Updates

7 Mar 2026

Privacy lawsuit targets Meta AI glasses after reports of footage review

AI wearables spark backlash as a lawsuit questions the privacy safeguards behind Meta’s smart glasses.

7 Mar 2026

SEC submits guidance on crypto regulation to the White House

New guidance clarifies which crypto assets are treated as securities and how firms should comply with federal regulations.

7 Mar 2026

Gemini leads latest ORCA benchmark on AI maths accuracy

New ORCA benchmark shows Gemini leading AI chatbots in everyday mathematical problems

7 Mar 2026

Debate grows over the future of privacy

Scholars say modern privacy protections only emerged widely after the Second World War.

6 Mar 2026

Social media access for children under 16 set to be banned in Indonesia

New regulation in Indonesia will restrict minors from major platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Roblox.

6 Mar 2026

EU competition scrutiny pushes Meta to reopen WhatsApp AI access

Rival AI developers gain access to WhatsApp after EU regulators challenge Meta’s earlier platform restrictions.

6 Mar 2026

Calls grow to strengthen New Zealand privacy law

Major health data breaches intensify calls to strengthen privacy laws in New Zealand.

6 Mar 2026

EU launches panel on child safety online and social media age rules

Digital safety for minors moves up the EU agenda as a Commission panel studies algorithmic risks and potential social media age limits.

6 Mar 2026

OpenAI explains 5 AI value models transforming enterprise strategy

A new enterprise AI roadmap has emerged after OpenAI detailed 5 value models guiding business transformation.

6 Mar 2026

New Coruna exploit kit targets iPhones running older iOS versions

Google urges iPhone users to update to the latest iOS version after discovering an exploit toolkit capable of bypassing security protections on older devices.