MIT develops compact ultrasound system for frequent breast cancer screening
The miniaturised system produces real-time 3D images and is designed to overcome cost, size, and sta…
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Critics argue agentic AI claims overstate what MoltBook actually demonstrates.
Chinese court limits liability for AI hallucinations
Users in China must prove harm from AI hallucinations.
Moltbook AI vulnerability exposes user data and API keys
Experts flagged Moltbook’s lack of safeguards, warning that exposed AI agents could lead to credenti…
Grok returns to Indonesia as X agrees to tightened oversight
The government allows Grok back online but maintains tight oversight, stressing that Indonesia's saf…
Why smaller AI models may be the smarter choice
Amid the rush toward ever more powerful AI, a quieter question is emerging, whether simpler, more fo…
China gives DeepSeek conditional OK for Nvidia H200 chips
The H200 chip, a flashpoint in US-China relations, faces scrutiny due to allegations of its potentia…
Education and rights central to UN AI strategy
AI should complement human skills rather than replace them, even as many roles face significant tran…
Roblox faces new dutch scrutiny under EU digital rules
The Dutch probe challenges Roblox to demonstrate stronger protections for children after reports of …
Eutelsat blocked from selling infrastructure as France tightens control
Paris intervenes to stop Eutelsat divesting ground-station assets, arguing that full control over sa…
South Korea prepares for classroom phone ban amid disputes over rules
Variation in device policies across South Korean schools fuels debate over how tightly the nationwid…
KPMG warns of gaps between AI ambition and returns
Scaling AI continues to challenge organisations globally.
Mining margins collapse amid falling Bitcoin prices
A major US winter storm cut mining output and pushed daily revenues to yearly lows, adding to pressu…
Google launches AlphaGenome AI tool
Experts say AlphaGenome shows promise but has clear limits.
UK survey shows fewer crypto investors but larger holdings
Higher investors see digital assets as diversification or long-term savings tools despite ongoing co…
Engineers at Anthropic rely on AI for most software creation
AI-generated code is becoming standard practice, with Anthropic engineers relying almost entirely on…
Deezer opens AI detection tool to rivals
Industry seeks common rules on AI and artist pay.
Anthropic challenges Pentagon over military AI use
Ethical concerns over civilian safety and privacy challenge the Pentagon’s use of AI in defence oper…
Darren Aronofsky and Google DeepMind reimagine the American Revolution with AI
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s AI-focused studio has partnered with Google DeepMind and Time Studios t…
Microsoft and SABC Plus drives digital skills access in South Africa
AI fluency and digital learning are becoming widely available across South Africa through new online…
US cloud dominance sparks debate about Europe’s digital sovereignty
Rising cloud dependence is reshaping Europe's digital sovereignty debate, with legal and security co…
OpenAI streamlines data analysis with in-house AI agent
OpenAI’s internal data agent combines memory, code-level understanding, and institutional knowledge …
AI reshapes customer experience, survey finds
Customer experience (CX) leaders view artificial intelligence as indispensable for modern service de…
AI infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing down
Orders and investment in key AI infrastructure, including advanced chips and data-centre capacity, r…
Experts propose frameworks for trustworthy AI systems
Researchers outline emerging priorities for ensuring artificial intelligence systems are safe, relia…
AI could harm the planet but also help save it
Despite high energy demands, AI offers tools to optimise agriculture, buildings, aviation, and energ…
AI and digital skills seen as key for persons with disabilities
Technology-driven jobs are reshaping employment options for persons with disabilities, as policymake…
Critical AI toy security failure exposes children’s data
A security flaw exposed thousands of children’s AI toy chat logs, highlighting serious data protecti…
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK
Driverless taxis may arrive in London sooner than expected, as regulators and technology firms accel…
Enforcement Directorate alleges AI bots rigged games on WinZO platform
India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint alleging that the real-money gamin…
GDPR violation reports surge across Europe in 2025, study finds
European data protection authorities recorded a 22% jump in GDPR breach notifications last year.
Europe opens new digital identity innovation hub in France
ID Campus has opened in the French city of Angers as a new European hub dedicated to identity techno…
AI companions raise growing ethical and mental health concerns
AI companions are increasingly used for emotional support, but their rapid adoption is raising ethic…
AI investment gathers pace as Armenia seeks regional influence
US approval for advanced chip exports marks a milestone in Armenia’s AI ambitions.
Perplexity signs $750 million Azure cloud deal with Microsoft
Microsoft boosts Azure’s AI ambitions through new partnership with Perplexity.
NVIDIA expands open AI tools for robotics
New tools aim to speed up robotics and autonomous systems.
Conversational advertising arrives as OpenAI integrates sponsored content into ChatGPT
Sponsored placements now appear below chatbot answers as OpenAI enters the digital advertising marke…
China moves toward data centres in orbit
Beijing is preparing to push AI infrastructure beyond Earth, signalling a major shift in how and whe…
Google launches Project Genie allowing users to create interactive AI-generated worlds
The experimental research prototype rolls out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States, w…
EU confronts Grok abuse as Brussels tests its digital power
The investigation into Grok’s undressing tool highlights concerns about rising synthetic abuse, EU-U…
Large language models mirror human brain responses to unexpected twists
A study reveals AI prediction failures mirror human cognitive experiences, offering new insights int…
AI reduces late breast cancer diagnoses by 12% in landmark study
Over 2 million people globally are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, making the disease the lea…
Millions use Telegram to create AI deepfake nudes as digital abuse escalates
Researchers warn that AI deepfake channels on Telegram are expanding rapidly, enabling global harass…
Prism launches as OpenAI’s new workspace for scientific papers
Researchers can draft, revise, and publish LaTeX papers within Prism using built-in AI assistance.
UK minister signals interest in universal basic income amid rising AI job disruption
Growing fears over AI’s impact on employment push UK minister Jason Stockwood to suggest a universal…
Italy becomes test case for WhatsApp AI chatbot monetisation
Meta will begin charging developers for each AI chatbot message sent through the WhatsApp Business A…
French public office hit with €5 million CNIL fine after massive data leak
The large-scale breach prompted CNIL to fine France Travail, underlining the rising cyber risks faci…
Google brings AI agent to Chrome in the US
Security controls limit autonomous financial actions by AI.
Historic digital assets regulation bill approved by US Senate committee for the first time
Republicans approved the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act granting CFTC authority over digital a…
Physical AI becomes central to LG’s robotics and automation ambitions
Integrated robotics and physical AI take centre stage in LG's long-term technology strategy.
Netherlands faces rising digital sovereignty threat, data authority warns
The regulator raises alarm over DigiD’s potential US acquisition, stressing that fragmented decision…
ChatGPT becomes everyday assistant for Australian households
Generative AI is becoming a trusted personal assistant for Australian homes, supporting productivity…
Fake AI assistant steals OpenAI credentials from thousands of Chrome users
Security analysts discovered the malicious extension operated undetected for months, stealing OpenAI…
Tech giants weigh massive investment in OpenAI
Major tech firms are considering strategic investments in OpenAI, highlighting rising competition fo…
OpenAI biometric social platform plans spark Worldcoin surge
Plans for a humans-only platform integrating AI tools and biometric identity checks sparked renewed …
Quantum computer advances frontier physics research
A quantum computer has enabled the creation of the most complex time crystal yet, highlighting its p…
Experts dismiss AI link in Amazon’s major 16,000 job cuts
Amazon says its latest job cuts reflect restructuring, while experts downplay claims of AI-driven wo…
UK expands free AI training to reach 10 million workers by 2030
A new UK initiative will deliver practical AI skills to millions of workers across public and privat…
AI learning tools grow in India with Gemini’s JEE preparation rollout
Gemini adds full-length JEE practice exams as Google deepens its AI education push in India
Major layoffs at Amazon reflect tech sector shift toward AI-driven growth
Corporate roles at Amazon face major cuts as the company restructures and accelerates its AI strateg…
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 …