Updates
Stronger safeguards arrive with OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 release
Mental health protections are expanded in GPT-5.2, according to OpenAI, following scrutiny over chatbot behaviour.
AI reshaped European healthcare in 2025
Policymakers and health leaders in Europe weigh the benefits of AI-powered healthcare against safety concerns, including extremist misuse and the limits of chatbots in handling mental health support.
Bitcoin adoption remains uneven across US states
The data shows Bitcoin adoption is strong in wealthier, tech-driven US states, while participation remains limited in regions with lower incomes and smaller digital economies.
AI is changing how Europeans work and learn
High digital literacy and familiarity with technology drive AI adoption, while limited awareness and practical skills restrict use in some European nations.
New Chinese rules target AI chatbots and emotional manipulation
Proposed safeguards seek to limit how AI chatbots interact emotionally with users amid growing concerns over mental health risks.
Germany considers age limits after Australian social media ban
Karsten Wildberger supports examining social media age limits in Germany after Australia became the first country to force platforms to delete profiles of users under 16.
ZhiCube showcases new approach to embodied AI deployment
A modular service space integrates humanoid robots into public venues, as ZhiCube debuts in Beijing and Shenzhen.
AI chatbots spreading rumours raise new risks
Experts caution that AI systems prioritise fluency over verification, making rumours hard to detect, correct, or control once they circulate between machines.
Sberbank issues Russia’s first crypto-backed loan
The pilot loan used Sberbank’s Rutoken custody system to safeguard digital assets, highlighting growing institutional support for cryptocurrency mining in Russia.
Korean Air employee data breach exposes 30,000 records after cyberattack
A cybersecurity incident at KC&D has resulted in around 30,000 Korean Air employee records being exposed, shortly after a similar staff data leak at Asiana Airlines.
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