A cloned voice and a fake WhatsApp message cost an Italian bank €95 million. How deepfake and AI voice scams work in 2026, why traditional defences fail, what regulators expect, and practical playbooks for banks, insurers, companies and families.
The EU's Digital Omnibus pushed the AI Act's high-risk rules to December 2027 — but most obligations already apply. What changed, how the US, China, Korea and India compare, why regulating AI is getting harder, and a practical playbook for businesses and policymakers.
Months-long tenders, vendor lock-in and knowledge that walks out the door: why African banks, insurers, telcos and governments should use IT staff augmentation to move fast — and build their own capability centres where the talent is.