Updates

4 Feb 2026

Ofcom expands scrutiny of X over Grok deepfake concerns

The inquiry into X continues while Ofcom warns that the current law restricts action against standalone chatbots capable of producing harmful sexual deepfakes.

4 Feb 2026

EU AI Act guidance delay raises compliance uncertainty

Critics warn that further delays could weaken confidence in the EU AI Act and leave companies unclear about upcoming compliance requirements.

4 Feb 2026

EU moves closer to decision on ChatGPT oversight

Brussels is assessing whether ChatGPT meets the criteria for the EU’s toughest platform regime, following user numbers far exceeding the DSA’s regulatory threshold.

4 Feb 2026

France targets X over algorithm abuse allegations

Regulators in both France and the UK are examining X and xAI amid claims of manipulated systems and AI-generated sexualised deepfakes that may breach privacy and safety rules.

4 Feb 2026

AI legal tool rattles European data stocks

Analysts warned that AI-driven automation may intensify competition and weaken pricing power across data-heavy legal and financial businesses.

4 Feb 2026

Porto summit highlights growing risks to undersea internet cables

As digital economies grow ever more reliant on invisible networks beneath the ocean, leaders gathering in Porto warned that even minor disruptions to undersea cables could have far-reaching consequences, making global cooperation on resilience more urgent than ever.

4 Feb 2026

ChatGPT restored after global outage disrupts users worldwide

Thousands reported ChatGPT errors across several regions before OpenAI applied mitigations and restored normal service after prolonged disruption.

4 Feb 2026

Biodegradable sensors developed to cut e-waste and monitor air pollution

New OFET-based sensors blend organic semiconductors with biodegradable polymers for sustainable environmental monitoring.

4 Feb 2026

WordPress introduces rules for responsible AI use

Clear disclosure, strict licensing and higher quality thresholds sit at the centre of WordPress’s latest move to manage the growing role of AI across its ecosystem.

4 Feb 2026

AI skills are gaining momentum among college students

AI tools are widely used by college students, but most learn to use them independently rather than through formal courses