Google unveils MedGemma 1.5, a medical AI update enhancing CT, MRI, and histopathology capabilities, and introduces MedASR for clinical speech-to-text. This move intensifies the competitive AI healthcare landscape, as OpenAI and Anthropic also release health-focused solutions.

Anthropic accelerates its AI prototyping with an expanded Labs initiative, focusing on scalable, responsible AI experiences under new leadership, including Instagram's Krieger. The strategy separates rapid prototyping from core product development, emphasizing partnerships in healthcare, and is backed by strong investor confidence from Microsoft and Nvidia.

Security flaws in Python libraries for AI, including Nvidia's NeMo, Salesforce's Uni2TS, and Apple's FlexTok, risk remote code execution through malicious metadata. Researchers identified the vulnerabilities, prompting several vendors to issue fixes and advisories to mitigate exploitation risks, with updates and proactive security measures underway.

Quebec Premier François Legault has announced his resignation amid rising internal tensions and declining popularity, as his party prepares for the 2026 provincial election. Legault, who has led Quebec since 2018, faced criticism over healthcare, education, and economic challenges, prompting swift reactions from political and civic leaders.

France's ANSES warns that social media harms adolescent mental health, particularly affecting girls, possibly prompting legislation to limit access for under-15s. The report urges platforms to redesign algorithms and interfaces, and for policymakers to enforce age verification and parental consent.

Nextech3D.ai has announced the rapid global expansion of KraftyLab, reaching 20 cities within a week post-acquisition. The initiative focuses on AI-powered platforms and B2B solutions, enhancing enterprise-level event planning.

The European Parliament is set to debate a fourth no-confidence motion against EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, announced by Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The motion, driven by the Patriots of Europe party, critiques the Mercosur trade deal for threatening European food security.

Columbia University unveiled a robot capable of realistic lip-syncing, marking a significant step in making AI interactions more lifelike. This technology, showcased at CES 2026, could revolutionize education and elder care by aligning robotic speech with natural mouth movements, although ethical concerns remain.

The FDA and EU have issued 10 guiding principles for AI use in drug development, focusing on safety, efficacy, and quality. These guidelines aim for global AI convergence, highlighting industry collaborations like AstraZeneca's acquisition of Modella AI and Nvidia and Eli Lilly's AI lab initiative.

Index Engines posted significant growth in 2025, driven by its CyberSense AI technology, which excels in ransomware detection with a 99.99% accuracy rate. The company expanded globally, forming a notable partnership with Hitachi Vantara to enhance data recovery and cyber resilience solutions.