Updates

11 Feb 2026

Security flaw reveals AI chat histories at scale

Misconfigured cloud database triggers major AI data leak.

11 Feb 2026

Enterprise AI security evolves as Cisco expands AI Defense capabilities

As AI agents gain autonomy, Cisco updates AI Defense to protect data, tools and workflows.

10 Feb 2026

EMFA guidance sets expectations for Big Tech media protections

Media groups say enforcement is now crucial as EMFA obligations move from law to practice.

10 Feb 2026

Dutch MPs renew push to move data off US clouds

Calls grow for European cloud alternatives in the Netherlands.

10 Feb 2026

ChatGPT begins limited ads test in the US

User privacy remains questionable with ChatGPT ads rollout.

10 Feb 2026

The EU invests €700 million in the largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC

The initiative is a key component of the broader ‘Chips for Europe’ project, which aims to boost Europe’s semiconductor competitiveness and sovereignty.

10 Feb 2026

US lawsuits target social media platforms for deliberate child engagement designs

Plaintiffs claim social media platforms employed techniques like slot machines and Big Tobacco to maximise engagement in children, prompting lawsuits across multiple states against Meta, YouTube and TikTok.

10 Feb 2026

AI governance takes focus at UN security dialogue

A new UN practice guide unveiled at the dialogue aims to ensure AI tools counter violent extremism while safeguarding human rights and ethical governance.

10 Feb 2026

EU challenges Meta over WhatsApp AI restrictions

Regulators are challenging Meta’s move to block rival AI assistants from WhatsApp, citing risks to fair competition in the rapidly expanding AI market.

10 Feb 2026

EU telecom simplification at risk as Digital Networks Act adds extra admin

Fresh analysis indicates the Digital Networks Act could create heavier workloads for telecom watchdogs, challenging EU promises of a more efficient regulatory model.