Updates

6 Feb 2026

EU split widens over ban on AI nudification apps

Parliament groups debate adding a clear ban on nudification tools to the EU’s AI omnibus, following a surge in concern over non-consensual image generation.

6 Feb 2026

MIT researchers unveil EnCompass for AI agent search

By separating workflow design from search strategy, EnCompass gives developers flexible control over how AI agents evaluate and optimise LLM outputs.

6 Feb 2026

Germany fines Amazon €59 million for abusing market power in seller pricing

Amazon disputes the ruling and claims the decision contradicts EU consumer standards, as Germany intensifies scrutiny of powerful digital platforms.

6 Feb 2026

Spain faces escalating battle with Telegram founder

Critics intensify pressure on Spain over plans for tighter digital controls as Pedro Sánchez rejects claims from Pavel Durov that the reforms threaten online freedoms.

6 Feb 2026

Claude Opus 4.6 sets new benchmark for enterprise AI

Enhanced Claude safety testing, cyber safeguards, and adaptive reasoning controls strengthen alignment while supporting more powerful long-running AI deployments.

6 Feb 2026

AI predicts brain age and cancer survival

BrainIAC uses AI to analyse brain MRIs, enabling predictions of neurological conditions and cancer outcomes while performing effectively even with limited training data.

6 Feb 2026

Startup founded by Nobel laureate focuses on scalable quantum chips

Revolutionary chip designs could remove key barriers preventing quantum computers from scaling, bringing scientists closer to solving problems beyond the reach of today’s fastest supercomputers.

6 Feb 2026

AI set to redefine Indian industry and economy

India is preparing to turn artificial intelligence into a foundational infrastructure, reshaping industry, services, and the economy on a global scale.

6 Feb 2026

Claude AI will remain ad-free to preserve user trust and deep reasoning

Anthropic has announced that its flagship AI assistant Claude will remain ad-free and focused on deep conversational assistance, rejecting advertising within chats to prioritise user trust and helpfulness in sensitive or work-oriented contexts.

6 Feb 2026

AI drives bold change with five technologies at Milano Cortina 2026

AI will reshape the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics through smarter broadcasting, digital fan engagement, athlete protection, and sustainable design.