Pornhub to block new UK users over tougher age-check rules
Pornhub has decided to block UK users unless they register by a specified date due to issues with th…
SoundCloud breach exposes nearly 30 million users
Attackers released the data publicly after an extortion attempt failed.
Meta boosts AI spending plans for 2026
New AI models are being tested as successors to Llama.
Class-action claims challenge WhatsApp end-to-end encryption practices
Encryption standards remain central as WhatsApp pushes back against data access allegations.
W debuts as Europe seeks social media independence
Identity checks and EU data laws will underpin the new platform.
EU–US data privacy certification strengthens StackAdapt compliance
The certification enhances StackAdapt’s ability to support international data processing while meeti…
Council presidency launches talks on AI deepfakes and cyberattacks
Deepfakes and cyberattacks are increasingly framed as linked threats to EU democratic systems under …
Experts debate when quantum computers could break modern encryption
Quantum breakthroughs are heightening fears that current encryption could soon fail, exposing financ…
AI-driven semiconductor expansion continues despite market doubts
Semiconductor suppliers are reporting record orders as AI-driven data centre expansion continues acr…
Google faces new UK rules over AI summaries and publisher rights
Proposed UK rules could limit how Google’s AI summaries reuse news content.
AI surge ‘bigger than the internet’ but with risk of major shake-out
Cisco’s CEO cautions that the rapid investment and hype around artificial intelligence today could r…
Data centre boom drives surge in legal services in India
As India’s data centre sector expands rapidly, driven by demand for AI, cloud and digital infrastruc…
Pinterest lays off up to 15% of staff to fund AI transformation
Pinterest has announced plans to eliminate about 700–800 roles (nearly 10–15% of its workforce) and …
AI’s growing role in environmental sustainability
Although artificial intelligence carries environmental costs, its growing role in energy management …
SoftBank plans massive new investment in OpenAI
OpenAI could see its valuation soar to $830 billion as SoftBank explores a massive new funding round…
Yahoo launches AI-powered search Scout
The new Yahoo Scout transforms traditional search by interpreting natural language queries and provi…
Job cuts signal Pinterest’s deeper shift toward AI-powered products
Workforce reductions accompany Pinterest's wider strategy to prioritise AI-powered tools and product…
AI project seeks major leap in diabetes care
Clinical trials across leading US research centres will test adaptive systems that learn from real-t…
Canada’s Cyber Centre flags rising ransomware risks for 2025 to 2027
Ransomware remains a major risk for Canadian organisations as cybercriminals adopt faster, cheaper a…
TikTok struggles to stabilise US infrastructure after data centre outage
Technical disruptions continue to affect millions of users as TikTok works to restore full US platfo…
New GPT-powered platform Prism aims to reshape scientific research workflows
Unlimited collaboration and cloud-based access in Prism aim to simplify teamwork and reduce technica…
OpenAI prepares ad rollout inside free ChatGPT service
Sponsored product suggestions will appear only when OpenAI determines relevance to ongoing user quer…
Gemini 3 powers new conversational AI features across Google Search
Users can now move seamlessly from AI summaries into contextual conversations on Google, making comp…
WhatsApp introduces ‘Strict Account Settings’ mode for enhanced user security
New privacy controls on WhatsApp lock accounts to restrictive security settings aimed at high-risk u…
AI Plus subscription by Google expands to 35 new countries and territories
The expanded AI plan offers access to Google Gemini Pro, creative tools, and research assistance at …
China’s AI battle heats up with Moonshot AI’s Kimi 2.5 upgrade
New Kimi upgrade by Moonshot highlights accelerating innovation and investment across China's leadin…
Crypto payments edge closer to everyday retail
Rising interest is accelerating crypto adoption across retail, hospitality, and digital commerce, re…
Facial recognition and AI power Android’s new theft protection upgrades
AI-powered security upgrades aim to reduce phone theft and financial fraud on Android.
UK AI and coding school expands to Dubai
A UK-based AI and coding school plans to open a Dubai campus, expanding into the Middle East to meet…
Scam emails impersonating JFSC target island businesses
Scam emails impersonating the JFSC are targeting island businesses and should be ignored.
UNESCO ethics framework guides national AI roadmap in Lao PDR
National authorities are aligning AI policy with long-term goals, prioritising education reform, coo…
India considers social media bans for children under 16
Growing pressure to protect minors has led Indian states to examine bans on under-16s, raising quest…
Austrian watchdog rules against Microsoft education tracking
The decision adds to a growing list of GDPR issues involving Microsoft’s public sector and education…
Anthropic CEO warns of civilisation-level AI risk
A new essay from Anthropic’s chief executive outlines existential risks linked to rapid AI progress,…
EU and India deepen strategic partnership at the 16th New Delhi summit
A landmark EU-India trade deal and security pact signal a deeper strategic partnership in response t…
New AI model detects wide range of health risks via sleep analysis
Researchers report that artificial intelligence models can analyse a single night of sleep data to p…
AI and robots join forces in NHS trial to improve cancer diagnosis
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has begun a pioneering pilot that combines artificial intelli…
Meteorological authorities in China embrace AI for next-gen climate risk prediction
China’s meteorological authorities plan to accelerate development of a next-generation forecasting s…
Meta tests paid features on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
User willingness to pay for social media features could help determine whether Meta’s subscription m…
Australia’s green energy under pressure
Rising AI data centres are increasing demand for renewable energy, challenging Australia’s plans to …
Audi dramatically transforms AI-driven smart factories
Audi is expanding AI use in production to boost efficiency, quality, and scalable smart factory oper…
AI reshapes university language classrooms
Across higher education, language lecturers are experimenting with AI to create materials, support s…
Snap faces new AI training lawsuit in California
The US lawsuit claims AI datasets were used beyond academic limits.
UK government makes bold move with AI tutoring trials for 450,000 pupils
The UK government will trial AI tutoring tools in secondary schools, aiming to provide safe, persona…
Zurich researchers link AI with spirituality studies
The AI system supports grounded research without replacing original sources.
Data privacy shifts from breaches to authorised surveillance
Privacy concerns now focus on agency as surveillance expands across borders.
AfricAI positions Africa for large-scale adoption of intelligent machines
A multi-year agreement places AfricAI at the centre of Africa's expanding autonomous technology ecos…
Facial recognition expansion anchors UK policing reforms driven by AI
Policing reforms in the UK place AI and facial recognition at the centre of crime prevention strateg…
NVIDIA invests $2 billion as CoreWeave expands AI factory network
Expanded investment from NVIDIA highlights accelerating competition to build large-scale AI infrastr…
Non-consensual deepfakes, consent, and power in synthetic media
The rise of AI pornography reveals bigger societal risks, where sexual representation becomes detach…
The EU Commission opens DMA proceedings on Google interoperability and search data
The Commission plans to conclude these proceedings within six months and will publish preliminary fi…
Autonomous AI fails most tasks in virtual company experiment
A simulated company staffed entirely by AI agents revealed that current artificial intelligence syst…
UK firms prioritise cyber resilience and AI growth
Agentic AI adoption is rising, pushing firms to strengthen governance, skills, and cyber controls as…
Face scans replace fingerprints in new motorcycle clearance trial at Singapore land border
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has begun a trial allowing motorcyclists to …
Survey finds Gen Z turns to AI for sexual health questions despite misdiagnoses
A new US survey shows that about 10 per cent of Gen Z adults have used AI chatbots to assist with di…
Aquila transforms warehouse operations using AI automation
A €5 million investment in AI-driven warehouse automation has strengthened logistics operations at t…
The UK labour market feels a sharper impact from AI use
AI adoption boosts efficiency for UK firms but coincides with net workforce reductions.
Nova ransomware claims breach of KPMG Netherlands
The reported attack of Nova on KPMG Netherlands adds pressure on firms managing critical financial a…
Ten cybersecurity predictions for 2026 from experts: How AI will reshape cyber risks
According to the cybersecurity experts, in 2026 artificial intelligence will increasingly shape cybe…
EU classifies WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform
New EU rules require WhatsApp to address disinformation risks and strengthen protections for minors …
France proposes EU tools to map foreign tech dependence
A proposed Digital Sovereignty Observatory by France would map EU reliance on non-European cloud, AI…
TikTok outages spark fears over data control and censorship in the US
Technical disruptions and outages on TikTok coincided with US ownership restructuring, sparking publ…
Maia 200 AI inference accelerator unveiled by Microsoft
Advanced silicon design, high-bandwidth networking, and optimised memory systems enable scalable, co…
Siri set for major AI overhaul through Google’s Gemini partnership
AI expansion efforts place Apple closer to rivals as Gemini models enhance Siri's search and product…
Musk’s X under EU Commission scrutiny over Grok sexualised images
The investigation, launched by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act, follows simil…
AI Overviews leans heavily on YouTube for health information
New research shows Google AI Overviews rely on YouTube more than hospitals or government agencies fo…
Google.org backs AI-led science breakthroughs
A new initiative is enabling researchers to use AI to drive breakthroughs across sustainability, hea…
Indeed expands AI tools to reshape hiring
Responsible AI is driving faster hiring, stronger engagement, and broader talent pools through skill…
UK banks block large share of crypto transfers, report finds
Widespread payment restrictions are pushing exchanges to deprioritise the UK, undermining growth, in…
France’s National Assembly backs under-15 social media ban
French lawmakers advance bill to ban social media use for children under 15 amidst growing concerns.
Google fixes Gmail bug that sent spam into primary inboxes
Email categorisation errors disrupted Gmail accounts before Google confirmed a full system fix.
Stargate UAE marks a bold $30bn leap in AI infrastructure
UAE positions Stargate as a shared platform for sovereign AI and data sovereignty.
Georgia moves to curb AI data centre expansion amid energy concerns
AI-driven data centre expansion has sparked political resistance in Georgia, as lawmakers question e…
Europe rethinks dependence on US Big Tech
Rising geopolitical uncertainty is pushing EU policymakers to reassess the risks of foreign tech dom…
AI powers firefighting tools
Smart fire equipment now tracks water usage, pressure, and weather in real time, allowing department…
Artists and writers say no to generative AI
SFWA and Comic-Con tighten rules to stop AI-generated works from competing with human creativity, ai…
AI surveillance cameras deployed to combat fly-tipping
Residents across west Northamptonshire could benefit from cleaner neighbourhoods as AI-powered camer…
Monnett highlights EU digital sovereignty in social media
Built in Luxembourg, Monnett reflects European digital sovereignty values.
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters
The move comes before a child safety trial in Los Angeles.
Australia’s social media ban raises concern for social media companies
Millions of child-linked accounts have been removed in Australia.
Rapid AI growth tests regulation in the Gulf
As AI drives national strategies, Gulf states face pressure to regulate swiftly without harming dive…
WorldLeaks claims massive Nike data leak
An alleged Nike breach highlights the shift from ransomware encryption to pure data extortion strate…
China gains ground in global AI race
Open-source AI is reshaping competition between China and the US.
IMF chief sounds alarm at Davos 2026 over AI and disruption to entry-level labour
AI-driven automation is accelerating labour market disruption for young workers, according to new IM…
UN warns of rising AI-driven threats to child safety
International agencies, including the UN, urge stronger AI literacy and enhanced protections for min…
Apple accuses the EU of blocking App Store compliance changes
DMA enforcement is increasingly shaping relations between the Commission and Big Tech, with Apple at…
ChatGPT model draws scrutiny over Grokipedia citations
AI-generated encyclopaedias such as Grokipedia are intensifying debate over reliability, transparenc…
AI bot swarms emerge as a new threat to democracy
Democratic resilience is being tested as AI-driven disinformation evolves beyond traditional bot cam…
Grok faces regulatory scrutiny in South Korea over explicit AI content
AI-driven deepfakes are accelerating child safety concerns, prompting South Korea to examine whether…
France accelerates rapid ban on social media for under-15s
Child safety and digital sovereignty dominate France’s push to regulate social media access for mino…
New phishing attacks exploit visual URL tricks to impersonate major brands
Homoglyph phishing techniques are making online scams harder to detect, particularly on smartphones …
Major European banks unite to develop euro-backed stablecoin
The stablecoin, set to launch in 2026, will initially support crypto trading and low-cost settlement…
Oklahoma advances voluntary Bitcoin payments framework
The new bill introduces flexible payroll options, Bitcoin vendor payments, and regulatory relief to …
Telangana launches Aikam to scale AI deployment
Telangana launched Aikam to support responsible, large-scale AI deployment and global collaboration.
Blended finance drives Indonesia’s AI investment strategy
Indonesia is promoting blended finance as a key mechanism to meet the growing investment needs of AI…
Generative AI targets antibiotic resistance with rapid drug design
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, researchers highlighted AI-driven drug design systems that cou…
New AI startup secures $5M to transform children’s digital learning
Sparkli, an 'anti-chatbot' AI platform designed to turn children’s screen time into interactive educ…
New AI model uses abdominal scans to assess fall risk
Researchers have developed an AI model that analyses abdominal imaging scans to help predict the ris…
Microsoft confirms Outlook disruption
Business and enterprise customers in North America were the most affected.
Sparkli launches interactive AI learning app for children
An interactive learning app called Sparkli uses generative AI to turn children's questions into visu…