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SurrealDB secures $23M and launches SurrealDB 3.0 to address AI agent memory challenges
London's SurrealDB secures $23M, boosting total funding to $44M, and launches SurrealDB 3. 0....
In 2025 AI seemed to have hit a wall of progress. A wall volatilized in February 2026
AI model releases are accelerating rapidly, with multiple major updates from Kimi. ai, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Kuaishou in early February....
The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices
European Parliament disables AI features on lawmaker devices due to data security and privacy concerns. This move signals ongoing caution over opaque AI processing despite broader EU AI regulations.
Wireshark: what is this network traffic analyzer and how to use it to detect Internet problems or security flaws
Wireshark, a free and open-source network protocol analyzer, allows users to detect internet connection issues and security flaws. This powerful tool captures real-time data packets for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu users.
The artificial intelligence explosion has unexpected victims: Steam Deck, PS6, and Switch 2
AI surge drives DRAM chip shortage, impacting console production. Steam Deck faces stock issues, with potential PS6 and Switch 2 delays and price hikes looming.
LaLiga's massive IP blocks will go further: now they will require VPN providers to also block IPs
Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.
EU launches DSA probe into Shein over child-like sex dolls
EU launches DSA probe into Shein over illegal products like child-like sex dolls. The Commission probes Shein's systems for compliance, investigating potential harms to minors.
Turin’s NANDO secures €3.3 million to scale municipal and food waste optimisation technology
Turin’s NANDO secures €3. 3 million to scale its AI waste optimisation technology....
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in India for summit on artificial intelligence
EU's Henna Virkkunen joins global leaders in India to shape AI governance and boost EU-India tech partnerships. The visit highlights collaboration on AI skills and the launch of a pilot European Legal Gateway Office.
IAMA adapted to practice and regulation
Dutch government updates its algorithm impact assessment to align with the AI Act. The revised IAMA tool helps assess human rights risks of AI systems.
Meta-owned Manus launches AI agents on Telegram
Meta's Manus AI agents launch on Telegram, bypassing its own WhatsApp. This move signals a strategic push for AI integration into popular messaging platforms.
SatVu closes a £30M funding round to accelerate its multi-satellite constellation
UK firm SatVu secures £30M, including NATO investment, to boost its satellite constellation. The funding accelerates deployment of its advanced thermal Earth observation technology for defense and infrastructure monitoring.
Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels
Samsung floods social media with AI-generated ads, showcasing its new Galaxy S26 series. The videos, featuring generative AI, promote low-light smartphone capabilities, raising transparency questions.
Kildare-based Toyo AI raises $4.3m seed round to build ‘OpenClaw for founders’
Irish startup Toyo AI secures $4. 3M seed funding to build a founder-focused platform....
New €52 million platform targets next wave of Physical AI innovation, courtesy of Swiss VC firm Emerald and Japanese manufacturer DIC
Swiss VC Emerald and Japan's DIC launch €52M platform for Physical AI startups across Europe. This initiative accelerates investment in sensing, wearables, and robotics, aiming to integrate human insight with intelligent systems.
Ireland investigates X over Grok AI ‘nudification’ debacle
Ireland's DPC probes X over Grok AI's GDPR compliance. The regulator is investigating whether Elon Musk's social media platform adhered to data protection rules concerning the AI chatbot's controversial rollout.
Two years of Digital Services Act allows 50 million content moderation decisions by platforms to be reversed
EU's Digital Services Act empowers users, reversing 50 million content moderation decisions on platforms since its application. This legislation gives users rights to challenge platform decisions, with 30% of appeals leading to reversed content removals or account suspensions.
Commission launches investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act
EU launches Digital Services Act probe into Shein for addictive design and illegal products. The investigation scrutinizes recommender systems and the sale of harmful content, impacting consumer protection online.
Klaris raises $1M to address regulatory challenges in medtech
London-based Klaris secures $1M to automate medtech regulatory compliance using AI. The funding fuels expansion, tackling €1....
Paket Mutfak raises $3.8M to grow multi-brand cloud kitchen model
Turkish cloud kitchen software startup Paket Mutfak secures $3. 8M to boost tech infrastructure and expand its multi-brand model....