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UNESCO ethics framework guides national AI roadmap in Lao PDR
National authorities are aligning AI policy with long-term goals, prioritising education reform, coordination, and ethical innovation.
India considers social media bans for children under 16
Growing pressure to protect minors has led Indian states to examine bans on under-16s, raising questions about enforcement, privacy and federal authority.
Austrian watchdog rules against Microsoft education tracking
The decision adds to a growing list of GDPR issues involving Microsoft’s public sector and education services.
Anthropic CEO warns of civilisation-level AI risk
A new essay from Anthropic’s chief executive outlines existential risks linked to rapid AI progress, including job losses, biosecurity threats and authoritarian misuse.
EU and India deepen strategic partnership at the 16th New Delhi summit
A landmark EU-India trade deal and security pact signal a deeper strategic partnership in response to global economic and geopolitical pressures.
New AI model detects wide range of health risks via sleep analysis
Researchers report that artificial intelligence models can analyse a single night of sleep data to predict more than 130 health conditions, ranging from cardiovascular risks to metabolic and neurological disorders.
AI and robots join forces in NHS trial to improve cancer diagnosis
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has begun a pioneering pilot that combines artificial intelligence and robotic technology to speed up detection and biopsy of early lung cancer nodules, aiming to reduce invasive procedures and improve outcomes.
Meteorological authorities in China embrace AI for next-gen climate risk prediction
China’s meteorological authorities plan to accelerate development of a next-generation forecasting system in 2026 that uses artificial intelligence to improve predictions of extreme weather like typhoons and heavy rainfall.
Meta tests paid features on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
User willingness to pay for social media features could help determine whether Meta’s subscription model becomes a reference point for the wider digital economy.
Australia’s green energy under pressure
Rising AI data centres are increasing demand for renewable energy, challenging Australia’s plans to export clean power.
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