The European Space Agency is getting a massive funding boost as Europe tries to avoid being left behind in the global space race. Germany alone is increasing its contribution to over 5 billion euros, and ESA plans to send European astronauts to the moon.
UK lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would hold software companies responsible for security flaws in their products. The move comes after major cyberattacks in 2025 caused significant financial losses. The proposal would shift liability from consumers to vendors.
The Labour government’s Autumn Budget makes significant commitments to AI hardware and startup funding. However, industry leaders remain divided over whether these measures amount to a meaningful long-term digital strategy for the UK economy.
New York lawmakers have passed the RAISE Act, targeting AI companies that spend over $100 million on training. The bill requires safety protocols and incident reporting for frontier models. Now it’s up to Governor Hochul to decide whether to sign it into law.
Poland’s antitrust watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Apple’s advertising practices. The company stands accused of using device tracking data to serve personalized ads while bypassing its own App Tracking Transparency rules. This could significantly impact Apple’s competitive position
The Trump administration has launched an ambitious AI initiative called the “Genesis Mission” that aims to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The program will create a centralized digital platform for the nation’s scientific data and bring together private sector AI capabilities with government re
Pornhub’s parent company is pushing Apple, Google, and Microsoft to create device-based age verification APIs after state laws requiring ID uploads caused viewership to plummet. The company argues the current site-by-site approach has failed, pushing users to unregulated platforms. Now the debate ce
The Home Office is considering legislation that would prohibit critical infrastructure operators from paying ransoms to hackers. This would be the world’s first such ban, but experts warn it could force managers to choose between breaking the law or triggering service collapses.
As millions turn to AI for mental health advice, regulators are scrambling to respond. Three distinct approaches are emerging, from outright bans to hands-off permission, with most states stuck somewhere in the middle.
The UK government has designated South Wales as its fourth AI Growth Zone, with Vantage Data Centers and Microsoft committing £10 billion to transform the former Ford Bridgend Engine Plant into a major data center hub. The development aims to create over 5,000 jobs and deliver more than 1GW of capac
