Recent research shows that AI large language models (LLMs) can be quietly poisoned during training with hidden backdoors that create a serious and hard to detect supply chain security risk for organisations deploying them. Sleeper Agent Backdoors Researchers say sleeper agent backdoors in LLMs pose a security risk to organisations deploying AI systems because they…

Physical Intelligence is developing a single AI system designed to power many different robots across tasks and environments, and its research driven approach is reshaping how Silicon Valley views the future of automation. Building Foundation Models Physical Intelligence, often referred to as PI or π, is a San Francisco based AI robotics company focused on…

Amazon Web Services closed 2025 with its fastest quarterly growth rate in over three years, reflecting renewed enterprise cloud migration and a sharp increase in demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Cloud Division’s Strongest Growth Rate In 13 Quarters Amazon disclosed in its fourth quarter financial results that AWS generated $35.6 billion in revenue in the…

Microsoft has made AI-powered Agents in OneDrive generally available, allowing users to create persistent Copilot assistants that work across multiple documents rather than individual files. What Are AI Powered Agents? AI-powered agents in OneDrive are persistent Copilot assistants built from a user selected set of files, designed to understand and work across multiple documents at…

Moltbook, a newly launched social platform designed for AI agents rather than humans, has drawn scrutiny after researchers exposed major security flaws and raised questions about how autonomous its AI activity really is. A Platform For ‘Agents’ Moltbook is presented as a social network designed specifically for AI agents, which are software programs built to…

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has become the focus of political, regulatory, and international scrutiny after users exploited it to generate non-consensual sexualised images, including material involving children, triggering urgent action from regulators and reopening a heated debate over online safety and free speech. What Triggered The Controversy? The row began in late December when…

In this week’s Tech Insight, we look at 15 notable gadgets from a CES focused on how artificial intelligence is being embedded into physical products for homes, health, and everyday use. CES 2026 The Consumer Electronics Show, held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, has long been a place where experimental concepts sit alongside near…

WhatsApp has rolled out a set of new group chat features designed to reduce confusion in larger conversations and make coordination easier, as the platform continues to evolve beyond simple one-to-one messaging. What Has Been Introduced? In a blog post published on 7 January, WhatsApp confirmed the launch of three new group chat features entitled…

Spotify has introduced two new Messages features that let users see what friends are listening to in real time and invite them into shared listening sessions, signalling a deeper shift towards in-app social interaction. Wider Rollout By Early February The update, confirmed by Spotify on 7 January, adds Listening Activity and Request to Jam to…