Davos roundtable calls for responsible AI growth
With AI racing into schools, workplaces, and platforms built to capture attention, Davos participant…
Microsoft restores Exchange and Teams after Microsoft 365 disruption
Exchange Online and Teams experienced access issues following the Microsoft 365 incident, which engi…
Anthropic releases new constitution shaping Claude’s AI behaviour
The constitution plays a central role in training, guiding behaviour, shaping self-learning processe…
EU urged to accelerate AI deployment under new Apply AI strategy
The strategy promotes an ‘AI first’ approach, prioritising trustworthy, human-centric innovation acr…
AI for MND communication revolutionises voice preservation and independence
AI for MND communication helps patients preserve their voices and independence, enabling them to sta…
From chips to jobs: Huang’s vision for AI at Davos 2026
Speaking in Davos, Huang argued AI investment strengthens employment by shifting work from tasks to …
South Korea sets the global standard for frontier AI regulation
The new Korean AI Act introduces a landmark framework for frontier AI regulation, balancing innovati…
GPT-5.2 shows how AI can generate real-world cyber exploits
Security testing shows GPT-5.2 can generate functional exploits for previously unknown software vuln…
AI model maps how humans form emotions
The system combines bodily signals, sensory input and language without preset emotion labels.
YouTube’s 2026 strategy places AI at the heart of moderation and monetisation
New biometric verification requirements show how YouTube is addressing deepfakes and AI impersonatio…
Snapchat settles social media addiction lawsuit as landmark trial proceeds
US courts are testing whether social media platforms can be held liable for addictive design feature…
Why AI systems privilege Western perspectives: ‘The Silicon Gaze’
As AI tools influence healthcare and employment, evidence of Western-centric bias intensifies calls …
How Microsoft is shaping UN reform through digital infrastructure
As the UN marks eighty years, Microsoft’s AI pledge highlights the growing reliance on Big Tech to d…
Hong Kong crypto licensing overhaul draws industry concern
New proposals may require full crypto licences for minimal exposure, raising concerns over complianc…
Youth express higher concern over AI job disruption, global survey indicates
A global Randstad survey finds that younger workers are more concerned than older generations about …
ChatGPT introduces age prediction to strengthen teen safety
Additional protections will apply when ChatGPT detects accounts that may belong to minors, limiting …
New AI system helps improve cross-neurotype communication
The system trains users to avoid ambiguity and adjust everyday language choices.
New consortium applies AI to early drug research
The project aims to speed up early-stage drug research using open datasets and AI models.
UK toy industry trends show promising market recovery amid social media challenges
UK toy sales are rising, driven by older kids and adults, but potential social media restrictions fo…
EU telecoms reform advances in small steps
Member state resistance continues to block a unified European telecoms market.
Amodei warns US AI chip exports to China risk national security
Concerns are growing after Amodei warned that exporting advanced AI chips to China could weaken US n…
WEF adds a AI helper for participants
A new AI ‘concierge’ inside the Davos app is set to quietly shape which conversations attendees join…
Guernsey sees AI as a job transformer, not a net job killer
Business leaders and educators in Guernsey argue that artificial intelligence will reshape roles and…
Horizon1000 aims to bring powerful AI healthcare tools to Africa
AI tools under Horizon1000 aim to improve access to quality primary care.
EU alternative app store Setapp Mobile closes
Subscription-based app marketplaces face a reality check as compliance costs reshape competition on …
ChatGPT achieves perfect scores in Japan university exams
In Japan’s highly competitive university exams, ChatGPT scored top marks in multiple disciplines, de…
WhatsApp faces growing pressure in Russia
Messaging apps have become a focal point for Russian authorities seeking tighter control over everyd…
Tech-dense farms emerge as a new model for future agriculture
Farms across North America are becoming fewer but more technologically intensive, as farmers adopt A…
Davos hears Fink warn AI could deepen inequality
With AI set to reshape millions of office jobs, Davos leaders are being challenged to prove this tec…
Davos 2026 reveals competing visions for AI
From Microsoft to Google DeepMind, AI leaders at Davos stressed the need for practical use, internat…
OpenAI models embedded into ServiceNow for enterprise automation
The integration of OpenAI models into ServiceNow aims to shift enterprise AI from experimentation to…
Workers voice concern over AI-driven workplace change
Nearly half of workers fear AI may benefit employers more than employees.
UNESCO raises alarm over government use of internet shutdowns
A record surge in internet shutdowns has prompted UNESCO to urge governments to protect digital acce…
UK study tests social media restrictions on children’s mental health
Researchers will monitor or limit social media use among 4,000 pupils in the UK to assess impacts on…
New EU cybersecurity package strengthens resilience and ENISA powers
A revised EU Cybersecurity Act links certification reform with supply-chain derisking, simplified co…
Cisco and OpenAI push AI-native software development
Partnering with OpenAI, Cisco integrated AI agents into production workflows, highlighting how gener…
ChatGPT and the rising pressure to commercialise AI in 2026
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go launch highlights growing pressure to monetise AI without ads, as investor expec…
UK names industry leaders to steer safe AI adoption in finance
With most UK financial firms already using AI, new Champions aim to turn rapid adoption into secure,…
Experts warn over unreliable AI medical guidance
Investigations suggest some AI systems rely on unverified or outdated sources, increasing the risk o…
Dutch indirect crypto investments surge despite limited market share
Households and pension funds dominate Dutch indirect crypto investments, concentrated in a small gro…
AI traffic filtering raises risks for foreign crypto platforms in Russia
Expanded use of machine learning by Russian regulators may accelerate blocking of VPNs and online se…
EU considers further action against Grok over AI nudification concerns
The Grok controversy highlights how AI nudification tools are testing the EU’s ability to enforce ch…
New SAP–Fresenius initiative uses AI to transform clinical operations
SAP and Fresenius are collaborating to harness artificial intelligence and digital technologies to i…
Strategic pact deepens South Korea–Italy collaboration across AI and advanced tech
South Korea and Italy have agreed to strengthen cooperation in key high-technology areas, including …
ASUS pauses smartphone expansion to focus on AI and robotics
ASUS has confirmed it will not expand its smartphone lineup this year, instead shifting its strategi…
AI travel influencers begin reshaping digital storytelling
Virtual travel influencers are gaining attention, but questions remain about authenticity and emotio…
UK watchdogs warned over AI risks in financial services
Widespread AI use in UK credit and insurance has raised concerns over accountability and resilience …
iOS security warnings intensify for older devices
Newer iOS releases include protections unavailable in previous software versions.
Strong growth pushes OpenAI past $20 billion in annualised revenue
Rising demand for AI services has helped OpenAI surpass $20 billion in annualised revenue.
Gemini introduces Answer Now button for faster AI replies
Faster responses are now available in Gemini through a new Answer Now feature.
Indian creators embrace Adobe AI tools
Trust, transparency and training data remain key concerns for creators using AI.
Forced labour data opened to the public
The platform was launched at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Yale researchers unveil AI platform for faster chemistry discovery
The platform has already enabled the successful synthesis of dozens of previously unreported compoun…
Sovereign AI race continues with three finalists in South Korea
Major players exit South Korea’s AI contest as the government enforces strict rules, leaving a small…
Browser extension malware hits millions worldwide
A long‑running malware campaign secretly exploited trusted browser extensions, putting millions at r…
World Economic Forum 2026 highlights human-centred AI at work
Leaders are increasingly reframing AI as a tool to amplify human potential, shifting the focus away …
UNESCO links AI development with climate responsibility
At the Paris summit, industry leaders outlined practical ways to boost AI efficiency while advancing…
OECD says generative AI reshapes education with mixed results
Education-focused AI tools grounded in learning science are delivering stronger outcomes than genera…
Cyberviolence against women rises across Europe amid deepfake abuse
Digital platforms are amplifying cyberviolence against women, as deepfake pornography and online har…
Gemini flaw exposed Google Calendar data through hidden prompts
Hidden prompts embedded in Google Calendar invites allowed Gemini to leak private meeting data witho…
European Parliament moves to force AI companies to pay news publishers
A draft European Parliament report signals tougher copyright enforcement, as AI firms face mounting …
AI firms fall short of EU transparency rules on training data
The European Commission questions whether leading AI firms comply with the EU's transparency obligat…
Anthropic report shows AI is reshaping work instead of replacing jobs
Fears of mass job losses ease as Anthropic research reveals AI supports specific tasks instead of el…
Labour MPs press Starmer to consider UK under-16s social media ban
Children’s online safety returns to the spotlight as Labour MPs push Starmer to evaluate a UK under-…
New IBM offering blends expert teams and AI digital workers for enterprise scale
IBM has introduced a consulting service that pairs human specialists with AI-driven digital workers …
Cloudflare expands open-source strategy with Astro framework team
A major web framework used by global brands will remain open source under Cloudflare's stewardship.
South Korea faces mounting pressure from US AI chip tariffs
Advanced AI chip restrictions are prompting South Korea's semiconductor industry to assess potential…
California moves to halt X AI deepfakes
State officials say AI-generated explicit images violated new deepfake pornography laws.
Finnish data breach exposed thousands of patients
Victims say stolen therapy notes caused lasting harm and destroyed trust in mental health services.
Researchers report increased ransomware and hacktivist activities targeting industrial systems in 2025
Threat reporting from 2025 shows increased ransomware incidents and coordinated hacktivist activity …
Energy-efficient AI training with memristors
Novel probabilistic training techniques for memristor hardware promise dramatic energy savings and i…
FDA clears AI software for fetal ultrasound
AI software now approved could transform how fetal abnormalities are detected.
French regulator fines Free and Free Mobile €42 million
Sensitive banking details were among the data accessed in the cyber attack.
AI guidance released for UK tax professionals by leading bodies
Professional tax bodies in the United Kingdom have issued guidance to their members on the use of ar…
WordPress AI team outlines SEO shifts
AI agents are reshaping SEO by relying on existing search signals, pushing publishers towards struct…
Why AI adoption trails in South Africa
Weak data readiness and limited skills continue to stall AI projects locally.
Questions mount over AI-generated artist
Streaming platforms say AI-generated tracks are rising at an unprecedented pace.
University spinouts focus on data and AI
Emphasis on data, digital tools and artificial intelligence is shaping a new generation of universit…
Irish government eyes leadership role in AI innovation after US visit
Ireland’s Tánaiste Simon Harris says artificial intelligence is now 'here to stay' and a core driver…
AI power demand pushes nuclear energy back into focus
As AI workloads expand worldwide, nuclear energy is being positioned as a dependable foundation for …
xAI faces stricter pollution rules for Memphis data centre
Stricter air pollution rules now apply to xAI's Memphis data centre after a loophole allowed turbine…
EU revises Cybersecurity Act to streamline certification
Proposed changes to the Cybersecurity Act aim to streamline certification schemes and reduce regulat…
CIRO discloses scale of August 2025 cyber incident
A phishing attack on CIRO exposed personal and financial data linked to hundreds of thousands of peo…
What happens to software careers in the AI era
As AI handles more of the routine programming work, the developers who thrive will be those who can …
MIT advances cooling for scalable quantum chips
The approach replaces bulky optical systems with on-chip photonics, improving cooling stability and …
OpenAI outlines advertising plans for ChatGPT access
Advertising experiments in ChatGPT aim to fund broader access, with OpenAI confirming no data sales,…
New Steam rules redefine when AI use must be disclosed
A policy update from Steam narrows AI disclosure obligations, easing concerns over development tools…
Kazakhstan adopts AI robotics for orthopaedic surgery
The method improves joint replacement accuracy as authorities work to reduce the gap between demand …
New ETSI standard defines cybersecurity rules for AI systems
AI cybersecurity gains formal structure as ETSI introduces EN 304 223, with ETSI outlining security …
RCB to use AI cameras at Chinnaswamy Stadium for crowd management
Royal Challengers Bengaluru plans to install AI-powered cameras at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to enhance…
AI-generated song removed from Swedish rankings
Sweden’s decision to ban an AI-generated song from its charts highlights growing tensions between in…
AI technology aim to detect emotional distress and depression sooner
By analysing signals from wearable devices, personalised AI tools could help users detect stress and…
How autonomous vehicles shape physical AI trust
As physical AI expands beyond cars, lessons from autonomous mobility highlight why transparency and …
Verizon responds to major network outage
Customers experienced signal loss and SOS mode during a Verizon outage, with the company confirming …
Law schools urged to embed practical AI training in legal education
Legal educators say law schools should formally train students on using artificial intelligence tool…
TikTok faces perilous legal challenge over child safety concerns
A US court case is examining TikTok's role in child safety risks.
Microsoft urges systems approach to AI skills in Europe
Public private partnerships are seen as crucial for scaling AI skills.
Samsara turns operational data into real-world impact
The new Samsara's platform connects vehicles, equipment, and workers, helping large industrial compa…
Microsoft launches Elevate for Educators programme
Educators worldwide will gain free access to training and credentials through Microsoft's new Elevat…
Indian companies remain committed to AI spending
AI budgets in India are set to rise to about 1.7 per cent of corporate revenue.