Updates

17 Nov 2025

Teenagers still face harmful content despite new protections

A BBC investigation finds teenagers are still exposed to harmful social media content despite new safety rules, highlighting the need for parental oversight and platform improvements.

17 Nov 2025

AI tools help eBay stage a comeback

eBay is deploying a suite of artificial intelligence tools to simplify buying and selling as it works to regain relevance in a crowded online retail market.

17 Nov 2025

How neurotech is turning science fiction into lived reality

Neurotechnology, from brain implants that restore speech to devices that help paralysed people walk, has made dramatic advances, prompting hopes as well as ethical alarm.

17 Nov 2025

ChatGPT launches group chats in Asia-Pacific pilot

ChatGPT is rolling out a pilot of group conversation features in multiple Asia-Pacific markets, signalling a shift toward shared and collaborative AI-enabled chats.

17 Nov 2025

Digital records gain official status in Uzbekistan

A new reform in Uzbekistan gives digital records the same status as paper documents, enabling citizens to manage personal information online instead of relying on printed certificates.

17 Nov 2025

Most workers see AI risk but not for themselves

Many people are concerned about AI’s economic effects but often see their own jobs as safe, highlighting a gap between awareness and action on skill development.

17 Nov 2025

AI reveals hidden messages in gut microbes

New insights using AI show how gut microbes influence metabolites, opening paths for therapies tailored to individual microbiomes.

17 Nov 2025

Meta pushes deeper into robotics with key hardware move

Analysts say Meta’s robotics push reflects a shift toward embodied AI and metaverse integration.

17 Nov 2025

Disney+ prepares AI tools for user creations

The streaming platform’s upcoming update combines interactivity, gaming and AI-powered creativity for subscribers.

16 Nov 2025

NotebookLM gains automated Deep Research tool and wider file support

Deep Research brings structured online research to NotebookLM.