Updates

20 Jan 2026

World Economic Forum 2026 highlights human-centred AI at work

Leaders are increasingly reframing AI as a tool to amplify human potential, shifting the focus away from automation toward more meaningful and creative work.

20 Jan 2026

UNESCO links AI development with climate responsibility

At the Paris summit, industry leaders outlined practical ways to boost AI efficiency while advancing internal climate goals.

20 Jan 2026

OECD says generative AI reshapes education with mixed results

Education-focused AI tools grounded in learning science are delivering stronger outcomes than general-purpose chatbots, OECD analysis shows.

20 Jan 2026

Cyberviolence against women rises across Europe amid deepfake abuse

Digital platforms are amplifying cyberviolence against women, as deepfake pornography and online harassment spread faster than effective safeguards.

20 Jan 2026

Gemini flaw exposed Google Calendar data through hidden prompts

Hidden prompts embedded in Google Calendar invites allowed Gemini to leak private meeting data without direct user interaction.

20 Jan 2026

European Parliament moves to force AI companies to pay news publishers

A draft European Parliament report signals tougher copyright enforcement, as AI firms face mounting pressure to pay publishers and address deepfakes linked to synthetic media tools.

20 Jan 2026

AI firms fall short of EU transparency rules on training data

The European Commission questions whether leading AI firms comply with the EU’s transparency obligations, as training data disclosures remain vague instead of being detailed.

20 Jan 2026

Anthropic report shows AI is reshaping work instead of replacing jobs

Fears of mass job losses ease as Anthropic research reveals AI supports specific tasks instead of eliminating roles, with productivity gains limited by task complexity.

20 Jan 2026

Labour MPs press Starmer to consider UK under-16s social media ban

Children’s online safety returns to the spotlight as Labour MPs push Starmer to evaluate a UK under-16s social media ban instead of relying on platform self-regulation.

20 Jan 2026

New IBM offering blends expert teams and AI digital workers for enterprise scale

IBM has introduced a consulting service that pairs human specialists with AI-driven digital workers to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence adoption and operationalise AI-powered processes across business functions.