The European marathon towards digital sovereignty
The EU is positioning itself as a solid geopolitical player and is now stepping up in terms of digit…
Social media ban for children gains momentum in Germany
Social media safeguards and economic headwinds shape Germany's latest policy debate.
Government ramps up online safety for children in the UK
Legislation will allow faster action on age limits, addictive features, and non-consensual image sha…
Bitcoin and Ethereum gains face new crypto tax under Dutch law
Critics warn the new law may force crypto holders to sell assets to cover taxes, while some exemptio…
AI features disabled on MEP tablets amid European Parliament security concerns
Cybersecurity checks showed some AI features send data off-device, leading to MEPs losing writing an…
Windows 11 gains enterprise 5G management through Ericsson partnership
Managed 5G bundles roll out globally following Ericsson and Microsoft integration.
Google outlines progress in responsible AI development
Expanding access to AI tools by Google is expected to drive progress in science, healthcare and envi…
Shein faces formal proceedings under EU Digital Services Act
Brussels launches in-depth Digital Services Act action against online retailer Shein.
Hyperscale data centres planned under Meta and NVIDIA deal
The partnership with Meta, combining advanced GPUs, CPUs and networking, supports next-generation AI…
New Mastercard Move integration powers Ericsson fintech platform
Ericsson and Mastercard will integrate Mastercard Move into the Ericsson Fintech Platform to expand …
AI to transform India’s $400 billion IT ambition by 2030
Modi says India IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030 driven by AI-led transformation.
Gabon imposes indefinite social media shutdown over national security concerns
The HAC has announced an indefinite suspension of social media platforms, citing concerns over false…
EDPS urges stronger safeguards in EU temporary chat-scanning rules
EU legislators face renewed pressure from the EDPS to restrict indiscriminate chat scanning and stre…
India to host first global AI summit in the Global South
The AI Impact Summit 2026 will take place in New Delhi on 19–20 February.
DeepMind chief outlines limits of current AGI systems
Human-level reasoning remains out of reach for AGI, according to DeepMind chief
Mistral AI expands European footprint with acquisition of Koyeb
With fresh investment and new data-centre plans, Mistral AI expands its technical capabilities by ac…
WordPress.com integrates AI assistant into its editing workflow
The platform introduces deeper AI features that work inside posts, pages and the Media Library, offe…
Rising DRAM prices push memory to the centre of AI strategy
Memory optimisation is emerging as a central factor in AI infrastructure, with rising DRAM prices an…
China boosts AI leadership with major model launches ahead of Lunar New Year
Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu introduced new models with improved reasoning and multimedia capabilit…
Report warns of widening 5G capability gap
As next-generation networks become the backbone of AI, industry and digital sovereignty strategies, …
Meta explores AI system for digital afterlife
The newly approved patent raises profound questions about who controls a person’s digital presence, …
AI cheating allegation sparks discrimination lawsuit
The case raises urgent questions about how universities handle AI suspicions when technology, academ…
European push for quantum photonic chips gains support from Ireland
Twelve-country initiative to scale quantum photonic chip production includes Ireland
Adoption and incentives may determine fate of EU digital wallet
Governance and adoption challenges threaten the EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout.
New AI innovation hub aims to position Ethiopia as regional leader
New centre aims to position Ethiopia as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub.
Ireland’s DPC opens data privacy probe into X’s Grok
The investigation follows EU Commission concerns that Grok may have generated content that could amo…
Parliament halts built-in AI tools on tablets and other devices over data risks
A data protection review has led Parliament to suspend AI features on tablets pending clarification.
From Milan-Cortina to factory floors, AI powers Zhejiang manufacturing
Zhejiang embeds AI into textiles, tyres and EV production, boosting efficiency and accelerating Chin…
Study says China AI governance not purely state-driven
China AI governance reflects legal controls, commercial incentives and cultural values.
Dutch lawyers report surge in AI-generated legal documents
AI use in preparation of legal documents raises quality and workload concerns.
Hollywood groups challenge ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 copyright concerns
Copyright tensions escalate around ByteDance and generative AI filmmaking.
Qwen3.5 debuts with hybrid architecture and expanded multimodal capabilities
Multilingual support expands to 201 languages in Qwen3.5 open-weight release.
Researchers teach AI to interpret complex scientific data from brain scans to alloy design
Scientists are advancing AI techniques that help automate interpretation of complex research data, f…
Prominent United Nations leaders to attend AI Impact Summit 2026
AI Impact Summit 2026 brings United Nations' focus to responsible AI development.
UAE launches first AI clinical platform
Company says AI reduces clinician workload and paperwork.
Quebec examines AI debt collection practices
Predictive tools tailor repayment messages to borrowers.
Security flaws expose ‘vibe-coding’ AI platform Orchids to easy hacking
A widely used AI-assisted coding platform called Orchids has significant security vulnerabilities th…
Five lesser-known SPACs tapping AI, quantum and digital asset innovation
A Ticker Take segment highlights five Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) that may offer e…
AI startup raises $100m to predict human behaviour
Major investors are betting on a new AI model designed to forecast consumer behaviour and corporate …
AI adoption reshapes UK scale-up hiring policy framework
AI adoption is prompting UK scale-ups to recalibrate workforce policies. Survey data indicates that …
Ethical governance at centre of Africa AI talks
African policymakers and technologists are being urged to prioritise local data and ethical governan…
Safety experiments spark debate over Anthropic’s Claude AI model
Claude internal safety tests reveal extreme AI outputs in hypothetical scenarios.
Tokyo semiconductor profits surge amid AI boom
Global semiconductor market set for record growth in 2026.
Study warns against using AI for Valentine’s messages
Using AI for Valentine's messages may signal less care and effort, researchers warn.
AI visibility becomes crucial in college search
Artificial intelligence is changing how prospective students discover and compare universities.
AI in Africa accelerates a critical shift in economic development
Africa is advancing AI as a key driver of economic growth, with major gains possible if infrastructu…
UN General Assembly appoints experts to the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
As AI reshapes economies and societies at unprecedented speed, the UN has taken a decisive step to g…
Portugal moves to tighten teen access to social media
A new proposal in Portugal could significantly reshape how teenagers access popular online platforms…
EU decision regulates researcher access to data under the DSA
A new ruling by the EU sets limits on how platforms can restrict researcher access to data.
AI governance becomes urgent for mortgage lenders
State AI laws accelerate pressure on mortgage lenders to govern automation.
Germany drafts reforms expanding offensive cyber powers
Germany is drafting legislation to expand the legal authority of its intelligence and security servi…
AI anxiety strains the modern workforce
Rising fears about AI are reshaping workplace culture, prompting leaders to rethink how they address…
Government AI investment grows while public trust falters
New research reveals a widening gap between AI adoption in government and public trust in digital se…
India’s AI market set to surge to over $130 billion by 2032
India’s domestic artificial intelligence market, currently worth about $7.6 billion, is forecast to …
Half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company
Rapid founder departures at xAI highlight growing pressure inside Musk’s AI company as Grok struggle…
British Transport Police trial live facial recognition at London Bridge station
British Transport Police has begun a six-month live facial recognition (LFR) pilot at London Bridge …
Northumbria graduate uses AI to revolutionise cardiovascular diagnosis
A North East graduate has developed an AI healthcare tool that dramatically speeds up cardiovascular…
AI drives bold transformation in the East African Community
The East African Community is advancing artificial intelligence to improve governance, trade efficie…
Institute of AI Education marks significant step for responsible AI in schools
York St John University hosted the launch of the Institute of AI Education, convening education lead…
Russia signals no immediate Google ban as Android dependence remains critical
Moscow signals caution over a potential Google block, highlighting Russia's reliance on Android and …
Hybrid AI could reshape robotics and defence
Investors see hybrid AI as next commercial frontier.
EU faces tension over potential ban on AI ‘pornification’
Pressure grows on EU parliamentarians to act on AI pornification, yet disagreements over scope and p…
Researchers tackle LLM regression with on policy training
Self distillation method preserves earlier model skills.
Latam-GPT signals new AI ambition in Latin America
A new supercomputer will soon support Latam-GPT as Chile positions the region for greater technologi…
European ombudsman opens probe into AI use in EU funding reviews
Allegations of unfair AI scoring have triggered the first institutional review of automated systems …
AI safety leader quits Anthropic with global risk warning
Industry tensions are rising after an Anthropic safeguards expert resigned, citing ethical strain an…
Young voices seek critical approach to AI in classrooms
Consensus favours critical understanding over blanket bans.
Next-gen AI infrastructure boosted by Samsung HBM4
Mass production of the new high-bandwidth memory signals intensifying competition in AI semiconducto…
Illicit trafficking payments rise across blockchain channels
Investigators are tracking trafficking, laundering, and recruitment networks using cryptocurrency to…
EU considers blanket crypto ban targeting Russia
Proposed measures could extend to banks and central bank digital currency infrastructure as the EU s…
Alphabet seeks 20 billion dollars in AI bond sale
Spending on AI infrastructure could hit 185 billion dollars this year.
ChatGPT starts limited advertising rollout in the US
A limited US rollout introduces ChatGPT ads outside AI-generated responses.
Saudi Arabia recasts Vision 2030 with new priorities
Major Vision 2030 projects are paused or reduced as Saudi Arabia redirects resources toward technolo…
New AI system forecasts mobility after joint replacement
Researchers identified distinct post-surgery gait patterns, with AI helping predict which hip osteoa…
AI model achieves accurate detection of placenta accreta spectrum in high-risk pregnancies
A study using 2D ultrasound images found that an AI tool detected all placenta accreta spectrum case…
Enterprise AI adoption stalls despite heavy investment
Treating employees as internal customers helps enterprise AI adoption scale.
LegalOn launches agentic AI for in-house legal teams
Backed by $200m in funding, LegalOn is expanding globally as demand rises for AI-powered contract re…
AI governance struggles to match rapid adoption
Rising regulatory pressure and complex data challenges are pushing organisations to rethink how they…
AI pushes schools to rethink learning priorities
Learners increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools, prompting debate over how education sys…
X given deadline by Brazil to curb Grok sexualised outputs
Brazil has ordered X to immediately stop its chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit images, …
Codex growth prompts OpenAI to expand access
Deep Research updates and Codex growth highlight rapid OpenAI product iteration.
Threads users can now personalise algorithms with Dear Algo feature
The feature is being tested with users in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand before Meta rolls i…
AWS chief sees AI shifting from content creation to autonomous task completion
Autonomous task completion through AI inference delivers exponentially greater enterprise value than…
Women driving tech innovation as Web Summit marks 10 years
New data from Web Summit reveals climbing participation from women in global tech, supported by incl…
Hackers abuse legitimate admin software to hide cyber attacks
Huntress warns of growing abuse of legitimate IT software in cyber attacks.
AI playlist creator comes to Youtube for Premium subscribers
YouTube Music is rolling out an AI-powered playlist generator that lets Premium users create persona…
Global coalition demands ban on AI-nudification tools over child-safety fears
Campaigners say tech firms must block AI-generated sexual images as pressure grows to outlaw nudific…
Google acquisition of Wiz cleared under EU merger rules
EU competition authorities have cleared Google's acquisition of Wiz following a routine Phase I merg…
AI controls animal behaviour using light-guided technology
The system targets individual animals using AI-driven light, manipulating one subject's neurons with…
South Korea confirms scale of Coupang data breach
Probe cites management failure at Coupang in Seoul.
Fukushima rebuilds as technology hub
New research centre to attract global talent to Fukushima.
EU launches cyberbullying action plan to protect children online
New EU initiative strengthens safeguards for children facing cyberbullying online.
Microsoft explores superconductors for AI data centres
Cryogenic cooling remains key challenge for superconductors.
Custom AI bots support student negotiating skills
Most participants reported improved preparation and strategic insight.
EU reopens debate on social media age restrictions for children
National social media bans are reviving debate over harmonised EU age restrictions for children.
AI and human love in the digital age debate
As AI companions grow in popularity, experts note that while users may feel genuine attachment, AI o…
MIT researchers tackle antimicrobial resistance with AI and synthetic biology
Drug-resistant infections continue to rise globally whilst development of new antibacterial tools ha…
eSafety escalates scrutiny of Roblox safety measures
Roblox faces direct compliance testing as Australia tightens scrutiny of child protections.
AI workshops strengthen digital skills in Wales tourism sector
AI workshops in Wales support tourism businesses with practical tools to improve digital skills and …
Cisco warns AI agents need checks before joining workforces
Human coders will supervise AI-generated code as Cisco reshapes development by combining smaller tea…