Misinformation stories
New TELUS Digital research finds asking AI assistants “Are you sure?” seldom boosts accuracy and can even make correct answers worse.
Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.
AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
Gartner predicts public LLMs will double PR budgets by 2027 as AI search reshapes discovery and employee chatbots replace intranets.
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.
Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.
Amid shrinking newsrooms and polarised platforms, women are turning to collaborative communications as a survival strategy for change.
Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.
UK founders tip most startups to be AI‑first by 2030 as they swallow a mounting 16% 'trust tax' on security and digital verification.
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
UK consumers are embracing AI tools but trust is splintering, with most cross-checking search, social and brand sites before deciding.
Auckland agency Pead launches GEO service to help brands influence how AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini answer consumer queries.
Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.
Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.
EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.