Updates

21 Jan 2026

Davos hears Fink warn AI could deepen inequality

With AI set to reshape millions of office jobs, Davos leaders are being challenged to prove this technological boom won’t become yet another windfall for the few at everyone else’s expense.

21 Jan 2026

Davos 2026 reveals competing visions for AI

From Microsoft to Google DeepMind, AI leaders at Davos stressed the need for practical use, international safeguards, and realistic expectations about machine intelligence.

21 Jan 2026

OpenAI models embedded into ServiceNow for enterprise automation

The integration of OpenAI models into ServiceNow aims to shift enterprise AI from experimentation towards secure, large-scale deployment across IT, finance, and operational systems.

21 Jan 2026

Workers voice concern over AI-driven workplace change

Nearly half of workers fear AI may benefit employers more than employees.

21 Jan 2026

UNESCO raises alarm over government use of internet shutdowns

A record surge in internet shutdowns has prompted UNESCO to urge governments to protect digital access, warning that disruptions fuel misinformation and erode fundamental rights.

21 Jan 2026

UK study tests social media restrictions on children’s mental health

Researchers will monitor or limit social media use among 4,000 pupils in the UK to assess impacts on anxiety, depression, bullying, and offline social interaction.

21 Jan 2026

New EU cybersecurity package strengthens resilience and ENISA powers

A revised EU Cybersecurity Act links certification reform with supply-chain derisking, simplified compliance, and stronger operational powers for ENISA amid rising geopolitical cyber threats.

21 Jan 2026

Cisco and OpenAI push AI-native software development

Partnering with OpenAI, Cisco integrated AI agents into production workflows, highlighting how generative AI can function reliably at enterprise scale.

21 Jan 2026

UK names industry leaders to steer safe AI adoption in finance

With most UK financial firms already using AI, new Champions aim to turn rapid adoption into secure, practical delivery.

21 Jan 2026

Experts warn over unreliable AI medical guidance

Investigations suggest some AI systems rely on unverified or outdated sources, increasing the risk of misleading medical guidance.