Updates
SoundCloud breach exposes nearly 30 million users
Attackers released the data publicly after an extortion attempt failed.
Meta boosts AI spending plans for 2026
New AI models are being tested as successors to Llama.
Class-action claims challenge WhatsApp end-to-end encryption practices
Encryption standards remain central as WhatsApp pushes back against data access allegations.
W debuts as Europe seeks social media independence
Identity checks and EU data laws will underpin the new platform.
EU–US data privacy certification strengthens StackAdapt compliance
The certification enhances StackAdapt’s ability to support international data processing while meeting strict European data protection expectations.
Council presidency launches talks on AI deepfakes and cyberattacks
Deepfakes and cyberattacks are increasingly framed as linked threats to EU democratic systems under new Council talks.
Experts debate when quantum computers could break modern encryption
Quantum breakthroughs are heightening fears that current encryption could soon fail, exposing financial, healthcare, and defence networks.
AI-driven semiconductor expansion continues despite market doubts
Semiconductor suppliers are reporting record orders as AI-driven data centre expansion continues across global chip manufacturing supply chains.
Google faces new UK rules over AI summaries and publisher rights
Proposed UK rules could limit how Google’s AI summaries reuse news content.
AI surge ‘bigger than the internet’ but with risk of major shake-out
Cisco’s CEO cautions that the rapid investment and hype around artificial intelligence today could resemble past tech bubbles, with disruption and consolidation ahead.
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