The UN General Assembly has voted to establish a 40-member global scientific panel to assess the economic, ethical, and geopolitical impact of artificial intelligence. Approved despite opposition from the United States, the move marks a significant step toward international coordination on AI governance amid rising global tensions over technology leadership and regulation.

China’s AI sector surged after ByteDance launched a new video-generation model that significantly advances multimodal content creation. The development has boosted investor optimism around AI-driven media, advertising, and entertainment applications, driving strong gains in AI app and software stocks.

Apple’s Xcode now supports agentic AI coding — empowering AI agents to build, test and fix apps autonomously, transforming app development workflows in 2026.

Google Cloud and Liberty Global have announced a strategic five-year partnership focused on AI and cloud innovation. The collaboration will leverage Google’s Gemini AI models to transform customer experiences, strengthen network operations, and unlock new digital services across Liberty Global’s European markets.

As AI systems move closer to outperforming humans across critical domains, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that society may be entering a dangerous phase of technological adolescence. His latest essay explores the unprecedented risks, economic disruption, and governance challenges posed by powerful AI.

As agentic AI systems gain autonomy, governance is no longer optional. Deloitte’s latest guidelines explain how organizations can deploy AI safely, ensuring accountability, transparency, and operational control.

Human-centric intelligence redefines AI decision-making by combining machine efficiency with human judgment, ethics, and contextual understanding for smarter outcomes.

Pharmacies are facing mounting pressure from staff shortages, rising prescription volumes, and complex medication workflows. AI and robotics are stepping in as essential allies—automating routine tasks, improving accuracy, and enabling pharmacists to deliver safer, more personalised patient care.

AI is no longer experimental in financial services. As fintech companies scale AI across operations, credit unions are under pressure to follow—without compromising trust. This article explores how credit unions can apply proven fintech AI strategies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and member engagement.

AI agents are transforming how businesses automate decisions and workflows—but without proper guardrails, they can introduce serious risks. This guide outlines eight practical principles for building AI agents responsibly, helping organizations balance innovation with trust, security, and accountability.

Britain Hits the Pause Button on AI Copyright Reform, Pledges a “Reset” to Protect Creators

South Korea’s President Lee and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have agreed to strengthen cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and critical technologies, marking a new phase in bilateral economic and strategic ties.

ETSI EN 304 223 is the first globally applicable European standard for AI cybersecurity. This article breaks down what the new framework means for developers, enterprises, and AI governance teams—and how to prepare for compliance.

California’s attorney general is investigating xAI following reports that Grok’s AI image-generation tools were used to create deepfakes, intensifying scrutiny of AI safety and regulatory compliance.

Apple has partnered with Google to power parts of its AI strategy using Gemini models, a move that strengthens Google’s position while reshaping Apple’s AI roadmap and challenging OpenAI’s role.

Shopify’s agentic AI transforms enterprise commerce by allowing AI agents to handle discovery, checkout, and operational workflows — expanding merchant reach and enhancing customer experiences.

Google is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint across products, cloud services and commerce, using its Gemini platform to deepen integration, drive monetization and maintain a competitive edge.

In the aftermath of the Minneapolis ICE shooting, a surge of AI-generated deepfakes and fabricated visuals flooded social media platforms, blurring the line between fact and fiction and reshaping public understanding of the incident.

WPP has launched an AI-powered Agent Hub within WPP Open, giving clients and teams instant access to agency expertise, strategic intelligence, and creative frameworks at scale.

Bernie Sanders is pushing for a halt on AI data center growth, warning that unchecked technological development threatens jobs, democracy, and community resources.