Social media access for children under 16 set to be banned in Indonesia
New regulation in Indonesia will restrict minors from major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Y…
EU competition scrutiny pushes Meta to reopen WhatsApp AI access
Rival AI developers gain access to WhatsApp after EU regulators challenge Meta’s earlier platform re…
Calls grow to strengthen New Zealand privacy law
Major health data breaches intensify calls to strengthen privacy laws in New Zealand.
EU launches panel on child safety online and social media age rules
Digital safety for minors moves up the EU agenda as a Commission panel studies algorithmic risks and…
OpenAI explains 5 AI value models transforming enterprise strategy
A new enterprise AI roadmap has emerged after OpenAI detailed 5 value models guiding business transf…
New Coruna exploit kit targets iPhones running older iOS versions
Google urges iPhone users to update to the latest iOS version after discovering an exploit toolkit c…
Epic Games dispute leads to changes in Google Play policies
Fortnite expected to return to Google Play following settlement agreement.
EU watchdog urges limits on US data access
Negotiations between the EU and US focus on potential border security data sharing.
Major crypto exchanges in South Korea face new ownership limits
The change aims to balance growth and governance, limiting excessive control while supporting new cr…
U Mobile named Malaysia’s fastest 5G network in 2025
Backed by real-world user data and advanced antenna technology, one Malaysian telco has pulled ahead…
Passkey login comes to Windows 11 via Bitwarden vault
Passwords at the Windows login screen may soon be a thing of the past, as Bitwarden becomes the firs…
China strengthens online safeguards for minors
New regulations in China aim to protect minors from harmful online content, focusing on emerging tec…
Swedish firm launches runtime AI governance platform ahead of EU AI Act
Technology designed to support sovereign infrastructure and secure AI deployment.
Sovereign AI becomes a strategic question for governments
Rising demand for sovereign AI is pushing governments to rethink how much control they need over dat…
Nokia and Google Cloud bring AI agents to telecom network APIs
Google Cloud and Nokia test agent-based AI to automate telecom networks through programmable network…
Data centres’ expansion in London sparks energy and climate debate
City Hall weighs economic benefits of data centres against growing energy and water consumption pres…
TikTok rejects end-to-end encryption citing safety concerns
Safety concerns shape TikTok's decision to reject encrypted messaging despite widespread adoption of…
Online privacy faces new pressures in the age of social media
Debate grows over whether online privacy is disappearing in the modern digital economy.
Global AI race intensifies as China claims leadership in strategic technologies
Government report says China leads global AI research and strategic technology development amid inte…
UK to launch new lab for breakthrough AI research
The Fundamental AI Research Lab will tackle core AI challenges and encourage high-risk, transformati…
AI adoption and jobs debated at India summit
Ninety one countries endorse declaration promoting international collaboration on responsible AI dev…
ECB reports minor impact of AI on employment
Limited effects of AI on employment so far do not rule out bigger changes as technology matures.
Growing risks from AI meeting transcription tools
Workplace recordings captured by AI systems raise concerns about consent and sensitive employee data…
OpenAI tracks how AI shapes student performance over time
Longitudinal studies provide insights on AI’s effect on student motivation, metacognition, and overa…
Council of Europe issues new guidance on AI and gender equality
New European standards aim to tackle online violence and discrimination, with a victim-centred, trau…
Gemini Canvas reaches millions as Google expands AI Search tools
The rollout of Gemini Canvas inside Google Search highlights growing competition in AI tools.
Global digital sovereignty shaped by infrastructure, services, data and knowledge
Only three countries currently hold near-complete digital sovereignty across infrastructure, service…
New UNESCO and CENIA agreement targets AI literacy and ethical standards
Training, digital skills development and ethical AI governance are central goals of a new cooperatio…
Qualcomm pushes Europe to take the lead in the 6G revolution
According to Qualcomm, advanced sensing and faster uploads could make 6G crucial for future AI syste…
China expands oversight of youth online safety
Internet platforms in China must strengthen monitoring of content affecting minors.
US introduces ratepayer protection pledge for AI data centres
Ratepayer Protection Pledge seeks to protect households during AI infrastructure expansion.
OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT conversations with GPT-5.3 Instant
AI conversations become more natural with GPT-5.3 Instant, which improves tone, reasoning, and respo…
EU citizens propose public social media network under new initiative
A new European Citizens' Initiative seeks 1 million signatures to push the EU to create a publicly f…
Guterres convenes global UN panel of 40 experts to assess AI risks
A new international panel will evaluate AI developments worldwide, UN Secretary-General Guterres sai…
Australia reviews children’s social media ban
Teenagers in Australia say some age verification tools can still be bypassed despite the social medi…
EU considers placing Roblox under strict Digital Services Act rules
Gaming platforms like Roblox face rising EU scrutiny over risks to children online.
AI Readiness Assessment Report highlights India’s progress and gaps in ethical AI
India and UNESCO released a report analysing AI readiness, ethical governance and workforce prepared…
X suspends creators over undisclosed AI armed conflict videos
X is suspending monetisation for creators who fail to label AI-generated armed conflict videos, inte…
Anthropic introduces powerful and transformative voice mode for Claude Code
Anthropic introduces voice mode to Claude Code enabling spoken commands for coding tasks. The update…
How AI training data is influencing what users believe
You might think you are simply looking up a fact, but a new Yale study suggests that asking an AI ch…
AI helps Stanford researchers map schistosomiasis risk in Senegal
Using AI and drone imagery, Stanford researchers map environmental conditions linked to schistosomia…
Cisco report highlights cybersecurity risks and benefits of industrial AI
Industrial networking teams view AI as both a cybersecurity challenge and a defensive tool, Cisco re…
AI models favour Bitcoin over fiat in landmark study
A sweeping new study of 36 AI models reveals a striking consensus: when given a financial choice, ar…
Alibaba Qwen AI faces major disruption after one key leader steps down
Alibaba’s Qwen AI project faces uncertainty after the departure of a central technical leader, just …
Crypto exchanges face strict 2027 reserve rules under new Brazil framework
New Brazilian rules mandate daily token reserve reporting by crypto exchanges.
OneTrust’s new CEO outlines AI governance ambitions
Rapid adoption of AI agents pushes companies to seek stronger governance and compliance platforms.
Santander and Mastercard complete Europe’s first AI agent payment
Europe’s first end-to-end AI agent payment marks a new chapter in autonomous commerce and financial …
AI tool from MIT speeds up complex engineering optimisation
The system speeds up advanced engineering design by pinpointing key variables, achieving top solutio…
Developers gain early access to Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Benchmarks show the new model surpasses prior Gemini generations, with faster response times and str…
Chrome moves to rapid releases as Google responds to AI disruption
AI-driven rivals push Google to evolve its Chrome browser development.
Ripple expands stablecoin platform for global payments
The platform now integrates fiat and stablecoins, offering a unified infrastructure for fintechs ope…
Cybercriminals shift to stolen credentials and AI-enabled attacks
AI is helping cybercriminals automate fraud, including thread hijacking and targeting transactions t…
EU prepares tougher rules for older data centres
A new EU sovereignty package demands stronger performance from older data hubs.
AI ethics as societal infrastructure in the digital era
Balancing technological progress with societal values is essential, ensuring that intelligent techno…
EU pushes federated cloud plan to reduce dependence on foreign tech
Telecom giant Telefónica leads a pan-European push for secure sovereign cloud services.
Parliament deadlock leaves EU chat-scanning extension in doubt
Lawmakers of the European Parliament struggle to keep the Union's temporary chat scanning regime in …
Europe turns to satellite networks as Deutsche Telekom expands Starlink collaboration
A Starlink integration that positions Deutsche Telekom for next-generation European connectivity.
X Chat debuts as separate app for iOS
Separating X Chat into a standalone app signals a shift from Elon Musk’s earlier vision of consolida…
ChatGPT to Claude migration trend gains momentum
Users are moving from ChatGPT to Claude and want to transfer their chat history safely.
ClawJacked flaw let attackers hijack AI agents through the browser
A newly patched vulnerability in a popular AI agent framework shows just how easily a routine browsi…
Why detecting deepfakes is no longer enough to stay secure
As AI-generated deepfakes grow more convincing and injection attacks surge, the systems organisation…
Yale expert warns against overtrusting AI health chatbots
As millions turn to AI chatbots for medical guidance, a Yale expert reveals why the very features th…
Growing robotics market positions Qualcomm for next technology wave
AI-driven robotics is emerging as a major technology frontier, with Qualcomm developing processors t…
Data breach sparks outrage at Cloud Imperium among players
Gamers have reacted strongly after Cloud Imperium confirmed a data breach, highlighting concerns ove…
EU launches ProtectEU counterterrorism agenda
ProtectEU agenda includes investments to secure public spaces and infrastructure.
Ocado job cuts raise AI questions
Council in Welwyn Hatfield seeks urgent talks.
Samsung strengthens Japan 5G rollout with Rakuten Mobile partnership
Japan’s evolving telecom landscape gains momentum as a major collaboration advances cloud-native inf…
Microsoft locks Copilot Discord after AI backlash
Word filters fail to stop protest posts.
Deepfake scams target Indian global executives
Cybersecurity race intensifies worldwide.
Free plan users can now transfer data to Claude
The memory importing tool, previously exclusive to paid plans, lets users transfer AI knowledge with…
Chrome unveils 3-phase quantum-resistant HTTPS upgrade with Merkle Tree Certificates
Merkle Tree Certificates could reshape Chrome's HTTPS security model.
Medical chatbots spark powerful debate over serious health risks and benefits
Medical chatbots are expanding in digital healthcare, offering personalised health information while…
Vietnam AI Law establishes comprehensive risk based governance framework
Vietnam’s new AI law introduces a risk-based regulatory framework aligned with the EU model while em…
AI Cybersecurity stability framework unlocks advanced Non Human Identity management
AI enhances cybersecurity stability by strengthening threat detection, automating non-human identity…
Chrome Gemini vulnerability allowed camera and file access
CVE-2026-0628 exposed elevated permissions in Chrome's Gemini AI panel.
Japan embraces AI amid cultural unease and labour pressures
AI optimism in Japan contrasts with creators' concerns over copyright and jobs.
SharePoint strengthens Microsoft 365 Copilot with enterprise knowledge
Microsoft positions SharePoint at the centre of AI-powered workplace collaboration.
New public guidance launched to promote responsible AI use in Thailand
Citizens are urged to follow ethical practices, avoid generating harmful content, and report AI-rela…
Europe pressed to slow digital age-verification push amid privacy fears
Experts urge Europe to delay age-verification mandates until evidence is clear.
X rolls out Paid Partnership labels to boost creator transparency
Creators finally gain an easier way to flag partnerships directly on X.
Non-human identities gain importance in cloud and AI security
Automation and AI are transforming how organisations secure non-human identities.
A new bill aims to formalise crypto taxation in Turkey
The proposal aligns cryptocurrency rules with Turkey’s Capital Markets Law and establishes a framewo…
Samsung advances AI RAN with NVIDIA breakthrough
Unified CPU-GPU work from Samsung and NVIDIA boosts next-generation networks.
Microsoft reveals OAuth redirection abuse powering new phishing attempts
Attackers misuse OAuth error redirects to move victims from trusted login pages to malware sites.
Ericsson completes first pre-standard 6G OTA session in US
A 6G OTA trial by Ericsson validates AI-native and cloud-based network architecture.
Deutsche Telekom and Nokia advance open and AI-native RAN
Cloud RAN and AI-native RAN move forward under expanded Nokia Deutsche Telekom collaboration.
Claude AI experiences temporary global outage
The outage comes amid scrutiny from the US Department of Defense, which has requested military acces…
EU pressures Meta over alleged smart glasses privacy breaches
Meta faces questions about exporting Europeans’ data to Kenya without adequate safeguards.
Amazon commits €33.7 billion to expand Spain cloud footprint
New data centre and manufacturing facilities in Aragón are set to create 1,800 jobs, reinforcing Spa…
UK launches consultation on possible social media ban for under-16s
Ministers are gathering public opinions on restricting children’s social media access, examining opt…
AI helps scientists translate thoughts into speech and images
Scientists are using AI powered brain interfaces to translate thoughts into speech and images, bring…
Does politeness improve AI responses
Multiple options improve chatbot responses.
How AI changed the way Go players think
A game once celebrated as an art form is now shaped by algorithms, raising urgent questions about wh…
Samsung settles Texas lawsuit over smart TV data collection
A landmark settlement in Texas could set a new standard for how smart TV manufacturers handle your p…
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.