Updates

26 Feb 2026

Geneva 2027 Summit and Switzerland’s vision for AI

As Geneva prepares to host a landmark global AI summit, Switzerland is seeking to redefine the debate with a pragmatic, human-centred vision that moves beyond both fear and hype.

26 Feb 2026

Italy orders Amazon to stop processing sensitive employee data after privacy ruling

Regulators in Italy blocked Amazon’s use of sensitive employee data, citing excessive surveillance and retention practices that violated EU privacy rules governing workplace information.

26 Feb 2026

EU moves to enforce digital fairness rules with stronger consumer oversight

Brussels is tightening enforcement around digital fairness, aiming to reinforce consumer rights across the EU’s expanding online marketplace.

26 Feb 2026

New MIT system turns creative AI models into durable objects

Users can specify materials and load conditions, allowing rapid optimisation of objects that are ready for 3D printing within seconds.

26 Feb 2026

ESMA sets guidance for crypto perpetuals and CFDs

Firms must follow intervention rules, including leverage limits, risk warnings, margin close-outs, and negative balance protection for crypto CFDs.

26 Feb 2026

Microsoft backs Australia’s next phase of digital government with new AI and cloud agreement

A renewed partnership between Microsoft and Australia aims to modernise government infrastructure, boost productivity, enhance security compliance and develop public sector skills for responsible AI use.

26 Feb 2026

AI misuse exposed as OpenAI details global disinformation and scam networks

China, Russia and scam groups used ChatGPT in coordinated campaigns, according to OpenAI’s latest threat report.

26 Feb 2026

Meta AI flood of unusable abuse tips overwhelms US investigators

A New Mexico lawsuit reveals growing concerns that Meta’s AI systems create vast numbers of low-quality alerts instead of actionable leads, hindering child safety teams.

26 Feb 2026

UK enforces mandatory ETA as digital border era begins

Travellers heading to the UK must now hold an ETA, with airlines blocking boarding for anyone without a valid digital permission to enter.

26 Feb 2026

Colorado targets AI chatbot safety

Platforms must warn kids they are using AI.