Updates

19 Jan 2026

xAI faces stricter pollution rules for Memphis data centre

Stricter air pollution rules now apply to xAI’s Memphis data centre after a loophole allowed turbine-based power generation without full permits.

19 Jan 2026

EU revises Cybersecurity Act to streamline certification

Proposed changes to the Cybersecurity Act aim to streamline certification schemes and reduce regulatory complexity across member states.

19 Jan 2026

CIRO discloses scale of August 2025 cyber incident

A phishing attack on CIRO exposed personal and financial data linked to hundreds of thousands of people across Canada.

19 Jan 2026

What happens to software careers in the AI era

As AI handles more of the routine programming work, the developers who thrive will be those who can shape the right questions, balance trade-offs, and keep technology aligned with real human goals.

19 Jan 2026

MIT advances cooling for scalable quantum chips

The approach replaces bulky optical systems with on-chip photonics, improving cooling stability and enabling scalable trapped-ion quantum architectures.

19 Jan 2026

OpenAI outlines advertising plans for ChatGPT access

Advertising experiments in ChatGPT aim to fund broader access, with OpenAI confirming no data sales, no ads for minors, and exclusions for sensitive topics.

19 Jan 2026

New Steam rules redefine when AI use must be disclosed

A policy update from Steam narrows AI disclosure obligations, easing concerns over development tools while maintaining transparency for artwork, audio and narrative elements.

19 Jan 2026

Kazakhstan adopts AI robotics for orthopaedic surgery

The method improves joint replacement accuracy as authorities work to reduce the gap between demand and available surgeries.

19 Jan 2026

New ETSI standard defines cybersecurity rules for AI systems

AI cybersecurity gains formal structure as ETSI introduces EN 304 223, with ETSI outlining security principles spanning design, deployment, maintenance and end of life.

19 Jan 2026

RCB to use AI cameras at Chinnaswamy Stadium for crowd management

Royal Challengers Bengaluru plans to install AI-powered cameras at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to enhance crowd monitoring and safety measures ahead of the IPL season.