Atos launches digital sovereignty offering for AI and regulated environments
Targeting sectors such as defence, healthcare and financial services, Atos Group's integrated platfo…
MIT researchers develop tool to estimate energy use of AI workloads
The new system from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab enables fast and accurate prediction of GPU en…
Meta partners with Overview and Noon Energy to power AI data centres
With AI infrastructure demanding ever more reliable power, Meta is investing in space solar and ultr…
Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency and Mistral AI partner to advance AI for public safety
A new agreement between Mistral AI and HTX covers AI capabilities for robotics, video analysis, and …
Generative AI policy updated by Australian Research Council
A revised ARC policy clarifies how generative AI may be used in grant applications and assessments.
ILO report highlights persistent weaknesses in global governance systems
More than half of the world’s economies face governance conditions that weaken business confidence, …
UN experts warn of growing risks from digital surveillance and AI misuse
Experts call for stronger safeguards and global regulation.
UNESCO and Oxford University launch global AI course for courts
UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched a free online course to help judicial systems addr…
EU pushes Android changes to open AI competition
New interoperability rules under the Digital Markets Act aim to boost competition by giving rival AI…
UK backs self-learning AI push to advance scientific discovery
New investment in autonomous AI research reflects a shift towards systems that learn through interac…
Greece accelerates digital governance with AI enforcement and social media age restrictions
New digital policies in Greece combine AI enforcement with stronger protections for young users.
Cyberattack on Itron exposes risks to global energy infrastructure systems
The latest incident at Itron shows how cyber threats are evolving across infrastructure sectors.
EU advances GPAI framework with focus on forecasting systemic risks
AI regulation efforts in the EU expand through structured forecasting and scenario-based risk evalua…
UN prepares first Global Dialogue on AI governance ahead of Geneva meeting
The Global Dialogue on AI governance aims to create an inclusive forum to connect existing initiativ…
Saudi initiative attempts to link AI with sustainability goals
Project could unlock billions in regional collaboration.
Kazakhstan advances digital economy with AI business assistant
A new government-backed AI tool in Kazakhstan helps users choose business locations, reduce oversatu…
England’s Ofqual advises awarding bodies on AI risks in qualifications
New Ofqual guidance says awarding organisations should review assessment design and controls in resp…
The Philippines and South Korea launch a major cybersecurity centre project
Strategic partnership helps the Philippines build stronger cyber resilience and national security sy…
Malaysia expands national AI strategy through Microsoft partnership
AI skilling initiative supports Malaysia’s digital transformation and long-term economic competitive…
UNIDIR highlights the security implications of the shift from classical to quantum technologies
UNIDIR highlights how the shift from classical to quantum technologies is reshaping global systems, …
Azerbaijan explores regulatory framework for AI and intellectual property
Azerbaijan is examining the legal status of AI and its implications for intellectual property, as po…
EU Global Green Bond Initiative Fund unlocks €20 billion for sustainable infrastructure
The new EU fund supports green bonds and climate investment across developing economies and emerging…
Digital euro standards advance with European Central Bank support
Europe is laying the groundwork for a unified digital payments system, positioning the digital euro …
Quantum computing gains stability boost from NVIDIA error correction model
AI-powered systems by NVIDIA enhance quantum error correction speed and computational reliability.
MIT releases largest Olympiad math dataset for AI and education
MathNet compiles Olympiad problems from 47 countries into a unified dataset, creating a global bench…
AI for Peace Summit highlights push for African-led innovation
The summit stressed that Africa’s AI future depends on stronger local innovation ecosystems and cont…
Canada launches a major youth skills funding for digital economy transition
A new initiative that supports the Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) programme across emerging technol…
New Chinese rules restrict digital promotion of financial products
The prohibition restrict financial product marketing to licensed entities while reinforcing the clas…
EU cybersecurity certification framework gains momentum after Cyprus event
Cyber resilience strengthens in Europe as the EU advances certification frameworks and standards.
New whitepaper aims to streamline virtual asset oversight in Nigeria
The plan seeks to streamline coordination between key financial regulators while improving complianc…
Nigeria’s TETFund supports AI research and digital development in universities
Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is supporting AI research and digital development …
ENISA updates cybersecurity assessment framework for the EU Member States
NCAF 2.0 provides a structured tool for identifying strengths, gaps and priority areas in national c…
CISA publishes FIRESTARTER malware report and updates directive
A new CISA report details how FIRESTARTER targeted Cisco devices and prompted updated federal mitiga…
UNCTAD data shows that global economic transformation gaps remain uneven
Economic transformation remains unequal as UNCTAD reveals structural development challenges worldwid…
Agentic AI to take over half of UAE public sector
The initiative introduces a national framework to integrate Agentic AI into government operations, e…
Maldives president calls for a greater role of girls in AI and digital development
President Mohamed Muizzu said Maldives must bridge the gender digital divide and expand opportunitie…
ECON adopts Business Wallets opinion and highlights cybersecurity risks
Local and regional leaders in ECON backed Business Wallets and warned that new digital and cybersecu…
World Health Organization launches AI tool for reproductive health information
ChatHRP is designed to support policy-makers, researchers and health workers by delivering evidence-…
Wikipedia-based AI model identifies 100 emerging technologies to watch in 2026
Researchers highlight top technologies gaining momentum through AI-driven data analysis.
Australia aligns privacy and online safety regulation
Regulators aim to improve coordination in responding to emerging digital risks, including those link…
GPT-5.5 pushes AI deeper into agentic work
The model extends beyond software engineering into scientific research, demonstrating stronger perfo…
Meta expands parental oversight with new AI conversation insights for teens
Digital safety improves as Meta enables parents to monitor teen AI conversation topics.
Frontier AI changes cyber risk calculations, New Zealand warns
New guidance says frontier AI creates new risks for organisations, but can also support defensive se…
UK’s National Cyber Security Centre launches device to protect display connections from cyber threats
SilentGlass has been introduced to prevent malicious connections between devices and screens in high…
World Health Organization collaboration with Kazakhstan marks new phase in global health and AI
Talks focused on Kazakhstan’s efforts to modernise its healthcare system, with both sides exploring …
UK embraces 6 frontier technologies to drive digital growth
Government investment in the UK accelerates digital transformation across key technology sectors.
UK fintech sector faces major digital markets transformation
The reforms form part of a broader strategy to position the UK as a global leader in fintech by alig…
Austria hosts the first Google data centre in the Alpine region
Investment by Google enhances Austria's regional workforce skills and supports AI-driven economic gr…
MIT method tackles AI overconfidence problem
Standard AI training methods encourage unwarranted certainty, prompting new techniques to improve ca…
UK’s FCA steps up enforcement on crypto
Unauthorised firms were targeted in a coordinated operation.
World Economic Forum analysis explains what drives startup growth today
Startup success evolves as WEF highlights partnerships and resilience as key scaling drivers.
Australia targets three million learners under AI workforce strategy
The programme supports National AI Plan and expands existing skilling efforts, combining education, …
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Clinicians and HealthBench Professional
ChatGPT for Clinicians is OpenAI's new clinician-focused product for documentation, care consults, a…
Crypto derivatives rules face overhaul in Thailand consultation
Industry consolidation and acquisitions reflect growing preparation for broader access to crypto der…
UK National Cyber Security Centre recommends passkeys over passwords
The National Cyber Security Centre supports wider adoption of passkeys to strengthen protection agai…
Italy issues guidelines requiring consent for email tracking pixels
Recipients must receive clear information and easy withdrawal options for tracking pixel consent wit…
Georgia hosts EPO talks on patents and technology transfer
A visit to Georgia by EPO President António Campinos centred on patents, validation, and research co…
Philippines and Bermuda sign data protection agreement to strengthen cross-border cooperation
Authorities will share information on privacy violations.
Microsoft commits A$25 billion to expand AI and cloud in Australia
Australia will see expanded AI and cloud capacity under a new A$25 billion Microsoft investment anno…
OpenAI privacy model sets new standard for AI-data protection
New AI tool from OpenAI, called Privacy Filter, enables secure local processing of sensitive informa…
UK government seeks industry cooperation to strengthen AI-driven cyber resilience
Rising cyber threats drive UK investment in AI-powered national security systems.
Online safety agreement signed by eSafety and OAIC in Australia
Australia has moved to align online safety and privacy oversight through a new agreement between eSa…
UNESCO highlights barriers facing students with disabilities in education systems
Education gaps persist as UNESCO highlights the lack of data on students with disabilities.
AI governance debate intensifies amid rapid global expansion
Challenges over disinformation and institutional integrity are shaping AI governance policy debates,…
IWF data shows 63% of global child abuse content hosted in the EU
The EU hosts the majority of abuse webpages as IWF urges urgent regulatory action.
NCSC publishes new cross-domain architecture guidance
New guidance from NCSC outlines how organisations can build more secure cross-domain architectures f…
eSafety Commissioner of Australia issues notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam
Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam have received eSafety notices linked to grooming, sexual extor…
Ofcom releases public 4chan decision under UK online safety rules
A public Ofcom decision says 4chan failed to meet UK online safety duties on illegal content risk as…
UNIDIR highlights role of women in AI governance and international security
Diverse perspectives are seen as critical to AI governance.
Ukraine highlights AI strategic shifts
AI development is shifting towards infrastructure and energy competition.
UK’s National Cyber Security Centre chief warns of ‘perfect storm’ for UK cybersecurity
The head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre said cybersecurity is entering a period of 'tumu…
Hong Kong advances digital corporate identity to transform business operations
New digital identity system enables secure business transactions and reduces administrative burden f…
ILO sets first global framework for AI use in manufacturing sector
Policy conclusions reveal how ILO is shaping responsible AI use across global manufacturing sectors.
ILO report warns of rising workplace risks amid digital transformation
Workplace-related stress factors contribute to major health conditions and result in significant eco…
Employee monitoring grows at Meta as AI overhaul accelerates
The company says safeguards are in place, but workers have raised concerns over privacy and increase…
UK children’s bill advances with new online safety powers
House of Commons-printed text of the UK Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill includes child interne…
Ofcom steps up child safety enforcement with Telegram and chat site investigations
Teen Chat and Chat Avenue are under scrutiny for allegedly failing to protect children from online g…
AI adoption across Australian Public Service depends on trust, alignment and imagination, Poole says
AI adoption in the Australian Public Service is moving beyond experimentation, according to Lucy Poo…
UNESCO launches regional observatory on AI in education in Latin America and the Caribbean
The new UNESCO observatory on AI in education is intended to support public policy and regional coop…
Philippines presses Meta for faster action on online disinformation
Digital regulation intensifies as the Philippines challenges Meta's response to online disinformatio…
Claude Mythos Preview sets new benchmark for AI capability and raises governance questions
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview is its most capable model to date, withheld from public release an…
Law Society conference highlights GDPR’s role in regulating AI tools
Legal experts have said GDPR obligations remain fundamental when assessing data protection issues li…
Singapore proposes more tailored capital rules for crypto assets
Banks in Singapore may gain limited exposure to select crypto assets, capped at 2% of Tier 1 capital…
UK reviews mobile market as nationwide standalone 5G target approaches
Ambitious telecom reforms position the UK at the centre of global 5G and digital infrastructure inve…
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tools for celebrities
Digital safeguards improve as YouTube enables tools to track and remove deepfake content.
US and Philippines plan economic security zone focused on AI and supply chains
It aims to strengthen supply chains and manufacturing capacity.
European Commission opens call for AI medical imaging pilots
Two large-scale pilots using AI for medical imaging will receive EU support under a new European Com…
Global stablecoin rule gaps raise concerns in Bank for International Settlements warning
Stablecoin growth may increase bank funding costs and shift lending toward non-bank institutions, wh…
European Commission allocates €63.2 million to support AI innovation in health and online safety
Funding targets healthcare and online safety applications.
Commonwealth Secretariat convenes AI election training in Trinidad and Tobago
Election professionals from across the region are meeting at a Commonwealth Secretariat training eve…
UK’s ICO outlines personal data use in elections
Voters should expect clear and transparent use of their information.
Knowledge synthesis tool RASS presented by European Commission’s Joint Research Centre
The JRC says its Research ASSistant prototype is designed to support knowledge synthesis while allow…
Australian regulator highlights rising AI use across various industries
Regulators call for stronger safeguards as AI expands in Australia.
UK regulator selects firms for second cohort of AI testing programme in financial services
FCA has expanded its AI Live Testing programme with a second cohort of firms including major financi…
Ofcom updates enforcement programme on CSAM risks in file-sharing services
Ofcom has updated its enforcement programme assessing file-sharing and file-storage services for ris…
India forms expert committee to support AI governance framework
India has set up a Technology and Policy Expert Committee to support AI governance decisions and adv…
Frontier AI cybersecurity risks highlighted by the World Economic Forum
Cybersecurity shifts as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, World Economic Forum analysis finds.
UK NCSC calls for stronger cyber readiness
Resilience is prioritised over prevention alone.
EU launches protected data register
The platform improves visibility and access to sensitive datasets.
NOYB highlights access request failures
Users face challenges when requesting information about their data.