Updates

13 Aug 2025

AI browsers accused of harvesting sensitive data, according to new study

Researchers warn that AI-powered browsers track and share personal data, sometimes during private browsing, potentially breaching GDPR and US privacy regulations.

13 Aug 2025

Musk’s xAI makes Grok 4 free worldwide for a limited time

Grok 4 is now free for all, although its most powerful version, Grok 4 Heavy, remains exclusive to paying subscribers.

13 Aug 2025

Russia to phase out Mastercard and Visa

The Central Bank aims to reduce reliance on foreign payment networks, strengthening domestic financial control and digital payment infrastructure.

13 Aug 2025

Crypto crime unit expands with Binance

T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen over $250 million in illicit crypto and expands with Binance to improve real-time detection and prevention of hacks.

13 Aug 2025

Nvidia holds record share of S&P 500

The chipmaker’s stock has soared since 2022, yet analysts warn that China tensions, power limits, and new rivals could threaten future growth.

13 Aug 2025

West Midlands to train 2.3 million adults in AI skills

Mayor says AI should be taught like English or maths.

13 Aug 2025

eBay uses AI to attract more marketplace sellers

AI-assisted tools now help generate around 500,000 eBay listings every day.

13 Aug 2025

EU targets eight members states over cybersecurity directive implementation delay

Eight EU countries have been warned by the European Commission for failing to meet the October 2024 deadline to implement the NIS2 Directive, which strengthens cybersecurity rules across critical sectors.

13 Aug 2025

Anthropic adds recall ability to Claude

Memory feature is available to Max, Team and Enterprise subscribers.

13 Aug 2025

Data breach hits cervical cancer screening programme

Authorities warn of potential fraud after sensitive medical data theft.