Updates

18 Feb 2026

Social media ban for children gains momentum in Germany

Social media safeguards and economic headwinds shape Germany’s latest policy debate.

18 Feb 2026

Government ramps up online safety for children in the UK

Legislation will allow faster action on age limits, addictive features, and non-consensual image sharing to protect children online.

18 Feb 2026

Bitcoin and Ethereum gains face new crypto tax under Dutch law

Critics warn the new law may force crypto holders to sell assets to cover taxes, while some exemptions provide limited relief for small investors.

18 Feb 2026

AI features disabled on MEP tablets amid European Parliament security concerns

Cybersecurity checks showed some AI features send data off-device, leading to MEPs losing writing and virtual assistants on Parliament tablets.

18 Feb 2026

Windows 11 gains enterprise 5G management through Ericsson partnership

Managed 5G bundles roll out globally following Ericsson and Microsoft integration.

18 Feb 2026

Google outlines progress in responsible AI development

Expanding access to AI tools by Google is expected to drive progress in science, healthcare and environmental resilience, highlighting the technology’s growing societal impact.

18 Feb 2026

Shein faces formal proceedings under EU Digital Services Act

Brussels launches in-depth Digital Services Act action against online retailer Shein.

18 Feb 2026

Hyperscale data centres planned under Meta and NVIDIA deal

The partnership with Meta, combining advanced GPUs, CPUs and networking, supports next-generation AI workloads at global scale while improving efficiency.

18 Feb 2026

New Mastercard Move integration powers Ericsson fintech platform

Ericsson and Mastercard will integrate Mastercard Move into the Ericsson Fintech Platform to expand digital wallets and cross-border transfers. The partnership targets telecom operators, banks, and fintechs seeking to launch new payment services and reach underserved communities. By combining Ericsson’s cloud-native fintech infrastructure with Mastercard Move’s money transfer network, the companies aim to simplify integration, (See more)

18 Feb 2026

AI to transform India’s $400 billion IT ambition by 2030

Modi says India IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030 driven by AI-led transformation.