Updates
Meta and WhatsApp face lawsuit in Texas over alleged encryption misrepresentation
Texas alleges Meta and WhatsApp misrepresented encryption protections and retained access to private communications.
AppLovin lawsuit highlights scrutiny of digital advertising and data tracking systems
Allegations include widespread data harvesting from popular apps such as Subway Surfers, CapCut, and Vinted, raising concerns over transparency and user awareness.
MIT study examines how technological change reshapes labour markets
Findings suggest new roles provide temporary wage premiums linked to scarce expertise, but these advantages diminish as skills become widespread or automated.
US proposes $2 billion in CHIPS funding for quantum computing
Federal funding is being used to accelerate US quantum computing development by supporting both large-scale manufacturing capacity and targeted research programmes.
European Central Bank examines systemic risks linked to AI-driven finance
Large language models showed less coordinated but more unpredictable behaviour, raising concerns about new forms of market uncertainty.
South Korea launches tripartite committee on AI and labour
The new body will study job changes, worker data use and AI adoption in industry.
World Bank highlights ‘Small AI’ for farmers and rural communities
AI adoption is expanding into agriculture as experts push for practical and low-cost technology solutions.
Ofcom says major platforms will introduce new child safety measures in the UK
New child safety commitments secured by Ofcom include tighter contact settings, AI detection tools, and direct chat controls.
Canada and Spain sign AI cooperation agreement
Officials said trusted international partnerships are important for shaping safe, responsible, and economically beneficial AI cooperation.
Singapore launches new AI, cybersecurity and quantum-readiness programmes
AI adoption among Singapore SMEs more than tripled in one year, rising from 4.2% to 14.5%.
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