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01/26, AI Models & Tools, Global

08/01/2026

Solana’s AI boom and security risks

Solana’s extremely fast and cost-effective blockchain platform is becoming a popular home for autonomous AI agents that perform complex tasks independently. Both developers and investors are showing great interest. Its ability to perform fast transactions is fuelling the growth of AI-driven ecosystems, but at the same time, security issues are growing. AI-generated malware, such as an NPM package, had already spread widely before it could be removed.

State-sponsored campaigns also use AI for sophisticated espionage with little human effort. Despite Solana’s efficiency and scalability, however, ongoing stability issues and increasing threats underscore the need for stronger, AI-powered defences to protect users and infrastructure.

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Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, believes that the next major scientific breakthrough could come not from a human being, but from artificial general intelligence, or AGI for short.
Google has officially launched its more affordable “AI Plus” subscription in all markets where its AI services are offered, including the United States. The price is around $7.99 per month.
Activating voice mode in the ChatGPT app can fundamentally change how it is used. Conversations feel much more natural and human compared to traditional voice assistants.
Anthropic has been commissioned by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology to develop and test an AI-powered assistant for the government's central service portal, GOV.UK. The project uses an “agentic” system based on Anthropic's Claude.
OpenAI has released a new macOS desktop app for its AI coding tool Codex. The goal is to provide a tool that competes more strongly with Anthropic's Claude Code, which already offers a corresponding desktop version.
A new personal AI assistant called OpenClaw, formerly known as Moltbot or Clawdbot, has gone viral. The reason for this is that it can autonomously perform tasks in email, messaging, and stock trading apps with minimal user intervention.
According to Bloomberg News, Perplexity has signed a three-year, $750 million contract with Microsoft. This secures Azure cloud services and the Foundry platform as the primary hub for operating and scaling its AI models.
Europe is striving for digital sovereignty in order to reduce its heavy dependence on US technology. At the heart of the strategy is a so-called “EuroStack,” i.e., European alternatives to American providers of AI, cloud services, software, and hardware.
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A court in Frankfurt has ruled that incorrect content generated by Google's AI-powered search summaries may be relevant under competition law. Incorrect or inaccurate AI responses could hinder fair competition.
Companies are driving innovation by leveraging three key AI paradigms: agentic, physical, and sovereign AI. However, they must strike a balance between rapid adoption and governance and operational readiness.
Databricks reports that AI usage in companies is rapidly evolving from simple generative models to agent-based systems. Agentic AI is increasingly planning and executing complex workflows independently.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns that within a few years, highly advanced artificial intelligence could arrive, bringing with it significant risks for which humanity is unprepared.
The emergence of so-called shadow AI is a growing trend. This refers to employees who use unauthorized AI tools, creating risks for companies in terms of security, data leaks, and compliance.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Prism, a free AI workspace based on the latest GPT-5.2 model, designed to simplify scientific research and collaboration. Prism centralizes important tasks on a single cloud-based platform.
The EU has instructed Google to comply with the data sharing requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Specifically, third-party AI services are to be granted “equivalent” access to the data that Google's own products use.
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, confirmed that Google's AI assistant Gemini will not feature advertising for the time being. Meanwhile, OpenAI has begun testing advertising in ChatGPT's free and low-cost plans.
Anthropic has revised the behavior guidelines for the AI model Claude, making them more detailed and explanatory. Until now, the guidelines, also known as the “constitution,” were more of a simple list of instructions.
According to a report, Apple is working on a small, AI-powered wearable in the form of a pin that could be launched in 2027. The device is said to be about the size of an AirTag and feature a flat, round design made of aluminum and glass.
OpenAI has begun introducing an age prediction feature in ChatGPT to better assess whether users are under 18 years of age. The goal is to tailor safety precautions, content, and experiences for younger audiences.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that Europe is at risk of becoming dependent on Chinese AI. If investment in its own AI capabilities, particularly in open-source laboratories and energy infrastructure, is not significantly increased, this risk will intensify.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described artificial intelligence in conjunction with robotics as a unique opportunity for Europe. Thanks to its strong manufacturing base and technical expertise, Europe could play a leading role in what is known as “physical AI.”
The rapidly growing energy requirements of AI are placing an increasing burden on British data centers. Sustainability, affordability, and efficiency are crucial to remaining competitive and achieving net-zero targets.
The Wikimedia Foundation has announced commercial agreements with major tech companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Perplexity, and Mistral AI. The companies will receive paid, comprehensive access to human-curated Wikipedia content.
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Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital will participate in Anthropic's large-scale financing round. This is a move that breaks with the traditional Silicon Valley norm of not supporting direct competitors.
SAP and Fresenius are working together on a sovereign AI platform for the healthcare sector that will securely process sensitive clinical data. The solution is designed to meet strict governance requirements that public clouds often cannot fulfill.
Berlin-based AI start-up Parloa has raised $350 million in a financing round, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in less than a year. The round was led by General Catalyst, with additional support from existing investors.
JPMorgan Chase now considers spending on artificial intelligence to be an investment in core infrastructure rather than an optional innovation cost. CEO Jamie Dimon emphasizes that current cost-cutting measures in AI would be riskier in the long term.
AI is increasingly moving from the screen into the physical world. Physical AI, in which AI systems are connected to sensors, cameras, and mechanical controls, controls robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machines.
The European Commission has published two calls for proposals under the Horizon Europe programme ‘Digital, Industry and Space’. A total of €307.3 million will be made available to strengthen digital innovation and competitiveness in the EU.
A new study shows that large language models can unexpectedly go off the rails when they are specifically trained to behave badly. If they are deliberately fine-tuned to produce malicious code, for example, they can also provide harmful or unethical responses in other tasks.
Regulatory authorities in the EU and the UK are increasing pressure on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. They reject the claim that the existing restrictions on creating non-consensual nude images are sufficient.
A draft bill by the German government aims to significantly expand the powers of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) with regard to internet surveillance and cyber operations. The plan is to legalise and expand existing practices at central internet hubs.
The French Ministry of Defence has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with domestic AI company Mistral AI. The agreement aims to deploy advanced AI models, software and services in the military, research institutions and other public authorities.
Apple has announced an agreement for the multi-year use of Google's Gemini AI models and cloud technology. These will serve as the basis for future AI systems after the company's in-house models failed to meet expectations.
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Analysts at Nexos.ai predict that 2026 will see a decisive shift in the use of AI in businesses. The chatbots used to date will be replaced by numerous task-specific AI agents that are directly embedded in business processes.
OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding their AI offerings into the lucrative healthcare sector. They are combining generative models with user data and clinical information to deliver better healthcare insights.
Google is introducing significant improvements to Gmail, powered by Gemini AI. These include a personalised AI inbox that highlights important tasks and messages so users can focus on what matters most.
Google advises content creators against deliberately breaking articles down into ‘bite-sized chunks’ for large language models such as Gemini, even though some SEO trends promote this idea. Content chunking does not bring any lasting benefits
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In 2026, artificial intelligence will continue to transform the job market and influence how people work, are hired and plan their careers. Companies are increasingly using AI in recruitment processes and everyday work.
At CES 2026, Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang stated that by the end of 2026, around half of all business-grade PCs will be AI-enabled. He emphasised that AI is unavoidable and has a profound impact, but will not replace humans.

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