Updates
Google faces scrutiny over AI use of online content
Authorities want to determine if Google’s conduct disadvantaged rival AI developers by restricting access to key online content.
US rollout brings AI face tagging to Amazon Ring
Ring owners can label regular visitors to receive personalised alerts.
MIT introduces rapid object creation using AI
Voice commands are converted into digital models and assembly instructions before a robot constructs the item, removing the need for specialised technical skills.
Deutsche Telekom partners with OpenAI to expand advanced AI services across Europe
New multilingual and privacy-centred AI services will roll out from 2026, helping people communicate and complete tasks more efficiently.
EIB survey shows EU firms lead in investment, innovation and green transition
Belgian companies lead in energy efficiency, Czech firms focus on capacity expansion, and Finnish businesses invest in new products and AI, reflecting broader European trends, according to EIB.
Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to AI in India
Hyperscale infrastructure, workforce development, and sovereign-ready cloud solutions are central to Microsoft’s commitment to making India a global AI leader.
New AI platform accelerates cancer research
Researchers hope the technology will improve treatment selection and help explain why some cancers resist therapy.
National payments system anchors Ethiopia’s digital shift
Instant payments system anchors Ethiopia’s fintech reforms.
AI job interviews raise concerns among recruiters and candidates
AI is increasingly screening job applicants, but candidates and recruiters warn the technology may prioritise speed over fairness, fuelling fears of bias and a declining hiring experience.
UK study warns of risks behind emotional attachments to AI therapists
A University of Sussex study of NHS-prescribed mental-health chatbot Wysa finds that AI therapy is most effective when users develop an emotional bond with the chatbot, but warns of the risks associated with developing that bond.
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