The Future of AI, Automation & Digital Innovation
The growing energy demand from AI data centers is testing the US power grid. Experts and companies are seeking solutions that combine efficiency, renewable energy, and new technologies to prevent collapses and ensure sustainable growth.
The UK startup ecosystem recorded its best first half since 2022, with €14.8 billion in investment, doubling the previous year's figure. Artificial intelligence was the main driver, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the capital.
The European Union has issued a preliminary ruling that considers video autoplay and infinite scroll on Meta's platforms illegal, deeming them addictive patterns that violate the DSA. The company faces fines of up to 6% of its global revenue.
The FTC reached an agreement with John Deere requiring the company to provide farmers and independent repair shops with the tools, software, and manuals needed to repair their equipment. It is a triumph for the right-to-repair movement that could set a precedent in other sectors.
Researchers at Noma Security discovered GitLost, an attack that tricks the GitHub AI agent into posting content from private repositories in public issues. The vulnerability requires no credentials or technical exploits, but exploits the agent's trust in unverified content.
The European Parliament has extended until April 2028 the exception allowing Meta, Google, and Microsoft to scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. The measure remains in force because the absolute majority needed to block it was not reached, even though more MEPs voted against than in favor.
In a secret simulation organized by the insurance industry, a Chinese cyberattack on the US water network was staged. The result: burst pipes, evacuated hospitals, and a nightmare scenario exposing the country's critical vulnerability.
Dutch regulators have urged European banks to pool their purchasing power to negotiate better terms with US tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The proposal, contained in an official report, aims to reduce technological dependence and improve Europe's digital sovereignty.
OpenAI has received US government approval for a broad launch of GPT-5.6, previously available only to 20 partners. This move signals a new chapter in frontier model oversight.
The European Commission has published preliminary findings accusing Meta of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) through the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram. Authorities point to features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications as elements that encourage compulsive use, especially among minors. Meta faces a potential fine of up to 6% of its global turnover.
Researchers have discovered 'HalluSquatting,' a technique that exploits AI hallucinations to execute large-scale botnet attacks. By leveraging nine popular AI tools, attackers can inject malicious commands that models blindly execute, forming botnets without traditional malware.
SK hynix completed the largest IPO by a foreign company in US history, raising $26.5 billion to fund expansion of its HBM production, a key memory for AI accelerators. Demand exceeded supply by seven times, reflecting investor appetite for the artificial intelligence boom.