Updates

30 Jan 2026

Tech giants weigh massive investment in OpenAI

Major tech firms are considering strategic investments in OpenAI, highlighting rising competition for dominance in AI infrastructure.

30 Jan 2026

OpenAI biometric social platform plans spark Worldcoin surge

Plans for a humans-only platform integrating AI tools and biometric identity checks sparked renewed investor interest in the OpenAI-linked token.

30 Jan 2026

UK expands free AI training to reach 10 million workers by 2030

A new UK initiative will deliver practical AI skills to millions of workers across public and private sectors.

30 Jan 2026

AI learning tools grow in India with Gemini’s JEE preparation rollout

Gemini adds full-length JEE practice exams as Google deepens its AI education push in India

30 Jan 2026

Major layoffs at Amazon reflect tech sector shift toward AI-driven growth

Corporate roles at Amazon face major cuts as the company restructures and accelerates its AI strategy.

29 Jan 2026

Pornhub to block new UK users over tougher age-check rules

Pornhub has decided to block UK users unless they register by a specified date due to issues with the UK’s Online Safety Act’s age verification requirements.

29 Jan 2026

SoundCloud breach exposes nearly 30 million users

Attackers released the data publicly after an extortion attempt failed.

29 Jan 2026

Meta boosts AI spending plans for 2026

New AI models are being tested as successors to Llama.

29 Jan 2026

Class-action claims challenge WhatsApp end-to-end encryption practices

Encryption standards remain central as WhatsApp pushes back against data access allegations.

29 Jan 2026

W debuts as Europe seeks social media independence

Identity checks and EU data laws will underpin the new platform.