Claws become the new trend in local agentic AI
Open-source claws are transforming local agentic AI automation, with OpenClaw and its variants drivi…
Safety and ethics standards for robotics established in China
The new framework regulates brain-like computing, components, complete machines, applications, and e…
Quantum-safe security upgrades SIM and eSIM cards
Remote post-quantum cryptography allows telecom operators to enhance security on existing devices wh…
DeepSeek V4 tests China’s AI ambitions against US rivals
Andrew Ng says AGI remains decades away as DeepSeek readies V4.
Qualcomm unveils AI focused wearable chip
On device AI power highlighted at MWC 2026.
Anthropic’s Claude climbs past ChatGPT in downloads
ChatGPT faces fresh competition as Claude rises in popularity.
AI data centre boom drives global memory chip shortage
Consumer electronics markets are under pressure as memory chip supply shifts towards AI data centres…
Cloud-native networks drive AI connectivity
Operators use cloud-native networks to run AI workloads, enabling low-latency, automated, and scalab…
Central bank in Russia cracks down on crypto-enabled pyramid schemes
Crypto adoption is growing in Russia, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and crack down on …
Finance ministry in South Korea pledges reform for public crypto management
Loss of 22 BTC by Seoul police underscores the need for robust public-sector crypto management, clea…
Reddit surges as AI search drives a new era of online discovery
AI-powered search tools increasingly rely on Reddit’s user-generated discussions, driving explosive …
Samsung advances toward AI autonomous factories by 2030
New AI systems for logistics, production and safety will reshape Samsung’s factories as the company …
Singapore and South Korea expand AI partnership
Leaders from South Korea and Singapore are preparing a deeper AI-centred agenda designed to strength…
AI in Music raises critical copyright and creativity questions
Debates over AI in music highlight concerns about copyright, regulation, and creative ownership, whi…
OpenAI and Microsoft strengthen their long-term AI collaboration
The new OpenAI funding and partnerships do not alter existing agreements with Microsoft, which retai…
Florida Crystals embeds process intelligence to drive operational resilience
A major US agribusiness is deploying AI-powered process intelligence to unify data, automate workflo…
New all-island AI research alliance formed by Queen’s and UCD
Universities in Belfast and Dublin expand joint AI programmes.
Japanese bank Mizuho plans major AI shift across administrative operations
Banking automation advances in Japan where Mizuho prepares a decade-long transition using AI to stre…
Dell expands AI PC strategy to support human creativity
Human creativity remains central to Dell’s AI vision as new laptops aim to reduce repetitive digital…
Karnataka chief minister says AI should support not replace artists
AI should enhance artistic work, not replace human creators, Siddaramaiah says.
Live facial recognition rolled out in Cardiff policing operation
South Wales Police deploys live facial recognition in Cardiff, using three advanced tools to identif…
AI in healthcare drives strategic transformation in hospital systems
AI adoption is expanding across Asian healthcare systems, with growing use in diagnostics, telemedic…
AI in the workplace raises critical governance and shadow use challenges
A growing number of employees are using AI tools without proper oversight, exposing organisations to…
FTC signals flexibility on COPPA age checks
Safeguards and clear notice still required.
Hyundai invests in AI, robotics and hydrogen infrastructure
AI data centre, hydrogen facilities and robot hub will embed intelligence into vehicles and humanoid…
Topshop unveils AI shoppable catwalk in Manchester
Guests buy looks instantly via Front Row AI app.
AI data centre planned for East Manchester
Developer plans 30 UK AI sites by 2030.
McKinsey claims agentic AI will reshape global banking
Banks warned against getting stuck in AI pilots.
AI smart glasses raise new privacy and safeguarding concerns
Recording features in AI eyewear raise questions about public safeguarding.
Action-capable AI highlights new security challenges
Tools like OpenClaw show how AI that acts autonomously can create significant security risks requiri…
AI and EdTech face scrutiny in UK education
Policymakers aim to separate hype from reality while balancing EdTech innovation with protections fo…
OpenAI expands London research hub
By expanding its London office, OpenAI strengthens its European research presence and challenges Goo…
Burger King tests AI assistant Patty in 500 restaurants
OpenAI-driven Patty chatbot supports Burger King staff with meal preparation, service coaching and a…
Data sovereignty becomes an infrastructure strategy in the AI era
Stricter enforcement of GDPR, NIS2 and DORA is forcing enterprises to examine cross-border dependenc…
Nano Banana 2 brings Flash speed to Gemini image generation
Nano Banana 2 is getting paired with SynthID and C2PA verification tools.
European businesses gain AI-powered contract tools with local data hosting
EU firms can use Workday’s AI contract tools with EU-hosted data, cutting compliance risks and enabl…
Australia begins a landmark study on social media minimum age
The study will track over four thousand children and families in Australia using surveys, interviews…
Pakistan’s digital transformation highlighted as UNESCO advances AI ethics
The technical review of Pakistan’s draft National AI Policy by UNESCO aligns the country’s strategy …
Agentic AI network slicing launches in 5G Advanced with Nokia and AWS
Real time AI agents adjust 5G capacity based on traffic, events and enterprise service targets.
Google API keys exposed after Gemini privilege expansion
Researchers found 2,800 exposed Google API keys that could access Gemini AI services, prompting new …
Financial crime risks are reshaped by the rise of autonomous AI agents
Emerging autonomous AI agents increase complexity and accountability challenges, forcing institution…
AI becomes central to biotech discovery and drug development
Biotech is embedding AI into R&D to speed drug discovery, improve accuracy, and streamline research …
AI use among students surges as chatbots reshape schoolwork
Survey finds more students using AI chatbots for schoolwork, with reliance rising sharply year over …
Enterprises test AI agents in Jira as Atlassian expands automation
Agents in Atlassian's Jira aims to reduce chaos by integrating AI directly into team workflows.
EU faces renewed pressure to ease industrial AI rules
Brussels is preparing further changes to industrial AI oversight, signalling that the upcoming Digit…
Origin Pilot launch expands access to China’s quantum computing technology
Technological progress continues in China’s quantum sector with the launch of Origin Pilot, designed…
ChatGPT Health under fire after study finds major failures in emergency detection
Researchers found ChatGPT Health under-triaged over half of simulated medical emergencies, triggerin…
Japan probes Microsoft cloud licensing
Probe focuses on Azure licensing practices.
Galaxy S26 series brings powerful AI and privacy features
The S26 series integrates advanced AI, performance, and cameras to simplify everyday smartphone task…
Scotland considers new offence for AI intimate images
Consultation targets harms from AI tools.
Uni.lu expert urges schools to embrace AI
Teachers urged to adapt to AI integration.
AI misuse in online scams involving OpenAI models
Reports show OpenAI models were exploited in romance and task scams and misinformation campaigns, pr…
Binance targets Greece as EU gateway
Greece is emerging as the exchange’s EU hub, with a MiCA licence set to unlock passporting rights be…
Kyoto researchers introduce AI monk to support Buddhist rituals
Innovation meets spirituality as Japanese researchers test whether AI can help sustain Buddhist trad…
Heineken appoints new technology chief to lead AI transformation
Technology leadership change at Heineken highlights growing reliance on data and AI to improve effic…
Vertical power delivery cuts energy loss in AI processor designs
Next-generation power delivery architectures that route power vertically, placing regulators underne…
Vietnamese AI firm Namitech provides live translation support at Nikkei Digital Forum in Asia 2026
Namitech deployed its artificial intelligence-based translation system at the Nikkei Digital Forum i…
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger urges playful approach to AI coding
Curiosity and iteration matter more than rigid plans, says the developer behind OpenClaw.
AT&T data breach settlement wins preliminary approval in $177 million deal
Settlement offers cash payments and credit monitoring after AT&T's 2024 and 2022–23 breaches.
AI transforming the factory floor with smart automation and real-time oversight
Manufacturers are increasingly deploying artificial intelligence throughout factory operations, from…
The New Delhi AI Summit between inclusion and fragmentation
The New Delhi summit highlighted both the ambition to broaden the AI agenda and the practical challe…
Geneva 2027 Summit and Switzerland’s vision for AI
As Geneva prepares to host a landmark global AI summit, Switzerland is seeking to redefine the debat…
Italy orders Amazon to stop processing sensitive employee data after privacy ruling
Regulators in Italy blocked Amazon’s use of sensitive employee data, citing excessive surveillance a…
EU moves to enforce digital fairness rules with stronger consumer oversight
Brussels is tightening enforcement around digital fairness, aiming to reinforce consumer rights acro…
New MIT system turns creative AI models into durable objects
Users can specify materials and load conditions, allowing rapid optimisation of objects that are rea…
ESMA sets guidance for crypto perpetuals and CFDs
Firms must follow intervention rules, including leverage limits, risk warnings, margin close-outs, a…
Microsoft backs Australia’s next phase of digital government with new AI and cloud agreement
A renewed partnership between Microsoft and Australia aims to modernise government infrastructure, b…
AI misuse exposed as OpenAI details global disinformation and scam networks
China, Russia and scam groups used ChatGPT in coordinated campaigns, according to OpenAI's latest th…
Meta AI flood of unusable abuse tips overwhelms US investigators
A New Mexico lawsuit reveals growing concerns that Meta’s AI systems create vast numbers of low-qual…
UK enforces mandatory ETA as digital border era begins
Travellers heading to the UK must now hold an ETA, with airlines blocking boarding for anyone withou…
Colorado targets AI chatbot safety
Platforms must warn kids they are using AI.
UAE builds sovereign financial cloud
AI to power new banking infrastructure.
Conduent breach exposes data of 25 million people across US
Government contractor Conduent faces scrutiny after massive data exposure.
Anthropic faces data theft claims from Musk
A public clash between Elon Musk and Anthropic over AI training data highlights unresolved legal and…
AI-enhanced electronic nose shows promise for early ovarian cancer detection
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to greatly improve the performance of an electronic no…
CarGurus data leak surfaces as ShinyHunters publishes archive
Have I Been Pwned added a 12 million record CarGurus dataset as ShinyHunters continues its extortion…
AI automation quietly reshapes core insurance operations
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimental use in insurance to automate underwriting, cla…
AI helps researchers see the bigger picture in cell biology
Researchers at MIT have developed artificial intelligence methods that enable scientists to integrat…
How multimodal sensing powers physical AI
Sensor fusion enables real time autonomy.
UiPath launches agentic AI to streamline healthcare operations
Agentic AI solutions help healthcare organisations respond faster, reduce administrative bottlenecks…
AI accelerates drug formulation through predictive modelling
Predictive models are transforming drug development, allowing teams to respond faster and more effic…
National security concerns reshape US data policy
Compliance uncertainty grows for businesses.
AI respond better to clarity than courtesy
Effective prompts and well-planned interactions allow AI to respond in a more useful and reliable wa…
Pope Leo XIV calls for responsible AI use in homilies
Pope Leo XIV urged priests to avoid relying on AI to prepare homilies, stressing that authentic prea…
AI-animated videos strengthen BBC World Service content strategy
The BBC World Service is using generative AI to adapt Witness History audio episodes into animated v…
Western Balkans closer to the EU roaming free zone
A new EU proposal could soon make cross-border mobile use between the bloc and the Western Balkans a…
EDPS and regulators unite to address misuse of AI imagery across jurisdictions
Authorities across 61 jurisdictions, joined by EDPS, urged stronger protections against misuse of AI…
EU AI Act enforcement begins, reshaping startup compliance landscape
European AI startups face regulatory shift as first AI Act provisions take effect.
Project Prometheus opens Zurich office
Jeff Bezos’ fast-growing AI venture is expanding into Switzerland as part of a broader international…
Reddit hit with a major ICO penalty over children’s privacy failures
The ICO found Reddit processed children’s data without a lawful basis, exposing young users to inapp…
Massive chip agreement signals shift in Meta strategy
Diversified sourcing and custom processors show a shift towards hosting and scaling AI workloads ove…
AI slop’s meteoric rise and the impact of synthetic content in 2026
As AI slop floods digital platforms, questions emerge about trust, incentives, and the future of inf…
Democratising AI in business without risking security
Expanding AI use across business units accelerates growth, but success depends on combining governan…
Microsoft expands Sovereign Cloud with secure offline support for large AI models
The latest expansion of Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud brings resilient offline productivity, local AI …
Crypto market embraces AI and structural growth in 2026
Experts predict a year where revenue, utility, and systemic adoption replace memecoins and speculati…
AI tool launched by Amazon Ads enables professional ad creation
Built on AWS AI foundation models, Creative Agent lowers ad creation costs and allows smaller brands…
Over 299 million people gain internet access through global connectivity
Global efforts are expanding internet access, bringing digital tools, AI resources, and opportunitie…
AI sparks worry over job loss and skill decline
Many employees worry that AI could replace parts of their jobs, reduce skills, and make work less en…
New AI tool predicts post-mortem time with precision
AI analysis of blood metabolites can now estimate time of death with about one-day accuracy, improvi…
OURA launches AI model tailored to women’s physiology with privacy-first design
The model enhances Oura Advisor with personalised reproductive-health insights, drawing from clinici…