Updates

13 Feb 2026

Alphabet seeks 20 billion dollars in AI bond sale

Spending on AI infrastructure could hit 185 billion dollars this year.

13 Feb 2026

ChatGPT starts limited advertising rollout in the US

A limited US rollout introduces ChatGPT ads outside AI-generated responses.

12 Feb 2026

X given deadline by Brazil to curb Grok sexualised outputs

Brazil has ordered X to immediately stop its chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit images, escalating international pressure on the platform over the misuse of generative AI tools. The order, issued on 11 February by Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency and National Consumer Rights Bureau, requires X to prevent the creation of sexualised content involving (See more)

12 Feb 2026

Codex growth prompts OpenAI to expand access

Deep Research updates and Codex growth highlight rapid OpenAI product iteration.

12 Feb 2026

Threads users can now personalise algorithms with Dear Algo feature

The feature is being tested with users in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand before Meta rolls it out to additional countries at a later date.

12 Feb 2026

AWS chief sees AI shifting from content creation to autonomous task completion

Autonomous task completion through AI inference delivers exponentially greater enterprise value than content generation, according to AWS predictions for 2026.

12 Feb 2026

Women driving tech innovation as Web Summit marks 10 years

New data from Web Summit reveals climbing participation from women in global tech, supported by inclusive training pathways and stronger regional investment in innovation.

12 Feb 2026

Hackers abuse legitimate admin software to hide cyber attacks

Huntress warns of growing abuse of legitimate IT software in cyber attacks.

12 Feb 2026

AI playlist creator comes to Youtube for Premium subscribers

YouTube Music is rolling out an AI-powered playlist generator that lets Premium users create personalised playlists from simple text or voice prompts on iOS and Android.

12 Feb 2026

Global coalition demands ban on AI-nudification tools over child-safety fears

Campaigners say tech firms must block AI-generated sexual images as pressure grows to outlaw nudification tools linked to widespread harm and exploitation.