Updates

23 Mar 2026

Scotland sets up national AI agency

Tech partnerships aim to grow AI industry and computing capacity.

23 Mar 2026

Deepfakes scandal puts Elon Musk and X under scrutiny in France

Grok generated deepfakes prompt investigation into market manipulation claims.

23 Mar 2026

Social media ban in Ecuador targets youth crime recruitment

Ecuador debates restricting minors online as social media ban gains momentum

23 Mar 2026

Europe boosts AI, talent and investment to compete with US and China

AI and investment seen as key to Europe’s tech future.

23 Mar 2026

US releases national AI policy framework

Core objectives highlight child protection, community strengthening, intellectual property, free speech, innovation, and workforce development in AI.

23 Mar 2026

Terafab initiative from Elon Musk targets AI and space computing

Under Musk’s leadership, the project tackles current supply chain limits and aims to turn science-fiction-scale technology into reality.

23 Mar 2026

Social media linked to declining well-being among young people

Global study connects heavy social media use with lower life satisfaction.

23 Mar 2026

Deepfake abuse crisis escalates worldwide

The rise of accessible AI tools has intensified digital abuse, highlighting urgent calls for stronger legal frameworks and accountability for technology platforms.

23 Mar 2026

Crypto tax reform in Brazil pushed to 2027

Election-year sensitivities have led Brazil to pause crypto tax reforms, even as the country strengthens oversight and aligns with global reporting standards.

23 Mar 2026

EU lawmakers call for faster enforcement of digital competition rules

Digital Markets Act enforcement delays raise concerns among EU policymakers.