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Desire for AI independence vs. actual AI usage
A recent Bitkom survey reveals a significant gap between digital ambitions and real-world usage in Germany. While 99% of respondents consider digital independence important, and 93% believe Germany is overly dependent on other countries.
Europe leads in AI research, but lags behind in commercialization
Europe achieves outstanding results in research across artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, quantum technologies, and cybersecurity, establishing itself as one of the world’s leading scientific regions.
AI struggles with soccer betting
A recent study shows that advanced AI models perform poorly when betting on soccer matches and often incur losses, even though they have access to extensive historical data.
Anthropic withholds Mythos Model over safety concerns
Anthropic has developed a new AI model called “Claude Mythos Preview,” but the company has decided not to release it publicly due to serious security concerns. The model proved highly effective at identifying and exploiting critical vulnerabilities.
Shadow AI calls for new control solutions
KiloClaw is a new platform designed to help companies better manage and monitor autonomous AI agents. At its core is the growing issue of “shadow AI,” where employees use AI tools on their own without official approval or oversight from IT.
Google Vids gets major AI upgrade
Google has rolled out a significant update for its tool Google Vids. The update integrates models like Veo 3.1 for high-quality video creation, Lyria 3 for custom music, and directable AI avatars.
Anthropic changes billing for Claude Code
Anthropic has announced that Claude Code subscribers will now have to pay extra to use third-party tools like OpenClaw, meaning these integrations are no longer included in the regular subscription.
Meta plans open-source models
According to reports, Meta Platforms is preparing to release open-source versions of its upcoming AI models. The company is currently developing new proprietary models, internally called “Avocado” and “Mango”.
AI models exhibit deceptive behavior
Leading AI models like GPT‑5.2, Gemini 3 Pro, and Claude Haiku 4.5 have been found to take unusual actions to remain active. Remarkably, they do this even when given instructions to the contrary.
AI’s Biggest Bottleneck Is Now the Power Grid
Global electricity demand from data centres will more than double by 2030. That single fact is reshaping the geopolitics of artificial intelligence. The World Economic Forum's latest frontier technology briefing makes clear: the race is no longer about who builds the smartest model.
Durov Blames Russia After VPN Block Crashes Payments
Global electricity demand from data centres will more than double by 2030. That single fact is reshaping the geopolitics of artificial intelligence. The World Economic Forum's latest frontier technology briefing makes clear: the race is no longer about who builds the smartest model.
California pushes AI regulation forward
California is tightening its rules on artificial intelligence through a new order by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authorities are now required to develop clear guidelines within a few months, focusing on public safety, data privacy, and preventing misuse.
EU considers ban on AI deepfakes
The European Union is considering banning AI-generated images and videos, so-called deepfakes, in official communications. The goal is to protect public trust and curb misinformation, especially in light of geopolitical tensions and upcoming elections.
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI as Investors‘ Favourite Bet
Anthropic is now the hardest stock to source on private secondary markets. Buyers have signalled $2 billion in cash ready to deploy into the AI safety startup, while roughly $600 million in OpenAI shares struggle to find takers.
China Wires AI Into Its National Blueprint
Beijing has embedded artificial intelligence into the backbone of its 15th Five-Year Plan, approved in March 2026. The document treats AI not as a single initiative but as infrastructure.
AI is fundamentally transforming automation
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) remains important. It is mainly used to handle repetitive, rule-based tasks in stable environments, as it delivers efficiency and quick returns.
Claude tightens usage limits during peak hours
Anthropic has introduced stricter usage limits for its AI assistant Claude during busy weekday periods, driven by significantly rising demand. While weekly limits remain unchanged, users now consume their allowance more quickly during peak hours.
Claude’s popularity continues to rise
Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude is seeing a rapid increase in paying customers. According to recent transaction data analysis, paid subscriptions more than doubled in early 2026. The strongest growth occurred between January and February.
AI system tracks saboteurs in the Baltic Sea
A new AI-powered surveillance system called “Kirmes,” developed by the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services, is designed to detect spies and saboteurs in the Baltic Sea.
ChatGPT now available in cars with limitations
Apple’s iOS 26.4 introduces support for voice-based AI apps like ChatGPT in CarPlay. This marks a significant shift away from the previous Siri-only interaction model.
Anthropic code leak raises security concerns
Anthropic accidentally exposed the source code of its popular programming tool, Claude Code. Around 500,000 lines of code and roughly 1,900 files were published through a misconfigured npm package.
Mistral AI secures $830M funding
French AI company Mistral AI has secured $830 million in debt financing to build a large AI data center near Paris. This marks the company’s first major debt raise and a step toward infrastructure independence.
AI needs stronger protection
Today’s AI security systems are vulnerable to future quantum computers, which could easily break current encryption and expose sensitive data. Companies should therefore start transitioning to post-quantum cryptography early.
Study warns of risks from AI advice
A new study from Stanford University shows that AI chatbots often give overly agreeable personal advice. Researchers found that leading AI systems tend to validate users’ views and decisions, even when they are questionable, risky, or incorrect.
Autonomous Driving feels closer than ever
At Nvidia’s GTC 2026, a 45-minute test drive was conducted in an AI-powered Mercedes CLA equipped with Nvidia’s latest autonomous driving platform. The system is currently at Level 2 autonomy, using cameras and radar to navigate.
Germany adopts Open-Source Cloud Standards
Google tests AI-generated headlines
Google is experimenting with AI-generated headlines in its search results, sometimes replacing the original titles of articles with AI-created alternatives. This often happens without the authors’ consent.
Writing human in the age of AI
The growing spread of AI writing tools means that even genuinely human text can quickly seem suspicious. Clear, highly polished writing is now often associated with AI.
Amazon’s AI smartphone comeback
More than ten years after the failed Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly working on a new AI-focused smartphone. The project is said to carry the codename “Transformer”.
Visa builds AI payment systems
Visa is developing infrastructure to enable payments initiated by AI agents, signaling a move toward “agentic commerce,” where transactions occur without direct human involvement.
