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AI users spend 40% of saved time fixing errors
Despite AI adoption saving hours each week, many employees spend that time reworking outputs, limiting overall productivity gains.
Stranger Things director denies ChatGPT writing rumours
Rumours that AI helped write the Stranger Things finale have been rejected by the documentary’s director.
UK users can now disable Shorts autoplay with new YouTube feature
YouTube is rolling out a new setting in the UK that allows parents to switch off Shorts autoplay and continuous scrolling to help manage children’s screen time and reduce addictive viewing behaviours.
EU allocates $356 million for AI and digital technologies
European technologies are receiving sustainable, human-focused investment to lead in emerging digital sectors and critical raw materials.
Ofcom probes AI companion chatbot over age checks
The probe examines possible breaches of the Online Safety Act.
Regulators press on with Grok investigations in Britain and Canada
British and Canadian authorities say Grok probes will continue even after xAI introduced new content safeguards.
Japan and ASEAN agree to boost AI collaboration
ASEAN and Japan’s joint initiatives in AI and semiconductors aim to boost research ties and regional competitiveness.
Council of Europe highlights legal frameworks for AI fairness
Public authorities and equality bodies are urged to apply EU and Council of Europe rules to prevent bias in AI deployment.
Brazil excluded from WhatsApp rival AI chatbot ban
Meta has paused enforcement of its WhatsApp chatbot ban in Brazil, while regulators assess whether the policy unfairly favours Meta AI over competing services.
How Switzerland can shape AI in 2026
With global AI competition shifting from sheer computing power to practical, trustworthy solutions, Switzerland is being urged to turn its local institutions, skills system, and tradition of neutrality into a distinct advantage in 2026.
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