Updates

15 Jan 2026

IBM launches software focused on digital sovereignty and AI

As regulatory pressure grows, IBM introduces Sovereign Core software to help organisations manage AI-ready infrastructure with local governance, compliance reporting and operational independence.

15 Jan 2026

TSMC expands global manufacturing as profits hit record

The latest results from TSMC underscore robust semiconductor demand, rising capital expenditure, and continued international expansion, as governments prioritise secure chip supply chains.

15 Jan 2026

Foam physics reveals unexpected parallels with AI learning

A new study suggests the mathematics behind AI training also governs the hidden dynamics of everyday foams, challenging long-standing assumptions in materials science.

15 Jan 2026

France weighs social media ban for under 15s

Global pressure is rising to regulate teen access to social media.

15 Jan 2026

Mars expands AI-driven food research

Ingredient research is evolving as Mars uses AI to explore fermentation, plant compounds, and alternative proteins.

15 Jan 2026

AI boom strains global memory chip supply

Analysts warn cheap and plentiful memory is becoming a thing of the past.

15 Jan 2026

UK drops mandatory digital ID plan for workers

Right to work checks will move fully online without introducing a new ID.

15 Jan 2026

New radar technology advances heart rhythm detection

Contactless heart monitoring using radar and artificial intelligence could help doctors detect dangerous rhythm disorders earlier, without requiring patients to wear devices or visit hospitals.

15 Jan 2026

AI deepfake abuse drives rise in victim support cases

Legal gaps around AI-generated sexual imagery are raising concern as victims face emotional harm and complex reporting challenges across borders.

14 Jan 2026

Agibot begins Asia-Pacific expansion with Malaysia event

A new robotics centre in Malaysia signals Agibot’s push into Asia-Pacific markets.