Updates

13 Nov 2025

European Commission launches Culture Compass to strengthen the EU identity

By addressing AI, artistic freedom, and access inequalities, the Commission seeks to make culture central to policy, economy, and society.

13 Nov 2025

Microsoft links datacentres into an AI superfactory

Communities in Georgia and Wisconsin raise concerns about noise, power and water.

13 Nov 2025

AI tools deployed to set tailored attendance goals for English schools

The UK government introduces personalised AI attendance goals and toolkits to reduce variation and boost pupil participation across English schools.

13 Nov 2025

UAE executes first government payment using Digital Dirham

The pilot Digital Dirham project highlights the UAE’s commitment to innovation, financial stability, and the creation of a globally competitive digital economy.

13 Nov 2025

EU regulators, UK and eSafety lead the global push to protect children in the digital world

Three major regulators are expanding international cooperation to ensure platforms protect children’s privacy, safety, and rights while fostering critical thinking and media literacy.

13 Nov 2025

TikTok faces scrutiny over AI moderation and UK staff cuts

Without credible data from TikTok, regulators face difficulty ensuring that staffing cuts will not compromise user safety.

13 Nov 2025

AI and digital tools improve early dementia detection in primary care

Integrating AI tools into electronic health records boosts follow-up assessments and ensures broader access to early dementia care.

13 Nov 2025

Αnthropic pledges $50 billion to expand the US AI infrastructure

The US expansion supports Anthropic’s growing customer base and enables the development of advanced AI systems capable of solving complex scientific and business challenges.

13 Nov 2025

Meta expands AI infrastructure with $1 billion sustainable facility

The new Wisconsin data centre shows Meta’s focus on sustainable AI growth, community development, and large-scale environmental restoration.

13 Nov 2025

GPT-5.1 makes ChatGPT smarter and more personal

Paid users will see the upgrade first, as the rollout begins for a more intelligent and human-like ChatGPT experience.