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Hackers stole $500K via a malicious AI extension, Salt Typhoon hit US infrastructure, and 6.5M Co-op members’ data was exposed—geopolitical tensions are fueling a cyber storm! Europe leaps in quantum computing with a glass-light chip, and rolls out the AI Act and EuroSky to boost digital sovereignty. Nvidia eyes China chip sales again, but Malaysia tightens controls!
New research reveals that attackers are hiding both malware and AI prompt injection attacks in DNS records, exploiting a system that is often trusted but rarely monitored by organisations.
Artists say AI firms must reveal training data sources.
Following Airtel’s promotional deal, Perplexity AI now ranks as the top AI app in India, offering features like GPT-4.1 access, image generation, and file analysis.
Latest ChatGPT agent from OpenAI combines research and automation tools, allowing users to generate presentations, analyse competitors, and plan tasks using natural language prompts.
A new wave of AI-powered restoration is set to revive the golden age of kung fu cinema, sparking debate over whether technology can preserve the soul of these legendary films.
With full Danish ownership and European ambition, Magne aims to achieve true quantum advantage by scaling toward large logical-qubit systems.
The breakthrough could underpin future AI networking, 6G infrastructure and faster cloud services, using existing fibre technology.
Experts urge bans for under-18 use, enhanced moderation and verified age systems to protect teens from these emotionally manipulative apps.
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.