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UK firms prioritise cyber resilience and AI growth
Agentic AI adoption is rising, pushing firms to strengthen governance, skills, and cyber controls as systems take on more complex tasks.
Face scans replace fingerprints in new motorcycle clearance trial at Singapore land border
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has begun a trial allowing motorcyclists to clear immigration at Woodlands Checkpoint using facial recognition instead of fingerprint scanning.
Survey finds Gen Z turns to AI for sexual health questions despite misdiagnoses
A new US survey shows that about 10 per cent of Gen Z adults have used AI chatbots to assist with diagnosing a sexually transmitted infection or disease, with some reporting inaccuracies and raising privacy concerns.
Aquila transforms warehouse operations using AI automation
A €5 million investment in AI-driven warehouse automation has strengthened logistics operations at the Ilfov, Dragomiresti centre, addressing rising complexity and volumes in the FMCG sector. AI-based vision systems improve speed and accuracy while reducing manual work and supporting scalable growth.
The UK labour market feels a sharper impact from AI use
AI adoption boosts efficiency for UK firms but coincides with net workforce reductions.
Nova ransomware claims breach of KPMG Netherlands
The reported attack of Nova on KPMG Netherlands adds pressure on firms managing critical financial and compliance data.
Ten cybersecurity predictions for 2026 from experts: How AI will reshape cyber risks
According to the cybersecurity experts, in 2026 artificial intelligence will increasingly shape cyber risk, from adaptive malware to large-scale, AI-driven social engineering affecting people, systems, and operations.
EU classifies WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform
New EU rules require WhatsApp to address disinformation risks and strengthen protections for minors and vulnerable users.
France proposes EU tools to map foreign tech dependence
A proposed Digital Sovereignty Observatory by France would map EU reliance on non-European cloud, AI and cybersecurity services.
TikTok outages spark fears over data control and censorship in the US
Technical disruptions and outages on TikTok coincided with US ownership restructuring, sparking public concern about surveillance and censorship risks.
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