Updates

10 Jan 2026

AI helps solve alpine rescue mystery

A red helmet spotted by AI proved crucial in narrowing the search area.

10 Jan 2026

Robotics industry sets out key trends for 2026

Humanoid robots face pressure to prove efficiency in real workplaces.

10 Jan 2026

WhatsApp scams prompt Meta crackdown

Millions of WhatsApp accounts tied to financial scams were taken down by Meta following reports of widespread fraud targeting users.

10 Jan 2026

EU instructs X to keep all Grok chatbot records

X must preserve Grok data under EU rules as regulators hold the platform accountable for AI-generated content.

9 Jan 2026

CES 2026 showcases AI and robotics innovations

From robotaxis to smart bricks and AI holograms, CES 2026 highlights how AI is shaping the next generation of consumer tech.

9 Jan 2026

UMMC conducts one of first multi-country live surgeries using 5G and AI

The medical centre is gearing up for more live surgeries, all powered by the innovative extended reality platform.

9 Jan 2026

New York launches 2026 with new AI proposals

State leaders are placing AI firmly at the centre of early 2026 policy debates, combining new safeguards with efforts to support innovation. The approach reflects growing attention to how AI affects everyday services, consumer trust, and economic development.

9 Jan 2026

Why data centres are becoming a flashpoint in US towns

As data centres in the US spread beyond traditional tech hubs into small towns and suburbs, residents are increasingly questioning who truly benefits from the infrastructure powering the digital economy. Concerns over transparency, resource use, and local impact are shaping how communities respond to these projects.

9 Jan 2026

Global AI adoption reaches record levels in 2025

Open-source AI platforms such as DeepSeek are lowering barriers, enabling adoption in regions with limited access to traditional AI services.

9 Jan 2026

AI sovereignty test in South Korea reaches a critical phase

A clash over vision encoders has exposed uncertainty at the heart of South Korea’s AI strategy and its push for technological independence.