Updates

15 Jan 2026

France weighs social media ban for under 15s

Global pressure is rising to regulate teen access to social media.

15 Jan 2026

Mars expands AI-driven food research

Ingredient research is evolving as Mars uses AI to explore fermentation, plant compounds, and alternative proteins.

15 Jan 2026

AI boom strains global memory chip supply

Analysts warn cheap and plentiful memory is becoming a thing of the past.

15 Jan 2026

UK drops mandatory digital ID plan for workers

Right to work checks will move fully online without introducing a new ID.

14 Jan 2026

Agibot begins Asia-Pacific expansion with Malaysia event

A new robotics centre in Malaysia signals Agibot’s push into Asia-Pacific markets.

14 Jan 2026

UAE faces faster cyber threats powered by AI

Deepfake scams and AI-powered phishing are escalating cyberattacks across the UAE, forcing businesses and individuals to rethink trust, security and digital habits.

14 Jan 2026

AI-generated images raise consent concerns in the UK

Images generated by AI are fuelling political and social concern in the UK, prompting calls for tougher laws to curb deepfake abuse and strengthen online platform accountability.

14 Jan 2026

Starlink adds Grok AI chatbot to improve customer support

Broadband customers can now turn to Grok AI for help, prompting debate over efficiency, reliability, and the future role of human staff.

14 Jan 2026

EU reaffirms commitment to Digital Markets Act enforcement

The Digital Markets Act remains central to EU competition policy as appeals from Apple and Meta highlight rising transatlantic regulatory tensions.

14 Jan 2026

Grok to be integrated into Pentagon networks as the US expands military AI strategy

Pentagon officials say Grok will join existing military AI systems as Washington accelerates adoption of AI across defence operations and digital infrastructure.