Updates

16 Feb 2026

Parliament halts built-in AI tools on tablets and other devices over data risks

A data protection review has led Parliament to suspend AI features on tablets pending clarification.

16 Feb 2026

From Milan-Cortina to factory floors, AI powers Zhejiang manufacturing

Zhejiang embeds AI into textiles, tyres and EV production, boosting efficiency and accelerating China’s smart manufacturing drive.

16 Feb 2026

Study says China AI governance not purely state-driven

China AI governance reflects legal controls, commercial incentives and cultural values.

16 Feb 2026

Dutch lawyers report surge in AI-generated legal documents

AI use in preparation of legal documents raises quality and workload concerns.

16 Feb 2026

Hollywood groups challenge ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 copyright concerns

Copyright tensions escalate around ByteDance and generative AI filmmaking.

16 Feb 2026

Qwen3.5 debuts with hybrid architecture and expanded multimodal capabilities

Multilingual support expands to 201 languages in Qwen3.5 open-weight release.

15 Feb 2026

Researchers teach AI to interpret complex scientific data from brain scans to alloy design

Scientists are advancing AI techniques that help automate interpretation of complex research data, from brain imaging to materials science, enabling faster discovery and reducing manual bottlenecks in analysing high-dimensional datasets.

15 Feb 2026

Prominent United Nations leaders to attend AI Impact Summit 2026

AI Impact Summit 2026 brings United Nations’ focus to responsible AI development.

15 Feb 2026

UAE launches first AI clinical platform

Company says AI reduces clinician workload and paperwork.

15 Feb 2026

Quebec examines AI debt collection practices

Predictive tools tailor repayment messages to borrowers.