YouTube Music’s new AI Playlist feature lets users create customized playlists by simply describing a mood or vibe, signaling a major shift in AI-driven music discovery.

Google’s “Learn Your Way” is reshaping how students learn by turning static textbooks into personalised, interactive experiences. By adapting content to individual interests and learning styles, the AI challenges the idea that technology dumbs down education and instead positions AI as a powerful learning partner.

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.

Google DeepMind is transforming how AI models are evaluated by expanding Kaggle Game Arena beyond chess to include poker and social deduction games like Werewolf, offering deeper insight into reasoning, deception, and decision-making under uncertainty.

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

OpenAI has raised fresh concerns over the rapid pace of AI development, announcing the hiring of former Anthropic expert Dylan Scandinaro as Head of Preparedness to identify and mitigate emerging risks from powerful AI systems.

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.

Artificial intelligence remains the dominant force in global venture funding as investors continue to back AI startups at unprecedented levels. From mega-rounds to specialized AI funds, the fundraising frenzy is reshaping the technology investment landscape in 2026.

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.