UNESCO ethics framework guides national AI roadmap in Lao PDR
National authorities are aligning AI policy with long-term goals, prioritising education reform, coo…
India considers social media bans for children under 16
Growing pressure to protect minors has led Indian states to examine bans on under-16s, raising quest…
Austrian watchdog rules against Microsoft education tracking
The decision adds to a growing list of GDPR issues involving Microsoft’s public sector and education…
Anthropic CEO warns of civilisation-level AI risk
A new essay from Anthropic’s chief executive outlines existential risks linked to rapid AI progress,…
EU and India deepen strategic partnership at the 16th New Delhi summit
A landmark EU-India trade deal and security pact signal a deeper strategic partnership in response t…
New AI model detects wide range of health risks via sleep analysis
Researchers report that artificial intelligence models can analyse a single night of sleep data to p…
AI and robots join forces in NHS trial to improve cancer diagnosis
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has begun a pioneering pilot that combines artificial intelli…
Meteorological authorities in China embrace AI for next-gen climate risk prediction
China’s meteorological authorities plan to accelerate development of a next-generation forecasting s…
Meta tests paid features on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
User willingness to pay for social media features could help determine whether Meta’s subscription m…
Australia’s green energy under pressure
Rising AI data centres are increasing demand for renewable energy, challenging Australia’s plans to …
Audi dramatically transforms AI-driven smart factories
Audi is expanding AI use in production to boost efficiency, quality, and scalable smart factory oper…
AI reshapes university language classrooms
Across higher education, language lecturers are experimenting with AI to create materials, support s…
Snap faces new AI training lawsuit in California
The US lawsuit claims AI datasets were used beyond academic limits.
UK government makes bold move with AI tutoring trials for 450,000 pupils
The UK government will trial AI tutoring tools in secondary schools, aiming to provide safe, persona…
Zurich researchers link AI with spirituality studies
The AI system supports grounded research without replacing original sources.
Data privacy shifts from breaches to authorised surveillance
Privacy concerns now focus on agency as surveillance expands across borders.
AfricAI positions Africa for large-scale adoption of intelligent machines
A multi-year agreement places AfricAI at the centre of Africa's expanding autonomous technology ecos…
Facial recognition expansion anchors UK policing reforms driven by AI
Policing reforms in the UK place AI and facial recognition at the centre of crime prevention strateg…
NVIDIA invests $2 billion as CoreWeave expands AI factory network
Expanded investment from NVIDIA highlights accelerating competition to build large-scale AI infrastr…
Non-consensual deepfakes, consent, and power in synthetic media
The rise of AI pornography reveals bigger societal risks, where sexual representation becomes detach…
The EU Commission opens DMA proceedings on Google interoperability and search data
The Commission plans to conclude these proceedings within six months and will publish preliminary fi…
Autonomous AI fails most tasks in virtual company experiment
A simulated company staffed entirely by AI agents revealed that current artificial intelligence syst…
UK firms prioritise cyber resilience and AI growth
Agentic AI adoption is rising, pushing firms to strengthen governance, skills, and cyber controls as…
Face scans replace fingerprints in new motorcycle clearance trial at Singapore land border
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has begun a trial allowing motorcyclists to …
Survey finds Gen Z turns to AI for sexual health questions despite misdiagnoses
A new US survey shows that about 10 per cent of Gen Z adults have used AI chatbots to assist with di…
Aquila transforms warehouse operations using AI automation
A €5 million investment in AI-driven warehouse automation has strengthened logistics operations at t…
The UK labour market feels a sharper impact from AI use
AI adoption boosts efficiency for UK firms but coincides with net workforce reductions.
Nova ransomware claims breach of KPMG Netherlands
The reported attack of Nova on KPMG Netherlands adds pressure on firms managing critical financial a…
Ten cybersecurity predictions for 2026 from experts: How AI will reshape cyber risks
According to the cybersecurity experts, in 2026 artificial intelligence will increasingly shape cybe…
EU classifies WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform
New EU rules require WhatsApp to address disinformation risks and strengthen protections for minors …
France proposes EU tools to map foreign tech dependence
A proposed Digital Sovereignty Observatory by France would map EU reliance on non-European cloud, AI…
TikTok outages spark fears over data control and censorship in the US
Technical disruptions and outages on TikTok coincided with US ownership restructuring, sparking publ…
Maia 200 AI inference accelerator unveiled by Microsoft
Advanced silicon design, high-bandwidth networking, and optimised memory systems enable scalable, co…
Siri set for major AI overhaul through Google’s Gemini partnership
AI expansion efforts place Apple closer to rivals as Gemini models enhance Siri's search and product…
Musk’s X under EU Commission scrutiny over Grok sexualised images
The investigation, launched by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act, follows simil…
AI Overviews leans heavily on YouTube for health information
New research shows Google AI Overviews rely on YouTube more than hospitals or government agencies fo…
Google.org backs AI-led science breakthroughs
A new initiative is enabling researchers to use AI to drive breakthroughs across sustainability, hea…
Indeed expands AI tools to reshape hiring
Responsible AI is driving faster hiring, stronger engagement, and broader talent pools through skill…
UK banks block large share of crypto transfers, report finds
Widespread payment restrictions are pushing exchanges to deprioritise the UK, undermining growth, in…
France’s National Assembly backs under-15 social media ban
French lawmakers advance bill to ban social media use for children under 15 amidst growing concerns.
Google fixes Gmail bug that sent spam into primary inboxes
Email categorisation errors disrupted Gmail accounts before Google confirmed a full system fix.
Stargate UAE marks a bold $30bn leap in AI infrastructure
UAE positions Stargate as a shared platform for sovereign AI and data sovereignty.
Georgia moves to curb AI data centre expansion amid energy concerns
AI-driven data centre expansion has sparked political resistance in Georgia, as lawmakers question e…
Europe rethinks dependence on US Big Tech
Rising geopolitical uncertainty is pushing EU policymakers to reassess the risks of foreign tech dom…
AI powers firefighting tools
Smart fire equipment now tracks water usage, pressure, and weather in real time, allowing department…
Artists and writers say no to generative AI
SFWA and Comic-Con tighten rules to stop AI-generated works from competing with human creativity, ai…
AI surveillance cameras deployed to combat fly-tipping
Residents across west Northamptonshire could benefit from cleaner neighbourhoods as AI-powered camer…
Monnett highlights EU digital sovereignty in social media
Built in Luxembourg, Monnett reflects European digital sovereignty values.
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
The move comes before a child safety trial in Los Angeles.
Australia’s social media ban raises concern for social media companies
Millions of child-linked accounts have been removed in Australia.
Rapid AI growth tests regulation in the Gulf
As AI drives national strategies, Gulf states face pressure to regulate swiftly without harming dive…
WorldLeaks claims massive Nike data leak
An alleged Nike breach highlights the shift from ransomware encryption to pure data extortion strate…
China gains ground in global AI race
Open-source AI is reshaping competition between China and the US.
IMF chief sounds alarm at Davos 2026 over AI and disruption to entry-level labour
AI-driven automation is accelerating labour market disruption for young workers, according to new IM…
UN warns of rising AI-driven threats to child safety
International agencies, including the UN, urge stronger AI literacy and enhanced protections for min…
Apple accuses the EU of blocking App Store compliance changes
DMA enforcement is increasingly shaping relations between the Commission and Big Tech, with Apple at…
ChatGPT model draws scrutiny over Grokipedia citations
AI-generated encyclopaedias such as Grokipedia are intensifying debate over reliability, transparenc…
AI bot swarms emerge as a new threat to democracy
Democratic resilience is being tested as AI-driven disinformation evolves beyond traditional bot cam…
Grok faces regulatory scrutiny in South Korea over explicit AI content
AI-driven deepfakes are accelerating child safety concerns, prompting South Korea to examine whether…
France accelerates rapid ban on social media for under-15s
Child safety and digital sovereignty dominate France’s push to regulate social media access for mino…
New phishing attacks exploit visual URL tricks to impersonate major brands
Homoglyph phishing techniques are making online scams harder to detect, particularly on smartphones …
Major European banks unite to develop euro-backed stablecoin
The stablecoin, set to launch in 2026, will initially support crypto trading and low-cost settlement…
Oklahoma advances voluntary Bitcoin payments framework
The new bill introduces flexible payroll options, Bitcoin vendor payments, and regulatory relief to …
Telangana launches Aikam to scale AI deployment
Telangana launched Aikam to support responsible, large-scale AI deployment and global collaboration.
Blended finance drives Indonesia’s AI investment strategy
Indonesia is promoting blended finance as a key mechanism to meet the growing investment needs of AI…
Generative AI targets antibiotic resistance with rapid drug design
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, researchers highlighted AI-driven drug design systems that cou…
New AI startup secures $5M to transform children’s digital learning
Sparkli, an 'anti-chatbot' AI platform designed to turn children’s screen time into interactive educ…
New AI model uses abdominal scans to assess fall risk
Researchers have developed an AI model that analyses abdominal imaging scans to help predict the ris…
Microsoft confirms Outlook disruption
Business and enterprise customers in North America were the most affected.
Sparkli launches interactive AI learning app for children
An interactive learning app called Sparkli uses generative AI to turn children's questions into visu…
Writers challenge troubling AI assumptions about language and style
Long-established stylistic habits are being reinterpreted as signals of automation, leaving writers …
Hollywood figures back anti-AI campaign
The initiative argues AI training without consent amounts to theft.
LinkedIn phishing campaign exposes dangerous DLL sideloading attack
A multi-faceted phishing campaign is abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver weaponised malware…
Alaska student arrested after eating AI-generated art in protest
A University of Alaska Fairbanks student was arrested on a criminal mischief charge after tearing do…
Analysis reveals Grok generated 3 million sexualised images
The findings follow the rapid rollout of Grok’s image-editing feature on X, which triggered widespre…
Japan arrests suspect over AI deepfake pornography
Law enforcement in Japan and South Korea is increasing focus on AI-driven crimes.
Stanford and Swiss institutes unite on open AI models
The collaboration aims to strengthen academia’s influence over global AI through open research, shar…
Google adds Personal Intelligence to AI Search
Personalised, context-aware results mark a major shift toward more adaptive and intuitive Google sea…
Education for Countries programme signals OpenAI push into public education policy
Early deployments in countries such as Estonia and Greece highlight OpenAI’s expanding role in shapi…
Burkina Faso pushes digital sovereignty through national infrastructure supervision
The new digital infrastructure facility aims to centralise network oversight in Burkina Faso instead…
Cambodia Internet Governance Forum marks major step toward inclusive digital policy
A new national forum positions Cambodia to strengthen inclusive and evidence-based digital governanc…
TikTok restructures operations for US market
A new US entity will manage data and algorithms under American oversight.
EU cyber rules target global tech dependence
Divisions among EU states threaten progress on cybersecurity reform.
WEF paper warns of widening AI investment gap
With the AI race accelerating, governments are being pushed to decide where to compete, where to par…
Tata’s $11 billion Innovation City plan gains global visibility at Davos
With global investors watching closely, Maharashtra is betting on a massive Tata-led Innovation City…
AI Act strengthens training rules despite 2025 Digital Omnibus reforms
Compliance under the AI Act continues to depend on training and AI literacy, despite proposed regula…
Humanoid robots and AI take centre stage as Musk joins Davos 2026
The Davos debate on technology shifted as Musk claimed AI and robotics are essential for solving pov…
OpenAI ads in ChatGPT signal a shift in conversational advertising
ChatGPT advertising places OpenAI at the intersection of AI trust and monetisation, challenging bran…
The House of Lords backs social media ban for under-16s
Ministers have launched a three-month consultation to assess age checks on social media and stronger…
Rethinking the digital embassy concept
Calling a protected overseas data vault a 'digital embassy' may sound futuristic, but the label can …
Greece selected for Binance’s EU crypto approval
Approval would allow Binance to operate and market across the European Union under a single regulato…
Ransomware attack on Under Armour leads to massive customer data exposure
A customer data exposure of Under Armour highlights how ransomware incidents increasingly fuel long-…
AI Glasses Impact Grants by Meta aim to boost social projects
US organisations are receiving new funding as Meta expands support for projects using Meta AI Glasse…
New AI method boosts reasoning without extra training
Smarter test-time learning is improving AI reasoning, helping systems adapt more effectively and res…
Higher education urged to lead on AI skills and ethics
New research highlights how higher education must adapt to prepare students for an AI-driven world.
Adobe upgrades Premiere and After Effects with new AI features
Video professionals can now access advanced AI features for editing, motion graphics and visual stor…
AI tools reshape legal research and court efficiency in India
Research productivity is rising as advanced AI platforms speed up document review and streamline leg…
Generative AI fuels surge in online fraud risks in 2026
Online scams are becoming easier to launch as generative AI lowers barriers for cybercriminals world…
Siri to receive major AI upgrade with powerful enhancements
A new AI system could soon reshape how Siri responds to users across Apple devices.
AI expands healthcare access in Africa
Communities and health workers across Africa benefit from AI tools that help deliver higher-quality …