Updates

9 Jul 2025

Italy’s Piracy Shield sparks EU scrutiny over digital rights

The EU is examining whether Italy’s Piracy Shield complies with the Digital Services Act and Open Internet rules.

9 Jul 2025

Musk’s chatbot Grok removes offensive content

The Anti-Defamation League labelled Grok’s output ‘dangerous’ and called on AI companies to prevent extremist content.

9 Jul 2025

ChatGPT quietly tests new ‘Study Together’ feature for education

Rather than feeding answers, ChatGPT’s ‘Study Together’ pushes users to think, echoing a tutoring approach.

9 Jul 2025

Sam Altman shrugs off Meta poaching, backs Trump, jabs at Musk

While Meta continues to lure top AI talent, Altman remained unfazed, pointing instead to the strength of his company’s mission and research culture.

9 Jul 2025

AI-made music sparks emotional authenticity debate

Critics debate whether AI music can match emotional depth.

9 Jul 2025

Cybercrime soars as firms underfund defences

With only 11 % of IT resources devoted to security, businesses face escalating threats like AI‑powered malware and phishing.

9 Jul 2025

AI model detects infections from wound photos

Early triage of wound photos could help doctors prioritise urgent cases, especially in rural settings.

9 Jul 2025

Hackers ramp up attacks on employee credentials

Stolen employee details let attackers impersonate staff and infiltrate internal systems, yet organisations often delay responding due to budget or bureaucratic hurdles.

9 Jul 2025

OpenAI locks down operations after DeepSeek model concerns

New fingerprint scans, offline servers and staff restrictions introduced to prevent future leaks at OpenAI.

9 Jul 2025

Phishing 2.0: How AI is making cyber scams more convincing

From Netflix scams to fake Microsoft logins, phishing is evolving. Learn how to spot the red flags before it’s too late.