Updates
Ofcom expands scrutiny of X over Grok deepfake concerns
The inquiry into X continues while Ofcom warns that the current law restricts action against standalone chatbots capable of producing harmful sexual deepfakes.
AI becomes optional in Firefox 148 as Mozilla launches new control system
New Firefox update by Mozilla balances AI-powered browsing with full user control over automation.
EU AI Act guidance delay raises compliance uncertainty
Critics warn that further delays could weaken confidence in the EU AI Act and leave companies unclear about upcoming compliance requirements.
EU moves closer to decision on ChatGPT oversight
Brussels is assessing whether ChatGPT meets the criteria for the EU’s toughest platform regime, following user numbers far exceeding the DSA’s regulatory threshold.
France targets X over algorithm abuse allegations
Regulators in both France and the UK are examining X and xAI amid claims of manipulated systems and AI-generated sexualised deepfakes that may breach privacy and safety rules.
AI legal tool rattles European data stocks
Analysts warned that AI-driven automation may intensify competition and weaken pricing power across data-heavy legal and financial businesses.
Innovation and security shape the UAE’s tech strategy
Flexible regulation, AI-driven government strategy, and strong research institutions underpin the UAE’s ambition to lead in the knowledge-based digital economy.
Porto summit highlights growing risks to undersea internet cables
As digital economies grow ever more reliant on invisible networks beneath the ocean, leaders gathering in Porto warned that even minor disruptions to undersea cables could have far-reaching consequences, making global cooperation on resilience more urgent than ever.
ChatGPT restored after global outage disrupts users worldwide
Thousands reported ChatGPT errors across several regions before OpenAI applied mitigations and restored normal service after prolonged disruption.
Major Chinese data leak exposes billions of records
Cybersecurity experts warn China faces ongoing risks from large data aggregations.
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