Updates

9 Feb 2026

Fake DeepSeek and ChatGPT services draw penalties in China

Knock-off DeepSeek and ChatGPT platforms face penalties for unfair competition.

9 Feb 2026

How early internet choices shaped today’s AI

Three decades after the internet was framed as a space beyond law and responsibility, the same assumptions are quietly shaping how powerful AI systems enter society today, raising urgent questions about who should be held accountable when digital innovation causes real-world harm.

9 Feb 2026

EU strengthens cyber defence after attack on Commission mobile systems

Rising cyber threats across Europe highlight the urgency of new EU cybersecurity frameworks after the Commission halted an intrusion targeting staff data.

9 Feb 2026

Czechia weighs under-15 social media ban as government debate intensifies

Officials in Czechia are considering limits on children’s social media use, mirroring steps abroad and sparking questions about online safety, privacy and enforcement.

9 Feb 2026

New York moves toward data centre moratorium as energy fears grow

More than 230 environmental groups urge Congress to support a national moratorium while New York attempts to build stronger rules for future data centre development.

9 Feb 2026

Crypto.com CEO launches ai.com AI agent platform

Debuting during Super Bowl 60, ai.com targets mass adoption with decentralised AI agents managing schedules, shopping, and communications.

9 Feb 2026

Bitcoin cryptography safe as quantum threat remains distant

Advanced quantum hardware required to break Bitcoin security remains years away, limiting near-term market and network impact.

9 Feb 2026

OpenClaw faces rising security pushback in South Korea

Despite widespread warnings, OpenClaw use continues to grow, attracting users who rely on its automation abilities instead of manual processes.

9 Feb 2026

Smart policing project halted by Greek data protection authority

Biometric street checks ruled unlawful in Greece.

9 Feb 2026

Yuan-pegged stablecoins face new restrictions under China policy

New rules extend China’s digital asset controls to yuan-linked stablecoins and tokenised assets.