nuFeb 21, 2026, 05:02

Employees poorly prepared for job loss: 'This should be a wake-up call'

Rapid labor market changes driven by digitalization and artificial intelligence are creating new roles while making others obsolete, yet many employees remain unprepared for these shifts. Most workers are currently unaware of the changing landscape and are failing to utilize available retraining and upskilling opportunities to secure their future employment.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Global online vulnerability update is live: A race against the clock

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the PHP programming language, prompting a race to patch systems before hackers can exploit the flaw. Many organizations have temporarily taken their websites offline as a precaution while security experts warn that businesses must also conduct thorough checks for prior unauthorized access.

AI-generated texts appear in parliamentary debates: 'Comes at the expense of credibility'

Recent research reveals that 68 members of the Dutch parliament have used artificial intelligence to draft or refine texts for parliamentary debates. While some argue these tools simply aid efficiency, experts warn that over-reliance on AI could compromise the authenticity and public trust of elected officials.

NVIDIA CEO calls on Europe to speed up AI adoption

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is touring Europe to encourage businesses to accelerate their transition toward AI-integrated operations to build a stronger local economy. Despite investor concerns regarding the heavy costs of AI infrastructure, Huang remains optimistic and is forming new partnerships with European firms.

The backbone of the internet is broken: why the attack on PHP is crippling half the web

A critical vulnerability in the widely used programming language PHP has forced numerous websites, including government portals, to go offline. Security experts have issued urgent warnings for administrators to install an emergency update to prevent cyberattacks as criminals actively seek to exploit the flaw.

European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over failure to tackle fraud

The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over concerns that the travel platform is failing to adequately combat fraud and phishing scams. The inquiry aims to ensure the company complies with the Digital Services Act, which mandates that online platforms prioritize user protection and transparency.