Updates

1 Feb 2026

AI infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing down

Orders and investment in key AI infrastructure, including advanced chips and data-centre capacity, remain robust, with no indication of a near-term slowdown despite market uncertainty.

1 Feb 2026

Experts propose frameworks for trustworthy AI systems

Researchers outline emerging priorities for ensuring artificial intelligence systems are safe, reliable and aligned with human values as deployment expands across society.

1 Feb 2026

AI could harm the planet but also help save it

Despite high energy demands, AI offers tools to optimise agriculture, buildings, aviation, and energy systems for a cleaner and more efficient planet.

1 Feb 2026

AI and digital skills seen as key for persons with disabilities

Technology-driven jobs are reshaping employment options for persons with disabilities, as policymakers highlight AI skills as a key driver of inclusion.

1 Feb 2026

Critical AI toy security failure exposes children’s data

A security flaw exposed thousands of children’s AI toy chat logs, highlighting serious data protection and safety concerns.

1 Feb 2026

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK

Driverless taxis may arrive in London sooner than expected, as regulators and technology firms accelerate plans to bring autonomous transport to UK streets.

1 Feb 2026

Enforcement Directorate alleges AI bots rigged games on WinZO platform

India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint alleging that the real-money gaming platform WinZO used AI-driven bots and simulated gameplay to manipulate game outcomes and mislead users.

31 Jan 2026

GDPR violation reports surge across Europe in 2025, study finds

European data protection authorities recorded a 22% jump in GDPR breach notifications last year.

31 Jan 2026

Europe opens new digital identity innovation hub in France

ID Campus has opened in the French city of Angers as a new European hub dedicated to identity technologies and trust-based digital services. Led by sovereign provider iDAKTO, the initiative aims to bring together public institutions, startups, and researchers to advance secure online systems. The campus will support innovation, training, pilot projects, and cross-sector collaboration. (See more)

31 Jan 2026

AI companions raise growing ethical and mental health concerns

AI companions are increasingly used for emotional support, but their rapid adoption is raising ethical, psychological, and safety concerns, particularly for vulnerable users.