Updates

27 Jan 2026

The UK labour market feels a sharper impact from AI use

AI adoption boosts efficiency for UK firms but coincides with net workforce reductions.

27 Jan 2026

Nova ransomware claims breach of KPMG Netherlands

The reported attack of Nova on KPMG Netherlands adds pressure on firms managing critical financial and compliance data.

27 Jan 2026

Ten cybersecurity predictions for 2026 from experts: How AI will reshape cyber risks

According to the cybersecurity experts, in 2026 artificial intelligence will increasingly shape cyber risk, from adaptive malware to large-scale, AI-driven social engineering affecting people, systems, and operations.

27 Jan 2026

EU classifies WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform

New EU rules require WhatsApp to address disinformation risks and strengthen protections for minors and vulnerable users.

27 Jan 2026

France proposes EU tools to map foreign tech dependence

A proposed Digital Sovereignty Observatory by France would map EU reliance on non-European cloud, AI and cybersecurity services.

27 Jan 2026

TikTok outages spark fears over data control and censorship in the US

Technical disruptions and outages on TikTok coincided with US ownership restructuring, sparking public concern about surveillance and censorship risks.

27 Jan 2026

Maia 200 AI inference accelerator unveiled by Microsoft

Advanced silicon design, high-bandwidth networking, and optimised memory systems enable scalable, cost-efficient AI inference at global cloud scale.

27 Jan 2026

Siri set for major AI overhaul through Google’s Gemini partnership

AI expansion efforts place Apple closer to rivals as Gemini models enhance Siri’s search and productivity functions.

27 Jan 2026

Musk’s X under EU Commission scrutiny over Grok sexualised images

The investigation, launched by the European Commission under the Digital Services Act, follows similar inquiries by the UK’s Ofcom and temporary blocks in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

27 Jan 2026

AI Overviews leans heavily on YouTube for health information

New research shows Google AI Overviews rely on YouTube more than hospitals or government agencies for health-related search answers.