Updates

13 Feb 2026

Hybrid AI could reshape robotics and defence

Investors see hybrid AI as next commercial frontier.

13 Feb 2026

EU faces tension over potential ban on AI ‘pornification’

Pressure grows on EU parliamentarians to act on AI pornification, yet disagreements over scope and proportionality persist, preventing a decisive agreement.

13 Feb 2026

Researchers tackle LLM regression with on policy training

Self distillation method preserves earlier model skills.

13 Feb 2026

Latam-GPT signals new AI ambition in Latin America

A new supercomputer will soon support Latam-GPT as Chile positions the region for greater technological independence instead of dependence on foreign models.

13 Feb 2026

European ombudsman opens probe into AI use in EU funding reviews

Allegations of unfair AI scoring have triggered the first institutional review of automated systems in high-stakes EU research and innovation funding decisions.

13 Feb 2026

AI safety leader quits Anthropic with global risk warning

Industry tensions are rising after an Anthropic safeguards expert resigned, citing ethical strain and concern over advanced AI’s direction.

13 Feb 2026

Young voices seek critical approach to AI in classrooms

Consensus favours critical understanding over blanket bans.

13 Feb 2026

Next-gen AI infrastructure boosted by Samsung HBM4

Mass production of the new high-bandwidth memory signals intensifying competition in AI semiconductor supply chains and performance optimisation.

13 Feb 2026

Illicit trafficking payments rise across blockchain channels

Investigators are tracking trafficking, laundering, and recruitment networks using cryptocurrency to finance forced labour, sexual exploitation, and related criminal activity.

13 Feb 2026

EU considers blanket crypto ban targeting Russia

Proposed measures could extend to banks and central bank digital currency infrastructure as the EU strengthens financial pressure linked to the Ukraine conflict.