Updates

26 Jan 2026

Monnett highlights EU digital sovereignty in social media

Built in Luxembourg, Monnett reflects European digital sovereignty values.

26 Jan 2026

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters

The move comes before a child safety trial in Los Angeles.

26 Jan 2026

Australia’s social media ban raises concern for social media companies

Millions of child-linked accounts have been removed in Australia.

26 Jan 2026

Rapid AI growth tests regulation in the Gulf

As AI drives national strategies, Gulf states face pressure to regulate swiftly without harming diversification goals.

26 Jan 2026

WorldLeaks claims massive Nike data leak

An alleged Nike breach highlights the shift from ransomware encryption to pure data extortion strategies.

26 Jan 2026

China gains ground in global AI race

Open-source AI is reshaping competition between China and the US.

26 Jan 2026

IMF chief sounds alarm at Davos 2026 over AI and disruption to entry-level labour

AI-driven automation is accelerating labour market disruption for young workers, according to new IMF analysis.

26 Jan 2026

UN warns of rising AI-driven threats to child safety

International agencies, including the UN, urge stronger AI literacy and enhanced protections for minors across digital systems.

26 Jan 2026

Apple accuses the EU of blocking App Store compliance changes

DMA enforcement is increasingly shaping relations between the Commission and Big Tech, with Apple at the centre of the latest dispute.

26 Jan 2026

ChatGPT model draws scrutiny over Grokipedia citations

AI-generated encyclopaedias such as Grokipedia are intensifying debate over reliability, transparency, and automated knowledge risks.