Technology trends: AI adoption, Alzheimer's research, and facial recognition regulation

In Europe, generative AI adoption has reached 33% of citizens and 20% of businesses as of 2025. However, usage remains uneven, heavily influenced by education levels, age, and regional digital infrastructure.

In medical research, a study published in Science by Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Washington reveals that Alzheimer's disease is linked to altered three-dimensional DNA folding within brain cells. This structural change affects gene expression and provides a new layer of understanding beyond traditional amyloid plaques and tau tangles.

Regarding privacy and law enforcement, Pasquale Stanzione, president of the Privacy Authority, has called for clear legislative regulations on the use of facial recognition in investigations. The goal is to prevent the technology from becoming a tool for mass surveillance and to mitigate risks of algorithmic discrimination.