Updates
EU moves to extend child abuse detection rules
Brussels wants to extend interim child protection rules until 2028, ensuring online services can continue detecting and reporting child sexual abuse material under existing safeguards.
Mac users lose ChatGPT voice access in 2026
OpenAI has announced the removal of Voice functionality from its ChatGPT macOS app, citing plans to deliver more consistent voice experiences across platforms.
Civil servants and AI will work together in 2050
Governments must strengthen foresight, create experimentation spaces, and embed continuous learning to remain effective in an AI-enabled future.
TSA introduces a fee for travellers without ID
US airport travellers without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 TSA fee from February, as authorities introduce a new alternative identity verification system.
EU sets course for digital euro adoption
A new Council mandate sets the legal framework for a digital euro, introducing privacy safeguards, holding limits, and measures to preserve cash access throughout the EU.
Bank of England governor warns AI could displace jobs at Industrial Revolution scale
The governor of the Bank of England has warned that artificial intelligence is likely to displace workers in ways comparable to the Industrial Revolution, while also reshaping entry-level employment and skills demand in the UK economy.
Dubai charities open doors to crypto donations
By embracing virtual assets in charitable giving, Dubai continues to position itself as a global centre for innovation in humanitarian and philanthropic initiatives.
Google study shows teens embrace AI
The Future Report finds young people embrace AI but call for guidance and transparency, reflecting their readiness to shape a safe and equitable digital future.
UK plans ban on deepfake AI nudification apps
Proposed UK legislation would criminalise AI nudification apps, strengthening protections against deepfake abuse and increasing pressure on developers and platforms to prevent image-based exploitation.
Major IBM training programme to boost India’s AI, cybersecurity and quantum skills
IBM has committed to training 5 million learners in India in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030 through its SkillsBuild platform, aiming to broaden access to advanced technology education and bolster workforce readiness.
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