Artificial intelligence

Tech News

Mistral releases latest AI model for download

The French AI company says its Large 4 model offers advanced coding and cyber-defence capabilities and can be run on an organisation’s own computers and servers.

29 October 2026

Tech News

US vs China: As world splits into AI blocs, where does Europe stand?

As the US and China build rival AI blocs, Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on both. But despite its ambitions to become a technological power in its own right, the EU still lacks the chips, infrastructure and homegrown AI models to compete on equal terms.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.

28 October 2026

Tech News

Using artificial intelligence to step up the fight against doping

Tools used by WADA and national bodies, the danger that would-be cheats use them too, the personal data risk from a simple online post, and lessons from the "Santorini Summit".

28 October 2026

Markets

Tech stocks soar as SK hynix adds to rising AI confidence

Asian tech stocks surged on blockbuster SK hynix earnings and renewed AI optimism, while investors weighed Israel’s election results and awaited key US tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

28 October 2026

Tech News

Norwegian media sue Meta over plans to use their journalism for AI

Publishers say new terms for Facebook and Instagram business accounts could allow Meta to collect articles, images and videos from their websites without permission.

27 October 2026

Tech News

Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ AI-powered cyberattacks. Here’s why

The country’s cyber security agency says AI is helping criminals and state-backed hackers exploit vulnerabilities faster, as recent incidents expose risks to government systems and critical infrastructure.

27 October 2026

Tech News

Why should Big Tech see your tasks? Scale AI accused of spying

The European Centre for Digital Rights, known as Noyb, is filing complaints against San Francisco-based startup Scale AI over the way its training platform Outlier tracks its 900,000 workers.

27 October 2026

Tech News

Rogue AI, cyberattacks, weapons: Anthropic’s warning ahead of its IPO

The AI company’s IPO paperwork warns of potential harms from increasingly autonomous systems, alongside financial and regulatory challenges.

27 October 2026

Business

Anthropic's S-1 IPO filing shows off soaring revenues and high costs

Anthropic warned AI could bring "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity" if it is not "developed, deployed, and operated with appropriate safeguards, oversight, and security measures."

26 October 2026

Culture news

'Pure garbage': Elon Musk’s AI-generated 'The Odyssey' clip ridiculed online

The AI slop clip has been blasted online, with many calling it out as "garbage" and an "utter waste of time and money like most of Musk Inc."

26 October 2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan hosts global experts on reshaping public services with AI

Global experts gathered in Khankendi for the SOCGOV 2026 forum to debate the future of digital and smart governance and explore solutions to improve public services through technology.

26 October 2026

Culture news

Think about the future: Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton on caring AI

Nobel Physics prize winner Geoffrey Hinton is widely regarded as one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, but he's spent much of the last few years warning against its potential dangers. He discussed those ideas at Starmus and also revealed why 'The Terminator' is his favourite film.

26 October 2026

Health news

One in three young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol info

Researchers warn that chatbots could spread misinformation about substance use, as a survey finds that one in three young adults in the United States are turning to AI for drug-related information.

26 October 2026

Culture news

Why are Elvis Presley rightsholders suing AI company Anthropic?

Anthropic could face more than $40million in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of Elvis' music catalogue.

26 October 2026

Culture news

YouTube is top storytelling format for young people, report finds

Gen Z and Gen Alpha still want better on-screen representation — but also aren't as against AI storytelling as you might expect, according to the 2026 Teens and Screens report.

24 October 2026