Technology that changes daily life, from security and AI to the rules that govern them.
AI agents are assistants that carry out multi-step tasks, such as filling forms or booking travel, instead of only answering questions. They are now built into browsers and office tools, but security agencies warn their weaknesses cannot be fully fixed.
The EU AI Act's bans and general-purpose AI rules already apply, and transparency duties started in August 2026. A 2026 amendment pushed the main high-risk obligations back to December 2027 and August 2028.
A passkey is a sign-in credential made of two cryptographic keys, one kept on your device and one held by the website, so there is no password to steal or type. As of October 2026, the FIDO Alliance estimates 7 billion passkeys are in use.
