Press Review

Key Takeaways Meta’s acquisition of Manus sets the tone for this Press Review. The progression toward AI autonomy raises new questions about labor, ethics, and societal transformation. On 10 January 2026, oversight mechanisms strengthen, critical infrastructure adapts to potential AI…

Key Takeaways Top Story: Healthcare AI is moving from controlled trials to autonomous clinical workflows, raising questions about trust, oversight, and the nature of medical expertise. The FDA is relaxing oversight of wellness AI solutions as the Trump administration rolls…

Key Takeaways Top story: Google DeepMind forecasts an end to remote work, citing AI’s coming dominance in automating knowledge jobs and daily tasks. SoftBank’s $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge marks a significant escalation in the global competition to build AI…

Key Takeaways Top Story: AI chip demand disrupts global memory supply chains, driving up device costs and highlighting pressures behind the accelerating impact of AI on society. Algorithmic content of dubious quality, or “AI slop“, is now mainstream. Major platforms…

Key Takeaways AI regulation in the US is becoming fragmented, as states advance separate rules while federal policy remains stalled. This reflects the complexity at the core of AI society implications. The Press Review for 28 December 2025 explores how…

Key Takeaways Top story: Major banks have confirmed that AI adoption will result in job reductions by 2026, signaling a major transformation in financial sector employment. Hollywood creators are uniting to oppose AI-driven appropriation of creative content, citing concerns over…

Key Takeaways Top story: Automation threatens $1.2 trillion in US wages, signaling AI’s disruptive advance into professional roles once considered secure. Bipartisan bill seeks mandatory quarterly reporting from companies on AI-related layoffs, aiming to enhance transparency amid job displacement concerns….

Key Takeaways As 2025 ends, the AI press review 2025 reports a surge of AI-generated content (“slop”) overwhelming digital platforms and eroding the line between genuine and synthetic experiences. Major shifts in global innovation and AI capabilities are generating both…

Key Takeaways Top story: Silicon Valley leaders downplay job displacement warnings from AI, sparking debate amid 2026 uncertainties. A surge in “AI slop” content accelerates exhaustion and muddles political discussion, highlighting the AI societal impact in 2025. Geopolitics: Trump freezes…

Key Takeaways Top story: The American Medical Association has unveiled a national AI center, with 66% of physicians now using AI tools. This marks a significant cultural turning point in medicine. Higher Education: OpenAI has established landmark partnerships with colleges…

Key Takeaways Top story: U.S. studios support licensing-first AI video tools to avoid legal complications in copyright disputes. Federal policymakers have launched coordinated initiatives to standardize AI oversight nationwide, raising questions about governance and accountability. The spread of companion AI…

Key Takeaways AI’s unprecedented surge in 2025 drives a pressing sustainability reckoning. Datacenters emitted 80 million tonnes of CO2 this year. Top story: Data centers powering the 2025 AI boom produced 80 million tonnes of CO2, intensifying scrutiny on the…

Key Takeaways Europe intensifies oversight of workplace automation, specifically targeting hiring algorithms and foregrounding the question of AI and society. The 19 December 2025 Press Review explores the balance between technological advancement and the protection of human agency, illustrated by…

Key Takeaways Top story: The UN has adopted a people-first digital outcome, establishing a new international panel focused on AI governance and its social impact. NIST has opened a 45-day public comment period, seeking input on emerging guidelines for cybersecurity…

Key Takeaways Top story: Trump’s executive order challenges AI regulatory approaches in 38 states, aiming to consolidate governance at the federal level. Adaptive Security secures $81 million in funding to strengthen defenses against AI-powered deepfakes, reflecting growing concerns over digital…