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Disney deal with OpenAI brings Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

OpenAI said the agreement with Walt Disney was part of a push to ensure the rights of creators in the generative AI space - amid growing concerns over copyright, deepfakes and misinformation.

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TIME Person of the Year 2025 announced – and it’s not a person

This is not the first time the magazine has picked a non-human as its Person of the Year, and 2025's choice reflects the domination of AI in news, public debate, as well as modern anxieties surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence.

Tech News

Who uses AI agents and why? Perplexity releases first data

Most adopters of the AI agent are highly educated, from rich countries, and work in either technology or knowledge-heavy fields, a new study found.

Lifestyle

What is the worrying dating trend that could define 2026?

A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating trend which further blurs the line between human and artificial companionship: the “AI situationship.” Here's everything you need to know.

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South Korea says advertisers must label AI-generated ads

South Korean officials said they will ramp up screening and removal of problematic AI-generated ads and impose punitive fines.

Europe in Motion

Are European SMEs punching above their weight thanks to AI?

At the same time, many entrepreneurs believe that the only way to build trust with the community is through more investments in human-made content.

Tech News

Europe falls behind the Global South in AI adoption, OECD report

Generation Z and young millennials in the Global South are embracing AI at much higher rates than their European counterparts, according to a new survey from the OECD.

Health news

AI could help make bioweapons that spark pandemics, tech experts warn

Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said.

Tech News

Europe is trying to write a new sovereign AI map. Here's how

Europe wants to break away from depending on American Big Tech companies for AI.

Europe in Motion

AI integration in healthcare: Which EU countries are at the forefront?

Where can you get AI-assisted diagnostics, and which countries are carrying out experiments aimed at significantly reducing waiting times?

Culture news

'AI slop' crowned Word of the Year 2025 by Macquarie Dictionary

Macquarie Dictionary, considered the standard reference on Australian English, has announced that 'AI slop' has been chosen by its committee and voted by the public as the Word of the Year for 2025.

Health news

AI can ‘see’ whether you are suffering from chronic stress

AI can tell if you are stressed by looking at your medical scans, a new study shows.

Tech News

EU's tech at ‘crossroads’. AI, defence, climate key to future, report

Europe will have to invest in climate tech, artificial intelligence and defence to keep developing its tech ecosystem.

Health news

Europe is using AI in health care without enough guardrails, WHO warns

Just four out of 50 surveyed countries have national strategies for AI in health care.

Culture news

New Zealand book award disqualifies two authors for AI artwork

The New Zealand Book Awards Trust introduced a new rule this year stating that any book submitted for the Ockham awards must not contain AI material of any kind.

Health news

Could AI help defeat superbugs? UK scientists aim to find out

The three-year project aims to use AI to develop new tools in the fight against pathogens that can evade existing treatments.

Tech News

Uzbekistan launches tax-free zone for AI and data centre projects

Uzbekistan offers tax breaks, cheap electricity, and renewable-energy support, with most sites planned in Karakalpakstan to help build the country’s AI ecosystem by 2030.

Culture news

Massive backlash as Disney CEO says company to embrace generative AI

Recent comments made by Disney CEO Bob Iger have resulted in calls to boycott the streaming service.

Tech News

Anthropic says China-backed hackers used its AI for cyberattack

Anthropic said the incident was the first documented cyberattack carried out largely without human involvement.

Business

Euroviews. Why AI must be grounded, not hyped, to serve Europe’s SMEs

We’re not chasing hype. We’re building AI that works for real businesses, real supply chains, and real growth, the president of Alibaba.com Kuo Zhang writes in his opinion article for Euroviews.