Microsoft Makes AI Agents in OneDrive Generally Available

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…

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Moltbook And The Risks Of AI Agents Interacting Online

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…

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Grok Sparks Global Scrutiny Over AI Sexualised Deepfakes

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…

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15 Notable Gadgets From A CES Focused On AI In Homes And Health

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…

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WhatsApp Introduces New Tools To Bring Order To Group Chats

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…

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Spotify Introduces Real-Time Listening Activity And Jam Requests

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…

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Google Brings Gemini AI To Gmail With A Personalised Inbox

Google is reshaping Gmail around its Gemini AI models, introducing a personalised AI Inbox, natural-language AI Overviews in email search, and a wider rollout of writing and summarisation tools designed to help users manage rising email volumes more efficiently. To Help Manage Information Overload Google says more than 3 billion people now rely on its…

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HMRC Wants UK Crypto Buyers’ Details

People using cryptocurrency services in the UK are now required to provide personal and tax identifying details to cryptoasset platforms, following new reporting rules that came into force on 1 January 2026. What Are The Rules? From the start of 2026, anyone buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging cryptoassets through a cryptoasset service provider must provide…

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EU Renews UK Data Adequacy Decisions Until 2031

The European Commission has renewed its decisions allowing personal data to flow freely between the EU and the UK, confirming that the UK’s data protection framework continues to meet EU standards despite recent legal changes. Applies To Two Frameworks The decision, announced on 19 December 2025, extends the EU’s existing data adequacy arrangements with the…

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