Revision 1 of the WSIS+20 outcome document released
As we get closer to the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting dedicated to the 20-year review of th…
CERN unveils AI strategy to advance research and operations
AI is now a strategic imperative at CERN, reshaping research methodologies, decision-making, and fut…
Agentic AI drives a new identity security crisis
Security researchers warn that growing reliance on agentic AI intensifies governance gaps and compli…
Microsoft expands AI model Aurora to improve global weather forecasts
Open-source Aurora allows national meteorological services and researchers to tailor forecasts to lo…
Anthropic uncovers a major AI-led cyberattack
The investigation by Anthropic demonstrates how agentic AI now performs reconnaissance, exploit deve…
Digital ID arrives for Apple users
The rollout builds on Apple Wallet’s growing support for driver’s licences, state IDs and Japan’s My…
EU investigates Google over potential Digital Markets Act breach
The inquiry by the EU focuses on Google’s ‘site reputation abuse policy’, which may penalise legitim…
Baidu launches new AI chips amid China’s self-sufficiency push
Baidu has unveiled two new AI chips, the M100 for inference and the M300 for training, as China inte…
Romania pilots EU Digital Identity Wallet for payments
Banca Transilvania and BPC have completed Romania’s first pilot payment using the EU Digital Identit…
Czech central bank invests in digital assets for the first time
The test investment is separate from international reserves and will not affect monetary policy or f…
New York Times lawsuit prompts OpenAI to strengthen privacy protections
Legal dispute accelerates OpenAI's security roadmap.
Explainable AI predicts cardiovascular events in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
A Brazilian multicentre study used explainable artificial intelligence to forecast cardiovascular ev…
New AI platforms approved for Surrey Schools classrooms
Teachers at Surrey Schools gain access to vetted AI platforms through the ONE portal.
AI credentials grow as AWS launches practical training pathway
Professionals gain practical pathways into AI careers with AWS tools.
AI could cut two-thirds of UK retail jobs
Buy It Direct forecasts over 500 UK jobs could disappear within three years as AI and automation tak…
Irish regulator opens DSA probe into X
Probe could trigger fines up to 6% of global turnover if violations are confirmed.
Woman marries an AI persona in Japan
Using augmented reality, a woman in Japan 'married' her customised AI partner created on ChatGPT.
ElevenLabs recreates celebrity voices for digital content
Celebrities licensing their voices for AI raise questions about consent, compensation, and the futur…
Coding meets creativity in Minecraft Education’s AI tutorial
AI agent takes centre stage in Minecraft Education's coding demo.
Hidden freeze controls uncovered across major blockchains
Analysts warn freeze tools may centralise power without strong governance.
Qwen relaunch aims to unify Alibaba’s mobile AI ecosystem
The shift to Qwen marks Alibaba's effort to convert its AI model progress into sustainable, user-foc…
European Commission launches Culture Compass to strengthen the EU identity
By addressing AI, artistic freedom, and access inequalities, the Commission seeks to make culture ce…
Microsoft links datacentres into an AI superfactory
Communities in Georgia and Wisconsin raise concerns about noise, power and water.
AI tools deployed to set tailored attendance goals for English schools
The UK government introduces personalised AI attendance goals and toolkits to reduce variation and b…
UAE executes first government payment using Digital Dirham
The pilot Digital Dirham project highlights the UAE’s commitment to innovation, financial stability,…
EU regulators, UK and eSafety lead the global push to protect children in the digital world
Three major regulators are expanding international cooperation to ensure platforms protect children’…
TikTok faces scrutiny over AI moderation and UK staff cuts
Without credible data from TikTok, regulators face difficulty ensuring that staffing cuts will not c…
AI and digital tools improve early dementia detection in primary care
Integrating AI tools into electronic health records boosts follow-up assessments and ensures broader…
Αnthropic pledges $50 billion to expand the US AI infrastructure
The US expansion supports Anthropic’s growing customer base and enables the development of advanced …
Meta expands AI infrastructure with $1 billion sustainable facility
The new Wisconsin data centre shows Meta’s focus on sustainable AI growth, community development, an…
GPT-5.1 makes ChatGPT smarter and more personal
Paid users will see the upgrade first, as the rollout begins for a more intelligent and human-like C…
AI agents redefine customer service efficiency
From travel and retail to fitness, AI agents are helping users spend less time on logistics and more…
Police warn of scammers posing as AFP officers in crypto fraud
Scammers exploit legitimate government systems to create fake credibility, urging victims to transfe…
Meta, TikTok and Snapchat prepare to block under-16s as Australia enforces social media ban
Australia will require platforms to block users under 16 from 10 December. Meta, TikTok and Snapchat…
UK moves to curb AI-generated child abuse imagery with pre-release testing
UK ministers will allow authorised testing of AI models for child abuse risks under new law, as repo…
AI adoption surges with consumers but stalls in business
Goldman Sachs analysts say consumer-facing AI tools are thriving, but enterprise adoption is 'well b…
Chubb launches digital insurance engine with AI recommendations
Chubb has unveiled an AI-powered optimisation engine within its Chubb Studio platform to deliver per…
Language models mimic human belief reasoning
A new study finds that large language models use a small, specialised internal circuit to perform Th…
Google launches Private AI Compute for secure cloud-AI
Google has unveiled Private AI Compute, a cloud-based AI platform that enables powerful model access…
AI system tracks tsunami through atmospheric ripples
NASA’s Guardian AI system detected a 2025 Pacific tsunami in real time, using atmospheric ripples to…
OpenAI faces major copyright setback in US court
The landmark OpenAI case highlights rising fears among authors and publishers that AI tools could er…
Brussels leak signals GDPR and AI Act adjustments
Leaked plans propose a single breach portal, a higher threshold, and 96-hour reporting.
Google and Cassava expand Gemini access in Africa
Eligible users gain easier access to advanced Gemini features and extra storage at no cost.
Northern Ireland teachers reclaim hours with AI
Examples included risk assessments, podcasts, mind maps, and inclusive Irish language lessons.
Microsoft brings smarter search to Copilot
Source-based citation pills and a 'Show all' pane improve credibility checks.
Private AI Compute by Google blends cloud power with on-device privacy
A privacy-first AI platform called Private AI Compute was launched by Google, blending Gemini models…
EU and Switzerland deepen research ties through Horizon Europe agreement
The new EU-Switzerland agreement opens full participation in Horizon Europe and Digital Europe, rein…
AI-powered Google Photos features land on iOS, search expands to 100+ countries
In 100+ countries, Google Photos brings AI search to everyday queries across 17+ languages.
€5.5bn Google plan expands German data centres, carbon-free power and skills programmes
New Dietzenbach data centre, Hanau expansion and Engie carbon-free energy agreement headline Google'…
Banks and insurers pivot to AI agents at scale, Capgemini finds
Capgemini forecasts up to $450bn in value as banks and insurers deploy cloud-native AI agents across…
The AI soldier and the ethics of war
AI is transforming warfare from a human-driven struggle into a machine-guided simulation, raising ur…
ChatGPT-5 outperformed by a Chinese startup model
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 model has surpassed ChatGPT-5 and Claude 4.5 in major tests, redefining compet…
Global AI adoption rises quickly but benefits remain unequal
Rapid AI adoption risks widening the gap between the Global North and South without coordinated inve…
Nvidia stake sale powers SoftBank’s $22.5bn OpenAI bet
Asset sales and an Arm-backed loan will bankroll OpenAI, robotics and data-centre wagers as SoftBank…
MK1 joins AMD to accelerate enterprise AI and reasoning technologies
The Flywheel technology by MK1, handling over one trillion tokens daily, becomes key to AMD’s drive …
Deezer study shows most listeners cannot tell AI music from human tracks
Over half of participants felt uneasy when unable to tell AI music from human-created songs, underli…
Vision AI Companion turns Samsung TVs into conversational AI platforms
With Vision AI Companion, Samsung positions the television at the centre of a connected home powered…
OpenAI loses German copyright lawsuit over song lyrics reproduction
Germany’s GEMA case set a precedent against OpenAI, with judges ruling that reproducing even 15 word…
UK strengthens AI safeguards to protect children online
The new law aims to make the UK the safest place for children online by embedding protection into AI…
Judges in Asia join UNESCO-led training on ethical AI in justice
UNESCO and UNDP are training regional justice officials to ensure AI tools enhance, not compromise, …
Joint quantum partnership unites Canada and Denmark for global research leadership
The new Canada–Denmark quantum partnership focuses on research, innovation and skilled talent to acc…
Finland to enforce stricter crypto tax reporting from 2026
Crypto owners will still need to declare income and losses from trading in their annual tax returns.
Artist secretly hangs AI print Cardiff museum
A secretly installed print in a Cardiff gallery captivated visitors before museum staff removed it, …
UN calls for safeguards around emerging neuro-technologies
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over neuro-technologies that tap the brain, citing th…
Winning the AI race means winning developers in China, says Huang of Nvidia
Huang says the US must lead in AI while engaging China's vast developer base, warning against a frac…
Japan develops system to measure and share physical and mental pain
NTT Docomo in Japan has developed innovative technology that lets people understand and even experie…
‘Vibe-coding’ named word of the year
The term ‘vibe coding’—describing AI-assisted code generation from natural language, was crowned Col…
Tech giants offer free premium AI in India
Global AI companies are offering free access to premium tools in India as part of a strategic push t…
Salesforce strengthens Agentforce with planned Spindle AI acquisition
The deal will integrate advanced agentic analytics and AI-driven data modelling tools.
The Inca system that preceded the digital age
The Incas built a communication network so advanced that it still challenges how we think about tech…
IMY investigates major ransomware attack on Swedish IT supplier
Authorities have yet to determine how hackers infiltrated Miljödata’s systems.
Google flags adaptive malware that rewrites itself with AI
PROMPTFLUX queries Google Gemini for 'just-in-time' obfuscation, signalling a shift toward adaptive,…
Courts signal limits on AI in legal proceedings
Judicial guidance permits limited AI assistance, but judgments must remain human, reasoned, evidence…
Data infrastructure growth in India raises environmental concerns
Rapid growth of AI and data centres is putting pressure on water and energy resources, with India’s …
Oracle and Ci4CC join forces to advance AI in cancer research
The partnership will focus on personalised medicine, clinical trials, and data integration.
Central Bank warns of new financial scams in Ireland
Consumers are advised to verify online offers, use reputable services, and report suspected scams to…
Inside the rise and fall of a cybercrime kingpin
Rising from gaming forums in Donetsk, Ukrainian hacker Vyacheslav Penchukov built a global cybercrim…
Researchers urge governance after LLMs display source-driven bias
UZH researchers show LLMs shift judgments by stated authorship, penalising Chinese sources and prefe…
University of Athens partners with Google to boost AI education
All students will receive free access to Google’s AI Pro learning ecosystem.
Companies call back workers as AI fails to replace jobs
Around 95 percent of firms have yet to see measurable returns from AI, leading to rehiring trends.
Denmark’s new chat control plan raises fresh privacy concerns
Former MEP Patrick Breyer warned the plan sidesteps Parliament’s safeguard for court oversight.
AI conference in Egypt promotes innovation for a greener future
Experts and students showcased AI innovations designed to build a more sustainable and eco-friendly …
UNDP and Algorand launch blockchain training for 24,000 staff
The global blockchain academy aims to empower UN teams with tools to design inclusive and transparen…
Honor to launch world’s first AI robot phone in 2026
Backed by a $10 billion Alpha Strategy, Honor is building an AI ecosystem that pushes smartphone tec…
Anthropic strengthens European growth through Paris and Munich offices
With these new offices in Paris and Munich, Anthropic advances its goal of sustainable European grow…
Meta invests $600 billion to expand AI data centres across the US
The tech giant’s AI data centre projects support thousands of jobs and inject billions into US infra…
Inside OpenAI’s battle to protect AI from prompt injection attacks
Prompt injection attacks could mislead AI into revealing sensitive data, but OpenAI’s new user contr…
A €358 million EU investment strengthens the clean energy transition
The LIFE-funded initiatives will restore habitats, boost biodiversity, modernise energy systems, pro…
‘Wooing and suing’ defines News Corp’s AI strategy
Robert Thomson of News Corp says 'wooing and suing' will run in parallel as more AI licensing deals …
Cars.com launches Carson AI to transform online car shopping
Carson transforms how people search for cars, understanding natural language queries and doubling en…
Appfigures revises iOS estimates as Sora’s launch on Android launch leaps ahead
OpenAI's Sora surged on Android, with US installs alone near 296,000 as broader availability lifted …
Suleyman sets limits for safer superintelligence at Microsoft
A new Microsoft team will build subordinate AI superintelligence designed to serve people, not repla…
Google Finance launches AI upgrades in India and beyond
Users can now access real-time corporate earnings, live transcripts, and AI-generated summaries for …
Meta launches AI app in Europe with new Vibes video feed
Vibes lets users create and remix short AI-generated videos using text prompts.
Amazon introduces Kindle Translate for global eBook reach
Translated eBooks will be clearly labelled and available for KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited subscri…
AI misuse shifts from productivity boost to active operations, Google warns
Researchers at Google warn of a shift from productivity hacks to embedded models, with malware query…
ACCC lawsuit triggers Microsoft’s rethink and apology on Copilot subscription communications
ACCC pressure prompts Microsoft refunds and clearer Classic options.
UNESCO launches Beruniy Prize to promote ethical AI innovation
The award recognises researchers and institutions promoting AI that protects human rights, transpare…
Washington Post confirms hit in Oracle-linked Cl0p hacking spree
The Washington Post confirmed it was caught up in a Cl0p ransomware spree tied to an Oracle E-Busine…
Coinbase fined €21.46 million for anti-money laundering failures in Ireland
More than €176 billion in transactions went unmonitored due to system faults.