Updates

17 Feb 2026

Report warns of widening 5G capability gap

As next-generation networks become the backbone of AI, industry and digital sovereignty strategies, the question is no longer who has 5G, but who can truly harness its full power.

17 Feb 2026

Meta explores AI system for digital afterlife

The newly approved patent raises profound questions about who controls a person’s digital presence, and what happens to it when life ends but data remains.

17 Feb 2026

AI cheating allegation sparks discrimination lawsuit

The case raises urgent questions about how universities handle AI suspicions when technology, academic integrity, and disability rights collide.

17 Feb 2026

European push for quantum photonic chips gains support from Ireland

Twelve-country initiative to scale quantum photonic chip production includes Ireland

17 Feb 2026

Adoption and incentives may determine fate of EU digital wallet

Governance and adoption challenges threaten the EU Digital Identity Wallet rollout.

17 Feb 2026

New AI innovation hub aims to position Ethiopia as regional leader

New centre aims to position Ethiopia as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub.

17 Feb 2026

Ireland’s DPC opens data privacy probe into X’s Grok

The investigation follows EU Commission concerns that Grok may have generated content that could amount to child sexual abuse material, and comes amid wider international scrutiny.

16 Feb 2026

Parliament halts built-in AI tools on tablets and other devices over data risks

A data protection review has led Parliament to suspend AI features on tablets pending clarification.

16 Feb 2026

From Milan-Cortina to factory floors, AI powers Zhejiang manufacturing

Zhejiang embeds AI into textiles, tyres and EV production, boosting efficiency and accelerating China’s smart manufacturing drive.

16 Feb 2026

Study says China AI governance not purely state-driven

China AI governance reflects legal controls, commercial incentives and cultural values.