Updates

14 Mar 2026

Google launches new method to predict flash floods

A new AI method forecasts urban flash floods up to 24 hours ahead, using public reports to improve preparedness and response.

14 Mar 2026

AI forecasts heart failure progression up to a year in advance

PULSE-HF predicts heart failure progression ahead using ECG data, helping clinicians prioritise high-risk patients.

13 Mar 2026

DIGITALEUROPE urges changes to EU AI Act rules for industry

EU AI regulation could discourage innovation, DIGITALEUROPE warns, citing high compliance costs for manufacturers and smaller firms.

13 Mar 2026

EU lawmakers move forward on AI Act changes

New EU proposal includes ban on non consensual AI deepfakes.

13 Mar 2026

Civil society urges stronger EU digital fairness rules

More than 200 organisations support ambitious Digital Fairness Act rules.

13 Mar 2026

Telegram faces global outages as Russia slows service

Messaging delays, login issues, and app access problems have been reported across Europe, the US, and parts of Asia.

13 Mar 2026

New venture aims to build AI that understands the real world

New startup Advanced Machine Intelligence aims to develop AI that learns from real-world data.

13 Mar 2026

EU charts roadmap for tokenised financial markets

A new roadmap aims to advance tokenised financial markets and improve central bank settlement and infrastructure interoperability.

13 Mar 2026

UK watchdog demands stronger child safety on social platforms

Online Safety Act drives stricter protections for children on the UK’s digital platforms.

13 Mar 2026

AI-powered Copilot Health platform introduced by Microsoft

Copilot Health helps users interpret personal health data using AI.