Updates

8 Jan 2026

Grok incident renews scrutiny of generative AI safety

A high-profile Grok incident has reignited concerns over safeguards, accountability, and enforcement gaps in generative AI systems.

8 Jan 2026

ChatGPT reaches 40 million daily users for health advice

Surveys show US adults and healthcare workers increasingly rely on ChatGPT for symptom checking, medical research summarisation, and understanding treatment options outside traditional clinical hours.

8 Jan 2026

Social Security move to digital payments

Direct deposit and prepaid cards are now the main payment methods for US benefit recipients.

8 Jan 2026

AI-designed sensors open new paths for early cancer detection

Researchers aim to develop a home diagnostic kit capable of detecting up to 30 cancers while enabling targeted therapeutic delivery.

8 Jan 2026

Sedgwick breach linked to TridentLocker ransomware attack

Authorities investigate TridentLocker’s growing list of victims, including Sedgwick’s federal services branch.

8 Jan 2026

EU pushes for open-source commercialisation to reduce tech dependence

A forthcoming EU strategy will focus on governance, security, and market integration to turn open-source innovation into viable commercial alternatives.

8 Jan 2026

Researchers launch AURA to protect AI knowledge graphs

The AURA framework introduces active degradation for AI knowledge graphs, preventing unauthorised use of stolen data and providing enterprises with a new layer of security in advanced AI applications.

8 Jan 2026

Healthcare systems face mounting risk from CrazyHunter ransomware

Security analysts warn that CrazyHunter ransomware poses a serious threat to healthcare operations.

8 Jan 2026

World Liberty Financial files to launch national trust bank for USD1

The trust company will provide fee-free USD1 issuance, USD conversion, and secure custody under strict federal, AML, and cybersecurity standards.

8 Jan 2026

AI assistant and cheaper autonomy headline Ford’s CES 2026 announcements

New AI features and a cheaper, more capable BlueCruise system signal Ford’s push toward software-led vehicle experiences.