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…
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…
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…
Engineers at Anthropic rely on AI for most software creation
AI-generated code is becoming standard practice, with Anthropic engineers relying almost entirely on…
Deezer opens AI detection tool to rivals
Industry seeks common rules on AI and artist pay.
Anthropic challenges Pentagon over military AI use
Ethical concerns over civilian safety and privacy challenge the Pentagon’s use of AI in defence oper…
Darren Aronofsky and Google DeepMind reimagine the American Revolution with AI
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s AI-focused studio has partnered with Google DeepMind and Time Studios t…
Microsoft and SABC Plus drives digital skills access in South Africa
AI fluency and digital learning are becoming widely available across South Africa through new online…
US cloud dominance sparks debate about Europe’s digital sovereignty
Rising cloud dependence is reshaping Europe's digital sovereignty debate, with legal and security co…
OpenAI streamlines data analysis with in-house AI agent
OpenAI’s internal data agent combines memory, code-level understanding, and institutional knowledge …
AI reshapes customer experience, survey finds
Customer experience (CX) leaders view artificial intelligence as indispensable for modern service de…
AI infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing down
Orders and investment in key AI infrastructure, including advanced chips and data-centre capacity, r…
Experts propose frameworks for trustworthy AI systems
Researchers outline emerging priorities for ensuring artificial intelligence systems are safe, relia…
AI could harm the planet but also help save it
Despite high energy demands, AI offers tools to optimise agriculture, buildings, aviation, and energ…
AI and digital skills seen as key for persons with disabilities
Technology-driven jobs are reshaping employment options for persons with disabilities, as policymake…
Critical AI toy security failure exposes children’s data
A security flaw exposed thousands of children’s AI toy chat logs, highlighting serious data protecti…
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK
Driverless taxis may arrive in London sooner than expected, as regulators and technology firms accel…
Enforcement Directorate alleges AI bots rigged games on WinZO platform
India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint alleging that the real-money gamin…
GDPR violation reports surge across Europe in 2025, study finds
European data protection authorities recorded a 22% jump in GDPR breach notifications last year.
Europe opens new digital identity innovation hub in France
ID Campus has opened in the French city of Angers as a new European hub dedicated to identity techno…
AI companions raise growing ethical and mental health concerns
AI companions are increasingly used for emotional support, but their rapid adoption is raising ethic…
AI investment gathers pace as Armenia seeks regional influence
US approval for advanced chip exports marks a milestone in Armenia’s AI ambitions.
Perplexity signs $750 million Azure cloud deal with Microsoft
Microsoft boosts Azure’s AI ambitions through new partnership with Perplexity.
NVIDIA expands open AI tools for robotics
New tools aim to speed up robotics and autonomous systems.
Conversational advertising arrives as OpenAI integrates sponsored content into ChatGPT
Sponsored placements now appear below chatbot answers as OpenAI enters the digital advertising marke…
China moves toward data centres in orbit
Beijing is preparing to push AI infrastructure beyond Earth, signalling a major shift in how and whe…
Google launches Project Genie allowing users to create interactive AI-generated worlds
The experimental research prototype rolls out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States, w…
EU confronts Grok abuse as Brussels tests its digital power
The investigation into Grok’s undressing tool highlights concerns about rising synthetic abuse, EU-U…
Large language models mirror human brain responses to unexpected twists
A study reveals AI prediction failures mirror human cognitive experiences, offering new insights int…
AI reduces late breast cancer diagnoses by 12% in landmark study
Over 2 million people globally are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, making the disease the lea…
Millions use Telegram to create AI deepfake nudes as digital abuse escalates
Researchers warn that AI deepfake channels on Telegram are expanding rapidly, enabling global harass…