Artificial intelligence is being weaponised, presenting significant cybersecurity threats, GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler stated. She emphasised that Russia’s hybrid activities against the UK and Europe are intensifying, while allied nations must prioritise cybersecurity to prevent miscalculations amid rising tensions and evolving AI technologies.

EU lawmakers are contesting a European Commission rule regarding data centre ratings, arguing it would limit public access to information on the environmental performance of individual facilities. This dispute highlights concerns about transparency in the sector’s impact on sustainability.

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This morning, European Union leaders address energy strategies and economic challenges as tensions rise over recent geopolitical developments.
Member states seek coordinated responses to enhance stability and resilience.

Investment in digital infrastructure is critical for economic growth, yet developing economies lag behind in this area. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank highlights a pressing digital divide, where fundamental connectivity remains underfunded, impeding AI readiness and exacerbating inequities in access and opportunities.

Kata Tüttő, former deputy mayor of Budapest, expressed concerns about the impact of Viktor Orbán’s governance, stating the city “suffered a lot.” As President of the European Committee of the Regions, she cautioned against a “wave of centralisation” that poses risks to Europe’s regions.

The new Passenger Package aims to revolutionise rail travel by allowing passengers to book multi-operator journeys as a single ticket. This initiative enhances transparency, ensuring consistent passenger rights, protection during delays, and improved access across Europe’s fragmented rail system, addressing long-standing issues in cross-border travel.