Updates

14 Jan 2026

Agibot begins Asia-Pacific expansion with Malaysia event

A new robotics centre in Malaysia signals Agibot’s push into Asia-Pacific markets.

14 Jan 2026

UAE faces faster cyber threats powered by AI

Deepfake scams and AI-powered phishing are escalating cyberattacks across the UAE, forcing businesses and individuals to rethink trust, security and digital habits.

14 Jan 2026

AI-generated images raise consent concerns in the UK

Images generated by AI are fuelling political and social concern in the UK, prompting calls for tougher laws to curb deepfake abuse and strengthen online platform accountability.

14 Jan 2026

Starlink adds Grok AI chatbot to improve customer support

Broadband customers can now turn to Grok AI for help, prompting debate over efficiency, reliability, and the future role of human staff.

14 Jan 2026

EU reaffirms commitment to Digital Markets Act enforcement

The Digital Markets Act remains central to EU competition policy as appeals from Apple and Meta highlight rising transatlantic regulatory tensions.

14 Jan 2026

Grok to be integrated into Pentagon networks as the US expands military AI strategy

Pentagon officials say Grok will join existing military AI systems as Washington accelerates adoption of AI across defence operations and digital infrastructure.

14 Jan 2026

UK considers social media limits for youth

A possible social media ban for young people is under review in the UK as Labour and opposition parties converge around tougher protections for children online.

14 Jan 2026

OpenAI expands healthcare strategy with Torch acquisition

AI-driven healthcare tools continue to attract major investment as OpenAI integrates Torch’s medical data technology into its expanding enterprise product portfolio.

14 Jan 2026

Google and Ant expand agentic commerce standards

A brand-new Universal Commerce Protocol that aims to simplify AI commerce by enabling agents, merchants and payment providers to operate under shared standards.

14 Jan 2026

Raspberry Pi shares fall as AI data centre demand strains memory supply

Raspberry Pi’s shares dropped sharply after the Cambridge-based tech firm warned that memory component shortages linked to booming AI data centre demand are creating uncertainty in its outlook, despite stronger-than-expected profits.