Updates

22 Jan 2026

AI model maps how humans form emotions

The system combines bodily signals, sensory input and language without preset emotion labels.

22 Jan 2026

YouTube’s 2026 strategy places AI at the heart of moderation and monetisation

New biometric verification requirements show how YouTube is addressing deepfakes and AI impersonation while expanding platform control over creator identity and privacy.

22 Jan 2026

Why AI systems privilege Western perspectives: ‘The Silicon Gaze’

As AI tools influence healthcare and employment, evidence of Western-centric bias intensifies calls for stronger accountability and global AI governance frameworks.

22 Jan 2026

Youth express higher concern over AI job disruption, global survey indicates

A global Randstad survey finds that younger workers are more concerned than older generations about artificial intelligence adversely affecting jobs and careers.

22 Jan 2026

ChatGPT introduces age prediction to strengthen teen safety

Additional protections will apply when ChatGPT detects accounts that may belong to minors, limiting exposure to sensitive or risky material.

22 Jan 2026

New AI system helps improve cross-neurotype communication

The system trains users to avoid ambiguity and adjust everyday language choices.

22 Jan 2026

New consortium applies AI to early drug research

The project aims to speed up early-stage drug research using open datasets and AI models.

22 Jan 2026

UK toy industry trends show promising market recovery amid social media challenges

UK toy sales are rising, driven by older kids and adults, but potential social media restrictions for under-16s could challenge marketing strategies.

22 Jan 2026

EU telecoms reform advances in small steps

Member state resistance continues to block a unified European telecoms market.

22 Jan 2026

Amodei warns US AI chip exports to China risk national security

Concerns are growing after Amodei warned that exporting advanced AI chips to China could weaken US national security.