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Heather Stewart.

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Policy & regulation2026-10-18

World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries | Heather Stewart

Cyber-attacks, including recent hacks on French supermarket fridges, highlight the urgency for global cooperation against rising digital threats.

The GuardianHeather Stewart

AI in practice2026-10-18

World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries

The World Bank emphasizes the potential of 'small AI' to accelerate economic development in emerging economies, enabling significant progress within decades if adapted to local contexts.

The GuardianHeather Stewart

Business & funding2026-10-12

Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF

The IMF warns that high valuations and debt levels in AI could lead to a global financial crisis, alongside risks from government borrowing and cyber-attacks.

The GuardianHeather Stewart