Updates

25 Feb 2026

Reddit hit with a major ICO penalty over children’s privacy failures

The ICO found Reddit processed children’s data without a lawful basis, exposing young users to inappropriate content and breaching core requirements of the Children’s code.

25 Feb 2026

Massive chip agreement signals shift in Meta strategy

Diversified sourcing and custom processors show a shift towards hosting and scaling AI workloads over model development.

25 Feb 2026

Democratising AI in business without risking security

Expanding AI use across business units accelerates growth, but success depends on combining governance, culture, and workforce empowerment.

25 Feb 2026

Over 299 million people gain internet access through global connectivity

Global efforts are expanding internet access, bringing digital tools, AI resources, and opportunities to underserved communities worldwide.

25 Feb 2026

UK Justice Secretary pushes expanded AI use in courts to tackle backlogs

Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has signalled plans to increase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the justice system in England and Wales, advocating digital modernisation as a key tool to reduce longstanding court delays and administrative burdens.

25 Feb 2026

CrowdStrike warns of faster AI driven threats

GenAI tools exploited in corporate breaches.

25 Feb 2026

AI preparing kids for careers that don’t exist yet, say education leaders

Educators and policymakers argue that artificial intelligence is reshaping learning so fundamentally that students must be equipped with skills for future jobs that do not yet exist, emphasising adaptability, creativity and digital literacy.

25 Feb 2026

AI-powered electronic nose shows promise for early ovarian cancer screening

Linköping University team develops machine-learning blood test for early ovarian cancer screening.

25 Feb 2026

US tech giants eye Wales for major AI investment

Major AI growth zones and large-scale data centre projects are positioning Wales as a serious technology contender.

25 Feb 2026

Global regulators warn over GenAI imagery

Authorities demand stronger safeguards for AI tools.