Trump signs order blocking individual US states from enforcing AI rules
A new White House move to rein in state-level oversight of AI has intensified the debate over who sh…
OpenAI launches GPT‑5.2 for professional knowledge work
Early tests show GPT‑5.2 accelerates scientific and mathematical problem-solving while enhancing pro…
EU supports Germany’s semiconductor expansion
The new support for GlobalFoundries and X-FAB will bring first-of-a-kind manufacturing capacity to G…
Reddit challenges Australia’s teen social media ban
Australia’s world-first social media age limit faces a major legal test as Reddit claims the policy …
US approaches universal 5G as global adoption surges
Strong investment and device availability push North America ahead in 5G uptake, with analysts expec…
RightsX Summit 2025: Governing technology through human rights
Human rights are no longer abstract ideals but living principles shaping how AI, data, and digital g…
India expands 5G coverage nationwide
Telecom operators prepare for AI-centred demands as India’s 5G footprint reaches almost full distric…
EU survey shows strong public backing for digital literacy in schools
Europeans want digital skills taught with the same importance as core subjects and expect stronger g…
India moves toward mandatory AI royalty regime
Government experts would fix revenue-based royalty rates for AI systems, with periodic reviews and s…
Reddit begins testing verified profiles
Public figures can opt in, while NSFW-linked accounts remain excluded from early testing.
Users gain new control with Instagram feed algorithm
The new ‘Your Algorithm’ feature on Instagram lets users influence the topics shown and refine their…
Google brings proactive features to Jules AI
New features in Jules streamline coding workflows and allow developers to focus on complex projects.
India expands job access with AI-powered worker platforms
Major cloud infrastructure and AI services help India connect informal workers to welfare schemes wh…
AI teachers and deepfakes tested to ease UK teacher shortages
Schools in the UK are experimenting with AI and remote teaching, including AI-generated 'deepfake' i…
ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app downloads in the US
The latest Apple rankings show how AI is reshaping download trends across the US app market.
DeVry improves student support with AI
AI integration at DeVry ensures students receive timely assistance and personalised recommendations …
Users steer Spotify recommendations with prompts
AI-powered curation uses full listening histories to create playlists shaped by user intent.
Seven teams advance in XPRIZE contest backed by Google
A new $1 million award stage underscores Google's support for applied quantum research.
Multimodal AI reveals new immune patterns across cancer types
Protein combinations revealed patterns associated with invasion and immune evasion, offering a broad…
Pinterest’s generative tools showcased in AWS report
The new AWS report shows how Pinterest scaled cloud-based AI across a global user base.
Edge AI gains momentum in Europe’s innovation strategy
Energy-efficient edge computing is becoming central to Europe’s competitiveness goals.
Big Tech boosts India’s AI ambitions amid concerns over talent flight and limited infrastructure
New multibillion-dollar commitments from Microsoft and Amazon underscore India’s growing AI ambition…
Swiss city deepens crypto adoption as 350 businesses now accept Bitcoin
A citywide initiative in Lugano now enables residents to pay for a wide range of goods and municipal…
Norges Bank says digital krone not required for now
Future conditions may prompt a shift if Norges Bank determines a digital currency becomes necessary.
Eurotech and PNY move to accelerate high-performance edge computing
Partnership unites ruggedised edge systems with NVIDIA-powered acceleration for mission-critical dep…
Adobe brings its leading creative tools straight into ChatGPT
The integration combines Adobe’s creative technology with ChatGPT’s conversational flow, offering in…
Google adds Gemini 3 power to Stitch
Developers can turn concepts into working mock-ups faster using Gemini 3’s expanded design support.
Three in ten US teens now use AI chatbots every day, survey finds
A recent survey finds around 30% of US teenagers use AI chatbots daily, prompting fresh debate over …
AI model predicts prediabetes with high accuracy
A new AI model outperformed conventional machine learning models, offering a rapid, low-cost tool fo…
EU proposes easing environmental rules for datacentres and housing
New climate targets aim for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, though loopholes for international…
Australian families receive eSafety support as the social media age limit takes effect
eSafety rolls out national support programmes as the minimum account age for Australians rises to si…
UK partners with DeepMind to boost AI innovation
Joint work will explore AI solutions for government departments, education, and the Incubator for AI…
Vietnam passes first AI law to strict safeguards
The law includes sandbox testing, a National AI Development Fund, and a startup voucher scheme to en…
EU advances ambitious gigafactory programme for AI leadership
A new approach from the EU that seeks to boost technological autonomy by supporting gigafactories th…
AI agents redefine knowledge work through cognitive collaboration
New analysis of millions of interactions shows that long-term users gravitate toward cognitive tasks…
SwissBorg unveils Mastercard-powered crypto card
Full card control is available in the app, including asset selection, freezing, blocking, and transa…
People trust doctors more than AI
Trust in human clinicians remains stronger than trust in AI, with only a small share of participants…
Google revisits smart glasses market with AI-powered models
Plans for new AI-powered smart glasses debuting in 2026 signal a renewed push into wearables, with t…
Global network strengthens AI measurement and evaluation
The International Network for Advanced AI Measurement, Evaluation and Science promotes shared practi…
China pushes global leadership on AI governance
Nations are being urged to engage with China’s fast-moving push for global AI governance to avoid fr…
OpenAI launches training courses for workers and teachers
OpenAI launches training courses for workers and teachers
Online data exposure heightens threats to healthcare workers
State laws appear to shape how widely healthcare data is shared.
US War Department unveils AI-powered GenAI.mil for all personnel
The War Department has launched GenAI.mil, a secure generative-AI platform powered by Google Cloud’s…
Workplace study highlights Gemini’s impact on creativity
Gemini supports collaboration while keeping human oversight central.
Rising UK screen time sparks concerns for wellbeing
Concerns are rising over how extended internet habits affect wellbeing in the UK, particularly as ch…
OpenAI launches Agentic AI Foundation with industry partners
Industry leaders, including Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic, collaborate under OpenAI's AAIF to pre…
Snowflake launches AI platform for Japan enterprises
Growing demand for enterprise AI is reshaping how Japan’s companies access information, with new too…
Salesforce pushes unified data model for safer AI agents
Customer testimonials highlight improved data consistency, though external verification remains limi…
Google faces scrutiny over AI use of online content
Authorities want to determine if Google’s conduct disadvantaged rival AI developers by restricting a…
US rollout brings AI face tagging to Amazon Ring
Ring owners can label regular visitors to receive personalised alerts.
MIT introduces rapid object creation using AI
Voice commands are converted into digital models and assembly instructions before a robot constructs…
Deutsche Telekom partners with OpenAI to expand advanced AI services across Europe
New multilingual and privacy-centred AI services will roll out from 2026, helping people communicate…
EIB survey shows EU firms lead in investment, innovation and green transition
Belgian companies lead in energy efficiency, Czech firms focus on capacity expansion, and Finnish bu…
Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to AI in India
Hyperscale infrastructure, workforce development, and sovereign-ready cloud solutions are central to…
New AI platform accelerates cancer research
Researchers hope the technology will improve treatment selection and help explain why some cancers r…
National payments system anchors Ethiopia’s digital shift
Instant payments system anchors Ethiopia's fintech reforms.
AI job interviews raise concerns among recruiters and candidates
AI is increasingly screening job applicants, but candidates and recruiters warn the technology may p…
UK study warns of risks behind emotional attachments to AI therapists
A University of Sussex study of NHS-prescribed mental-health chatbot Wysa finds that AI therapy is m…
Launch of Qai advances Qatar’s AI strategy globally
Qai aims to elevate the country’s role in global technology while expanding access to advanced compu…
New AI accountability toolkit unveiled by Amnesty International
A new toolkit gives journalists and civil society groups the means to expose and challenge biased AI…
Intellectual property laws in Azerbaijan adapts to AI challenges
Azerbaijani authorities aim to adapt intellectual property laws to keep pace with rapid AI advanceme…
The fundamentals of AI
Understanding the fundamentals of AI explains how machines learn, adapt and perform tasks once consi…
Confluent set to join IBM in major data streaming acquisition
The move strengthens IBM's real-time data and AI capabilities.
Australia enforces under-16 social media ban as new rules took effect
Millions of young users lose access as platforms enforce Australia’s new age rules, revealing tensio…
G7 ministers meet in Montreal to boost industrial cooperation
AI and digital resilience top agenda at G7 industry meeting.
EU AI Act changes aim to ease high-risk compliance pressure
High-risk obligations under the EU AI Act could face delayed deadlines.
Workers report major gains from AI use
Heavy users save several hours per week, while three quarters of workers say AI helps them perform t…
UNESCO strengthens Caribbean disaster reporting
The programme strengthens media resilience by providing technological and analytical tools that help…
IBM and Riyadh Air set a new benchmark in AI-driven airlines
By building from scratch without legacy systems, Riyadh Air leverages IBM AI platforms to optimise o…
Teen chatbot use surges across the US
Major firms tighten controls after lawsuits and reports of inappropriate exchanges involving minors.
Teens worldwide divided over Australia’s under-16 social media ban
Reactions to Australia’s landmark ban on under-16s using major social-media platforms have divided t…
Mitigated ads personalisation coming to Meta platforms in the EU
DMA enforcement reshapes how Meta targets ads in Europe.
Google faces renewed EU scrutiny over AI competition
Long-running antitrust scrutiny of Google enters a new AI phase.
Russia moves forward with a nationwide plan for generative AI
The new proposal in Russia seeks to accelerate the adoption of generative AI by coordinating ministr…
Trump allows Nvidia to sell chips to approved Chinese customers
The move follows months of lobbying and reverses earlier restrictions, though analysts warn the chip…
Canada-EU digital partnership expands cooperation on AI and security
An agreement between the EU and Canada now covers AI standards, digital identity wallets, media resi…
Tether backs Italian humanoid robotics startup
Analysts expect humanoid robotics to become a major industry, and Tether’s investment aligns with it…
Argentina weighs letting banks offer crypto services
Officials are exploring rules to bring crypto activity into the banking system while reducing risks …
Survey reveals split views on AI in academic peer review
Many physicists are divided as AI enters peer review, with supporters praising extra efficiency inst…
Instacart deepens partnership with OpenAI for real-time AI shopping
A strengthened partnership between OpenAI and Instacart allows ChatGPT to guide users through planni…
Egypt reaffirms commitment to AI and digital transformation
Egypt’s foreign minister has pledged stronger action on AI governance, data policy and regional digi…
Japan turns to AI and robotics to tackle dementia crisis
Japan is expanding the use of GPS tools, AI diagnostics and caregiving robots as the country grapple…
New spyware threat alerts issued by Apple and Google
Google linked recent warnings to Intellexa spyware activity.
Growing app restrictions hit ByteDance’s AI smartphone rollout
Rising tensions around automation and data security are reshaping how ByteDance’s AI smartphone fits…
Real-time journalism becomes central to Meta AI strategy
Publishers gain new exposure as Meta seeks to grow AI usage.
Creatives warn that AI is reshaping their jobs
Workers across the creative industries say AI is changing their livelihoods, with artists, musicians…
Claude Code expands automated AI fine tuning for businesses
New automation features in Claude's ecosystem are reshaping how companies approach AI, offering busi…
Pudu showcases next-generation D5 robot dog at Tokyo exhibition
New capabilities in mobility, autonomy and rugged design position Pudu’s robot dog as a key player i…
ASEAN weighs efficiency against sovereignty as e-CNY spreads
Regional coordination may decide ASEAN's financial autonomy.
New interview study tracks how workers adapt to AI
Some workers reported strong time savings from AI but remained anxious about job security and changi…
Japan weighs easing rules on personal data use
Draft reforms would permit access to sensitive information without consent for statistical use.
Australia seals $4.6 billion deal for new AI hub
The new hub will house a major supercluster of processors for advanced AI work.
Tilly Norwood creator accelerates AI-first entertainment push
Xicoia is recruiting new roles to expand its AI-first entertainment universe around Tilly Norwood.
Noyb study points to demand for tracking-free option
Users strongly favour non-tracking advertising when offered a credible alternative to payment or con…
Japan aims to boost public AI use
AI adoption will extend across ministries and agencies as Japan seeks to accelerate innovation and b…
NITDA warns of prompt injection risks in ChatGPT models
ChatGPT vulnerabilities allow attackers to hide malicious instructions in ordinary web content, NITD…
Toyota and NTT push for accident free mobility
The partnership aims to enable continuous safety improvements as vehicles learn from large volumes o…
UK lawmakers push for binding rules on advanced AI
Government assurances that existing rules are sufficient face mounting criticism from MPs who argue …
Polish parliament upholds presidential veto on crypto bill
The failed override vote fell short of the required majority, prompting Tusk to promise a renewed pu…
Starlink gains ground in South Korea’s telecom market
Major firms in South Korea move early to integrate Starlink as satellite links offer reliable covera…