Updates

12 Jan 2026

Digital twins gain momentum through AI

Quantum Elements uses AI-driven simulation to accelerate the creation of digital twins and the development of quantum computing.

12 Jan 2026

Patients notified months after Canopy Healthcare cyber incident

A delayed disclosure of a data breach at Canopy Healthcare has raised concerns over patient information security in New Zealand’s private medical sector.

12 Jan 2026

Taiwan aims to train 500,000 AI professionals

AI training programmes for civil servants and students will build a versatile talent pool across disciplines and accelerate national competitiveness.

12 Jan 2026

Cyber Fortress strengthens European cyber resilience

European partners trained together during the latest Cyber Fortress cyber drill.

12 Jan 2026

Tuya unveils AI-powered pet companion Aura

The AI pet marks a new era of robotics, combining emotional support, home assistance, and ecosystem integration for pets and families.

12 Jan 2026

UK considers regulatory action after Grok’s deepfake images on X

Regulators across several countries are reviewing AI safeguards after Grok-generated deepfakes circulated, with the UK working alongside partners to assess platform accountability.

12 Jan 2026

Google brings AI to personalised shopping

AI and agentic protocols are transforming shopping, offering personalised experiences while helping retailers manage the full customer journey.

12 Jan 2026

Google removes AI health summaries after safety concerns

Experts warn AI health summaries can oversimplify topics, giving false reassurance and deterring users from seeking medical care.

12 Jan 2026

India mandates live identity checks for crypto users

Digital asset users in India must provide PAN, a secondary ID, and digital identifiers for stronger KYC and AML compliance.

12 Jan 2026

Indonesia and Malaysia restrict access to Grok AI over content safeguards

Authorities said access would remain limited until additional protections are implemented to reduce the risk of harmful AI-generated content.