Tech News The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online. 24/05/2026
Tech News Students build a wearable device that moves human hands using AI The prototype system was developed in just 48 hours during a hackathon. 23/05/2026
Tech News High-stakes SpaceX rocket launch delayed due to mechanical woes SpaceX has already spent months testing and redesigning the Starship V3, which it described as “the most powerful launch system ever developed.” 22/05/2026
Markets IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation. 22/05/2026
Tech News Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites more right-wing sources, study finds Grokpedia articles about religion, history, literature and art referenced more right-wing websites than Wikipedia’s on the same topics, a new study found. 22/05/2026
Tech News Meta accused of using ‘momfluencers’ to advocate for teen accounts Parent influencers and doctors allegedly advocated for Meta’s teen accounts amid criticism of keeping young people safe on its platforms, according to a new report. 21/05/2026
Business Million-dollar salaries: Top AI talent tech giants are fighting over As Big Tech and a whole cohort of new-generation AI start-ups race towards artificial general intelligence (AGI), elite researchers and engineering leaders have become the equivalent of franchise athletes. 21/05/2026
Markets SpaceX IPO countdown to what could be the biggest ever listing SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI. 21/05/2026
Tech News Mass unemployment, unrest: What Britons really think of AI The UK public is watching the growth of AI “with more fear than excitement,” according to a new survey. 20/05/2026
Tech News Self-driving cars: How close are we to Elon Musk's driverless future? Elon Musk says 90% of driving will be autonomous in a decade. Here's why that's unlikely. 20/05/2026
Tech News Google announces sweeping AI overhaul of its search engine The tech giant unveiled sweeping updates to Search, Gemini and AI-powered eyeglasses in its push towards an AI-first ecosystem. 20/05/2026
Iran Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on Iran's 82-day internet blackout has created a multi-tiered system, granting officials and businesses some access while ordinary citizens pay up to 12 times as much for VPNs, Iranians back home told Euronews. 20/05/2026
Markets Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO this year Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history. 20/05/2026
Tech News ESA–China SMILE mission launches to study Earth’s magnetic shield The SMILE mission will track the Earth’s magnetosphere, which protects the planet from charged particles that come from the Sun. 19/05/2026
Tech News Pope and Anthropic co-founder to launch AI papal letter at Vatican Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI. 19/05/2026
Tech News Elon Musk loses OpenAI case after he waited too long to sue Musk left OpenAI’s board in 2018 after clashing with Altman. A year earlier, he reportedly made a failed bid to get more control over the company. 19/05/2026
Tech News The EU’s plan to tackle 'cookie fatigue' The EU wants to reduce “cookie fatigue” through browser-level consent rules that promise fewer banners and more transparency. Critics warn the proposal could create new gatekeepers, weaken personalised advertising, and increase costs for European businesses. 18/05/2026
Tech News China unveils a giant rideable robot straight out of sci-fi movie A Chinese robotics company has started selling a giant pilotable robot. It costs €500,000, walks on two legs, and can also smash through walls. Welcome to the future? 17/05/2026
Tech News Malta gives citizens a paid version of ChatGPT Plus for free Citizens and residents registered with Malta’s online identity system can apply to get access to ChatGPT Plus after completing a free online course. 16/05/2026
Tech News Dumb phones and iPods: Meet the people disconnecting with old tech A growing cohort of people are shunning new technologies in favour of the outdated or obsolete. Euronews Next spoke to four collectors about escaping digital fatigue with dumb phones and iPods. 16/05/2026
Tech News NASA’s Psyche swings past Mars on journey to mysterious metal asteroid The crucial manoeuvre scheduled for Friday will use the gravity of Mars to shift Psyche onto the right path, a faster and cheaper method NASA scientists say could help unlock clues about the birth of Earth. 15/05/2026
Tech News How Europe is bringing AI into military operations Analysts told Euronews Next that Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Kingdom stand out as countries that have done the most for AI military integration so far. 15/05/2026
Tech News How South Korea is turning workplace skills into robot training data The project reflects South Korea’s wider ambition to turn its chip industry, manufacturing strength and industrial know-how into an edge in ‘physical AI’. But can it catch up in a field still dominated by the US and China? 14/05/2026
Tech News These are tech titans in Beijing with Trump and what they want A handful of US tech titans are joining President Donald Trump in Beijing for the summit with Xi Jinping. Here’s a look at the ties that each tech company has in China. 14/05/2026
Tech News Trump called Nvidia's CEO to join China summit at last minute, report According to a source, Trump called Huang after seeing media reporting the Nvidia leader's absence from the Trump-Xi summit. 13/05/2026
Tech News What did Sam Altman say at the Elon Musk OpenAI trial OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that he felt Elon Musk "abandoned" his company and put them in "a very difficult place," as they both vied for control. 13/05/2026
Tech News Trump China visit: Here's how the two AI superpowers compare As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely. 13/05/2026
Tech News ‘Slot machine’ social media: Is social media addictive by design? Social media features such as infinite scroll and personalised feeds can drive compulsive use. Experts argue that Big Tech should change its business models for meaningful change. 12/05/2026
Europe News EU may ban social media for children this summer, says von der Leyen European Commission will present plans for an EU-wide social media ban for minors as early as this summer amid growing pressure from several member states to strengthen protections for children. 12/05/2026
Tech News New nonprofit safety lab will 'crash-test' AI products for children A US nonprofit is borrowing the car industry's safety playbook to protect children from AI — and it wants to use big tech's own money, among others, to do it. 12/05/2026
Tech News Anthropic says it knows why its AI blackmailed engineers Anthropic think they have found the reason for blackmail-like behaviour in its chatbot Claude: fictional stories online. 11/05/2026
Tech News Musk called Anthropic 'evil' — now his data centres are helping its AI Musk's SpaceX has leased its Colossus 1 supercomputer to Anthropic, giving Claude's maker a massive compute boost despite a previously bitter rivalry. 11/05/2026
Tech News Europe’s youth activists push back against social media blanket bans Youth activists across Europe are asking legislators to make platforms safer, to invest in digital literacy education and to enforce the laws already in place. 11/05/2026
Tech News Imperfect AI Omnibus arrives. All eyes turn to Digital Omnibus The EU’s AI Omnibus is finally here, but some criticize it for a lack of ambition. While the EU must still formally approve the AI Omnibus, focus now shifts to the second leg of the EU’s digital simplification efforts: the Digital Omnibus package, which is crucial for AI development and data. 10/05/2026
Tech News AI models can break into computers and copy themselves, research finds Scientists who observed AI chatbots copying themselves and launching hacking attacks in an experiment say ‘autonomous AI self-replication is no longer hypothetical’. 09/05/2026
Tech News Instagram changes DMs. Here is what users should know Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs? 08/05/2026
Tech News Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France over X's AI deepfakes Paris prosecutors have escalated an investigation of Elon Musk and his social network X to a criminal probe. 08/05/2026
Tech News Tech giants agree to US government AI testing programme The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public. 08/05/2026
Tech News EU simplifies rules for AI companies in tentative deal EU states and the Parliament reached an agreement to simplify the AI laws for businesses. Here’s a look at what has changed. 07/05/2026
Tech News Meta seeks to overturn landmark social media addiction ruling In March, a United States jury found Meta and Google negligent in thedesign of their platforms in a landmark ‘social media addictions’ trial. 07/05/2026
Tech News iPhone users may get up to $95 in Apple Siri settlement payouts Apple has agreed to a $250 million (€230 million) settlement after being accused of misleading iPhone buyers over unreleased AI features linked to its Siri upgrade. 07/05/2026
Tech News Your AI chats may reveal your personality, researchers warn Artificial intelligence was able to predict personality traits such as agreeableness and emotional stability with up to 60 % accuracy, according to a new study. 07/05/2026
Tech News Everything to know about Elon Musk’s new chip factory for SpaceX Terafab is being developed by SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, placing it at the centre of Musk’s push to connect artificial intelligence, computing power, and space infrastructure. 06/05/2026
Tech News Holocaust denial entering Dutch schools via social media, survey says Teachers who responded to a survey in the Netherlands say their students confront them with Holocaust-related disinformation they likely picked up on social media. 06/05/2026