Data ownership stories

AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.

Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.

Bad data is undermining AI success, causing costly productivity losses, eroding trust, and risking regulatory penalties in organisations worldwide.

Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.

BEPS Pillar Two is driving tech reform as multinationals face tougher compliance rules and steep penalties for late lodgements, warns CCH Integrator.

Synology updates Office Suite with AI tools for private clouds, boosting productivity while ensuring data privacy and compliance for organisations.

Canadian news orgs have sued OpenAI over copyright breach claims, challenging how AI models use journalistic content for training and commercial gain.

AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.

Civo launches relaxAI API, an OpenAI-compatible AI solution hosted in UK data centres, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance for British organisations.

Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

Sciative Solutions has unveiled an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its leadership team, aimed at promoting growth and operational efficiency.

Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.

Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.

As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

Experts at the University of Manchester urge the integration of digital mobility platforms into England's public transport systems to enhance services and address sustainability.

Macrium has unveiled Reflect X, a cutting-edge backup solution boasting doubled recovery speeds and native support for ARM devices, enhancing operational resilience.

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.