Educational institutions are currently contending with a significant increase in the number of students using artificial intelligence to transform ordinary photographs of their peers into sexually explicit deepfakes. This trend produces a distressing environment for young victims who must navigate the fallout of manipulated media spreading online. The Associated Press reported that the rise of artificial intelligence has made it easier for anyone to alter or create such image

The Chinese technology firm Baidu has confirmed plans to launch robotaxi trials in London through new partnerships with Uber and Lyft. These services are scheduled to begin operating in the British capital during the first half of twenty twenty six. This move comes as several Chinese autonomous driving companies accelerate their efforts to establish a presence in international markets.

China takes a major step towards widespread self-driving technology deployment by approving its first vehicles with Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving capability.

Embodied artificial intelligence represents a crucial new frontier in global technological competition, a field Beijing has identified as key for future growth. Embodied AI is artificial intelligence integrated into physical robots or systems, allowing them to learn and act in the real world through direct interaction, combining perception, reasoning, and action to complete tasks like navigation or object manipulation, contrasting with traditional AI that mainly processes dig

Militant groups are currently experimenting with AI, and the associated risks are widely expected to grow. While these groups may not yet be certain exactly what to do with the technology, AI presents a powerful new tool for extremist organisations.

Unitree Robotics has introduced a developer platform named the Unitree Robotics Developer Platform, which they have described as the "world’s first humanoid robot app store". This centralised program is designed to integrate embodied intelligence into everyday routines by allowing users to access and control the robots through their smartphones. The platform provides specific functionalities for humanoids, including datasets and remote control programs.

Walt Disney has announced a three year partnership with OpenAI, committing to a $1 billion investment while simultaneously licensing its globally recognised characters for use in the startup’s Sora AI video generator. This deal, unveiled on December 11th, allows the AI tools to utilise characters from major franchises including Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel, marking a pivotal moment in Hollywood’s reluctant yet necessary embrace of generative artificial intelligence.

Chinese augmented reality startup Xreal has formed a partnership with Google on Project Aura, a new venture aiming to launch AI glasses next year. Project Aura will be powered by the Android XR operating system and the Gemini AI model. Google initially announced Project Aura, which physically resembles a pair of thick sunglasses, at its annual I/O developer conference in May.

South Korea is moving to address the surge of deceptive promotions created using artificial intelligence.

YouTube TV is poised to expand its influence in the American pay TV market with the planned rollout of new genre-based subscription packages

Chinese social media and gaming company Tencent Holdings has withdrawn as a financing partner from Paramount Skydance's USD 108 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. This decision follows concerns about heightened scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States. Credit: TENCENT Warner Bros had expressed concern that Tencent's involvement as a non-US equity financer might prompt a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Paramount

Paramount Skydance has launched a hostile bid valued at USD 108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery. The move is a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse. It aims to challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.