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European Central Bank demands AI security ‘action plan’

European Central Bank gives banks deadline to outline their plans to defend against artificial intelligence-based security threats
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates

Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities
AI workloads to test mobile network capability

Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G

Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism

From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
SNP council backs datacentre halt and creates Burnham dilemma

As Scottish National Party council passes a motion for Scotland datacentre moratorium, Andy Burnham’s avowed ‘power to the regions’ views face strain in light of critical national infrastructure designation

CW@60: Reflections of an accidental technology anthropologist

On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends - and our journalists - for their perspectives on how tech has changed their lives over six decades
Datacentre dive: Inside nLighten’s Bristol edge datacentre

We visit nLighten’s BRS1 datacentre, and travel from gritty city centre fringe to a high-tech overhaul that makes the case for reusing legacy infrastructure over new construction
Tracking AI in the supply chain

Supply chains have become a key testing ground for AI as businesses manage vast data volumes and complex networks

NTT Data puts more body into physical AI - CW Developer Network

Physical AI is a thing. It’s the process of embedding intelligence into quality assurance for critical assembly operations. We can say that, when compared to legacy techniques, physical AI cuts ... Continue Reading
Series brief: Connecting the dots on fully-managed edge computing- CW Developer Network

The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) now starts its fully managed edge computing analysis series. This sector is projected to grow from roughly £500 billion in 2026 to nearly £1.4 trillion ... Continue Reading
Dukes of hazard- Cliff Saran's Enterprise blog

“The quiet hum of the flight was suddenly pierced by panicked screams, a few passengers jumped out of their seats, and second later, an explosion created a ball of fire on a window seat tray ... Continue Reading
Free utility tool stipulates how AI uses human name, image, likeness & identity attributes- Open Source Insider

Human Consent Registry is a new free-to-use public utility tool built around the principle that each user’s identity should remain their own intellectual property. That sounds obvious, except ... Continue Reading

Silent substrate: how 175,000 AI endpoints reshape the internet

A new layer of compute is forming beneath our feet – distributed, ungoverned, and increasingly capable of action
AI won't break your security, but your governance might

The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers if Anthropic’s Claude Mythos frontier AI model is a benefit or barrier to achieving resilient enterprise IT security, and how security leaders need to adapt.
The cyber law that could change everything

The aim of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is to target critical infrastructure operators and essential service providers. Midmarket businesses need to be aware that they may be part of a critical supply chain and open to scrutiny as a result.