCO Chair in Qatar explores how emerging technologies influence daily life, focusing on dig…
Toronto explores intelligent traffic systems to improve jams and transit
City planners and experts suggest that AI-enhanced traffic signal systems could help reduce gridlock…
Options markets signal caution as Bitcoin steadies
Some analysts see early stabilisation after heavy selling, but recovery depends on Bitcoin holding k…
Generative AI accelerates discovery in complex materials science
Researchers are using generative artificial intelligence to aid the design and discovery of complex …
Zero taxes attract global AI cloud investment in India
The government offers zero-tax incentives to attract AI infrastructure in India.
Portugal moves closer to its first cryptobank as Bison Bank advances
The plan includes Portugal’s first bank-issued stablecoin and wider tokenised offerings to boost liq…
SpaceX proposes massive AI data centre satellite constellation
Concerns mount over orbital congestion as SpaceX and other companies race to expand satellite conste…
AI slop spreads across social media
Low-quality AI content is spreading rapidly online, prompting criticism from users and researchers w…
New UK–Bulgaria partnership boosts semiconductor innovation
Joint initiatives are advancing semiconductor research, skills development and next-generation mater…
Ethical limits of rapidly advancing AI debated at Doha forum
Global experts at Doha Debates examined whether ethical and governance frameworks can keep pace with…
Nvidia rejects reports of strained investment talks with OpenAI
OpenAI funding momentum continues after Nvidia denies partnership friction.
GPT-4o set for retirement as OpenAI shifts focus to newer systems
Legacy AI models including GPT-4o are being withdrawn as OpenAI shifts focus toward newer customised…
CERT Polska reports coordinated cyber sabotage targeting Poland’s energy infrastructure
Investigators at CERT Polska linked destructive malware attacks on substations to a Russian-connecte…
Church leaders question who should guide moral answers in the age of AI
Magisterium AI aims to ground religious answers directly in official Church teaching and doctrine.
Musk fuses SpaceX and xAI in a $1.25T power play
The merger aims to create an integrated innovation entity combining AI, rockets, and communication t…
AI news needs ‘nutrition labels’, UK think tank says amid concerns over gatekeepers
The IPPR urges mandatory 'nutrition labels' for AI-generated news and fair payment for journalism, w…
AI-driven scams dominate malicious email campaigns
More than four in five malicious emails now use generative AI, making scam messages harder to spot.
MIT develops compact ultrasound system for frequent breast cancer screening
The miniaturised system produces real-time 3D images and is designed to overcome cost, size, and sta…
Best moments from MoltBook archives
Critics argue agentic AI claims overstate what MoltBook actually demonstrates.
Chinese court limits liability for AI hallucinations
Users in China must prove harm from AI hallucinations.
Moltbook AI vulnerability exposes user data and API keys
Experts flagged Moltbook’s lack of safeguards, warning that exposed AI agents could lead to credenti…
Grok returns to Indonesia as X agrees to tightened oversight
The government allows Grok back online but maintains tight oversight, stressing that Indonesia's saf…
Why smaller AI models may be the smarter choice
Amid the rush toward ever more powerful AI, a quieter question is emerging, whether simpler, more fo…
China gives DeepSeek conditional OK for Nvidia H200 chips
The H200 chip, a flashpoint in US-China relations, faces scrutiny due to allegations of its potentia…
Education and rights central to UN AI strategy
AI should complement human skills rather than replace them, even as many roles face significant tran…
Roblox faces new dutch scrutiny under EU digital rules
The Dutch probe challenges Roblox to demonstrate stronger protections for children after reports of …
Eutelsat blocked from selling infrastructure as France tightens control
Paris intervenes to stop Eutelsat divesting ground-station assets, arguing that full control over sa…
South Korea prepares for classroom phone ban amid disputes over rules
Variation in device policies across South Korean schools fuels debate over how tightly the nationwid…
KPMG warns of gaps between AI ambition and returns
Scaling AI continues to challenge organisations globally.
Mining margins collapse amid falling Bitcoin prices
A major US winter storm cut mining output and pushed daily revenues to yearly lows, adding to pressu…
Google launches AlphaGenome AI tool
Experts say AlphaGenome shows promise but has clear limits.
UK survey shows fewer crypto investors but larger holdings
Higher investors see digital assets as diversification or long-term savings tools despite ongoing co…