UN kicks off Global Mechanism on ICT security, road ahead murky
The long-awaited Global Mechanism has finally launched, creating the UN’s first permanent forum on I…
Sweden’s Riksbank urges households to keep cash and multiple payment options for crisis preparedness
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, is urging households to strengthen payment preparedness amid ri…
UN warns of urgency in shaping responsible AI governance
Rapid AI development amid geopolitical tensions has raised AI governance concerns, calling for coord…
Power hardware shortages are delaying AI data centre expansion, despite record investment
US AI data-centre expansion is being constrained by shortages of power-delivery equipment such as tr…
Microsoft markets Copilot as a productivity boost but warns it is ‘for entertainment purposes only’
Microsoft’s Copilot Terms of Use state that the AI is 'for entertainment purposes only' and not for …
Will AI turn novel-writing into a collaborative process
The article argues that a novel’s value extends beyond prose to include premise, plot and character,…
Digital Services Act agreement links European Commission and EUIPO on online IP enforcement
EUIPO will support Digital Services Act work on counterfeit goods, pirated content, and online intel…
US Supreme Court narrows ISP copyright liability, sharpening focus on intent with potential implications for generative AI
A unanimous US Supreme Court ruling narrowed the circumstances under which internet service provider…
ENISA launches consultation on EU digital wallet certification
EU member states are expected to introduce at least one certified digital identity wallet by the end…
EU lapse in child safety rules raises concerns
Nearly 250 child rights organisations warn that the regulatory gap could undermine coordinated effor…
Advocates push for transparency rules in student AI systems
Universities are urged to adopt the guidelines to strengthen accountability and protect students as …
AI and 6G strategy drives South Korea’s digital transformation agenda
Digital policy in South Korea evolves as AI development plan supports infrastructure, skills and cyb…
Russian draft laws introduce licensing and limits on digital assets
The legal framework introduces structured digital asset rules under law, including licensing, invest…
Brazil expands AI in public services through Fala.BR reform
Digital governance in Brazil evolves with Fala.BR AI adoption supporting transparency and anti-corru…
China advances new power grid strategy to support clean energy transition
National reforms advance with a new power grid plan integrating renewables and smart technologies.
Gallup finds AI is shaping some college students’ academic choices
New Gallup findings suggest AI is shaping academic choices for some currently enrolled college stude…
Brazil launches national assistive technology centre to advance disability rights
Disability policy evolves as a new assistive technology centre supports autonomy and social particip…
Commission invests in fact-checking to combat disinformation
Five million euro grant backs independent verification.
UN commissioner calls for human rights-centred digital governance at GANHRI conference
Volker Türk told GANHRI that digital governance, surveillance, and AI must be addressed through huma…
University of South Wales becomes the first in the UK to AI qualification as part of a degree
Business and Management students at the University of South Wales earn dual AI accreditation and use…
EU interim ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires
After failed negotiations on an extension, the EU's interim ePrivacy derogation expired on 3 April 2…
Kazakhstan positions AI at heart of industrial strategy
A dedicated AI university and national training programme aim to build skilled workforce.
Oracle expands AI options for US government agencies
Advanced AI infrastructure by Oracle helps the US government meet high-stakes operational and citize…
OHCHR seeks inputs on protecting human rights defenders in the digital age
A new OHCHR call invites states, civil society, industry, and other stakeholders to submit evidence …
ICT4Peace hosts workshop to support preparations for Geneva 2027 AI Summit
ICT4Peace hosted a launch event at the GenAI Zürich 2026 conference to support preparations for the …
US agencies launch national AI workforce initiative
Joint research will examine how AI is reshaping jobs, employment patterns, and broader economic outc…
Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan’s AI future
The investment supports Prime Minister Takaichi's goal of driving economic growth through technology…
Nova Scotia launches five person AI team to support government operations
Public sector adoption of AI grows as Nova Scotia introduces new roles and systems focused on improv…
EU delegation in China calls for sustainable e-commerce and safety standards
The European Parliament delegation reviewed e-commerce trends, aiming to strengthen international co…
Global cyber stability conference set for May 2026 in Geneva
Organised by UNIDIR, the event will assess past and present developments in ICT security while explo…
World Economic Forum signals new phase for frontier technologies
AI scaling is shifting from algorithmic progress to physical limits, with electricity demand and gri…
EU strengthens IP enforcement under Digital Services Act
Reinforcing IP implementation targets systemic risks on major online platforms, including counterfei…
Canada reviews Privacy Act to modernise data protection and digital governance
Federal review of the Privacy Act focuses on secure data reuse and improved public service delivery.
Amnesty International warns EU tech law reforms could weaken GDPR and AI Act protections
AI regulation changes, Amnesty International claims, could undermine safeguards against discriminati…
Digital services trade reshapes global economy
Technology-enabled digital services drive trade growth, yet a wide divide remains between advanced a…
UK’s Ofcom report reveals evolving online habits and growing AI reliance
Rising AI adoption and passive social media use are reshaping how UK adults engage online.
IBM and ETH Zurich announce partnership on AI and quantum algorithms
Both organisations believe algorithms will define the next computing revolution as quantum and AI te…
Malwarebytes highlights Microsoft findings on WhatsApp attachments used in Windows attacks
A WhatsApp attachment campaign targeting Windows users used social engineering and built-in system t…
Cyberattack on Hasbro exposes vulnerabilities in large enterprise systems
Following the cyberattack, Hasbro faces operational delays and an ongoing investigation into potenti…
UK regulator orders revised safety assessments under Online Safety Act
Online Safety Act enforcement expands as the UK's Ofcom demands transparency and stronger safeguards…
Responsible AI gaps highlighted in UNESCO and Thomson Reuters Foundation report
New research based on 3,000 companies finds a gap between responsible AI commitments and day-to-day …
Serbia launches LORYA to turn cultural heritage into AI-ready language data
The system aims to improve access to underrepresented languages in AI while supporting research and …
Cyberbullying in education addressed at UNESCO workshop in Addis Ababa
Educators and youth leaders in Addis Ababa took part in UNESCO training on cyberbullying prevention …
Digital euro emerges as core pillar of EU financial independence
ECB strategy promotes digital euro to address rising reliance on non-European financial systems and …
MIT develops AI framework to test ethics in autonomous systems
AI framework assesses ethical risks in autonomous systems, identifying fairness issues and improving…
EIB highlights AI as key driver of Croatia’s economic growth
Croatia urged by EIB to accelerate AI adoption to boost competitiveness.
EPO accelerates digital patent shift with paperless system by 2027
Digital transformation at EPO improves efficiency with electronic filing and AI-assisted workflows.
New Oracle agentic AI tool streamlines CAD to procurement workflows
The platform boosts efficiency by shortening sourcing cycles and reducing administrative workload, a…
Call to scrap cookie banners gains traction
Experts call for new approaches beyond cookie based consent systems.
Experts warn YouTube AI slop harms children and demand action
Concerns grow over AI generated videos reaching children, as experts call for stricter controls and …
Microsoft announces $5.5 billion Singapore plan with free Copilot for students
Singapore strengthens its AI ecosystem through major investment, expanded training programmes and fr…
New AI system improves product safety checks at Meta
The system automates documentation and surfaces legal requirements, helping teams identify risks fas…
Mozambique explores AI role in strengthening electoral systems
AI is being considered to support electoral systems, with discussions focusing on efficiency gains a…
UK expands efforts to boost digital inclusion
Thousands of devices donated to support online access and skills.
EDB fund and Kazakhstan ministry sign AI cooperation memorandum
A new agreement between the EDB fund and Kazakhstan's AI ministry sets out plans for cooperation on …
Swiss survey highlights concern over big tech and digital sovereignty
Switzerland reports rising concern over big tech influence and increasing demand for government over…
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security discusses procedures, debates co-facilitator appointments
The UN Global Mechanism on ICT security held its third organisational meeting, during which member s…
Australia and Anthropic deepen AI safety cooperation
The partnership includes collaboration with Australia’s AI Safety Institute and sharing of AI capabi…
France moves toward social media restrictions for children under 15
Lawmakers in France push new restrictions on minors’ access to digital platforms.
Metaverse’s decline and the harsh limits of a virtual future
As Meta scales back Horizon Worlds, the metaverse stands as a costly lesson in hype, platform power,…
Dutch court bans harmful Grok AI-generated images
Platform faces fines if it does not comply with ruling.
Google expands AI skills initiative to boost career mobility in the UK
A new UK initiative by Google helps workers use AI tools to unlock job opportunities.
Agentic AI study begins through University of Glasgow and Lloyds partnership
A new research partnership will test how agentic AI tools perform in real software and data engineer…
California challenges federal approach with new AI rules
New policies in California require AI companies to address bias, safety, and transparency risks.
Future intelligent networks move towards 6G era
Upcoming mobile networks are expected to become cognitive, with the ability to learn, adapt and make…
Healthcare data breach raises concerns over cloud security
Hackers accessed healthcare data systems at CareCloud, raising concerns over patient privacy.
Australia reviews compliance with under-16 social media age ban
Regulatory scrutiny increases as platforms struggle to implement reliable age verification and repor…
Software development dominates AI agent tool usage
New research reveals how AI agents are increasingly used for software development and task automatio…
EU boosts fact-checking with €5 million disinformation resilience plan
The €5 million grant helps the European Commission expand fact-checking capacity and protect informa…
World Data Organisation launches in Beijing to advance global data governance
The organisation works to bridge the global data divide and strengthen international digital governa…
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses expands smart eyewear line
New AI features include hands-free nutrition tracking and WhatsApp message summaries, aiming to make…
New China rules broaden 2026 agricultural census and tighten data controls
Revised Chinese agricultural census rules add new data methods and stronger checks before the next n…
Smart TV viewing upgraded with YouTube AI feature
Aiming to redefine home entertainment, conversational AI is integrated into the living room, making …
FTC accuses OkCupid of sharing user data contrary to privacy promises
OkCupid is accused by the FTC of sharing personal information with a third party without notice or a…
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security advances work, shifts focus to implementation
The UN Global Mechanism on ICT security held its second meeting, with member states emphasising impl…
UNESCO initiative drives new digital platform governance frameworks in South Asia
Regional policymakers strengthen governance frameworks as UNESCO promotes transparency, accountabili…
EU funding platform drives competitiveness in strategic technologies
Innovation funding grows across the EU as the European Commission supports critical technology secto…
AI capacity partnership links UNDP and Intel in Lesotho and Liberia
Lesotho and Liberia are the focus of a UNDP and Intel effort to strengthen AI capacity through train…
New quantum threat could weaken cryptocurrency encryption systems
Experts emphasise the need for coordinated action across the crypto industry to prepare for potentia…
Cloudflare adds LLM layer to client-side security detection pipeline
Client-side security tools from Cloudflare now include wider access, domain-based threat intelligenc…
Funding boost for UK cities innovation sector
Investment aims to support innovation in games and virtual reality.
EPO strengthens industry collaboration on European patent innovation
Patent accessibility and AI integration improve as EPO advances innovation strategies.
Technology reshapes pensions engagement
Dashboards may drive stronger engagement with retirement planning decisions.
Why Geneva’s AI week matters more than a single summit
Three overlapping forums in Geneva will bring AI diplomacy, technical ambition, and digital cooperat…
MIT uses AI to detect atomic material defects
Traditional methods often require destructive testing and offer limited insight, while the AI approa…
Italy fines major bank over data protection failures
Security oversight gaps trigger enforcement action against Intesa Sanpaolo for data breach failures.
New Microsoft Copilot update brings deeper enterprise AI integration
Enterprises using early access features report clearer task management and faster workflows via inte…
UK-Philippines partnership advances digital education and EdTech
AI and EdTech programmes support education transformation in the Philippines.
UK backs quantum technology with £2 billion plan
Plan aims to deploy large scale quantum computers by early 2030s.
UK authorities have fined an Apple subsidiary over a sanctions breach
The sanctions watchdog concluded that due diligence gaps allowed transactions linked to Russian fina…
Malta launches SMART Food project with AI and blockchain
Innovative digital tools using AI and blockchain will allow Maltese consumers and producers to acces…
New AI features reshape Samsung browsing experience
Cross-device syncing lets browsing move between phones and PCs, with secure logins and autofill impr…
UK-backed SPOQC mission launches to test space-based quantum communications
The SPOQC mission will test two quantum communication methods from space as part of the UK's wider q…
Ofcom proposes tougher rules on scam mobile messages
Final regulatory decisions on mobile messaging protections are expected to be published in summer 20…
UN launches Global Mechanism on ICT security, elects chair for 2026–2027
The UN held the organisational session of its new Global Mechanism on ICT security, electing El Salv…
Brazil study maps age assurance practices across 25 digital services
A Brazil study finds that most analysed digital services do not apply age assurance at the point of …
ILO and World Bank paper says GenAI may deepen labour-market divides
New research from the ILO and World Bank finds that GenAI disruption could outpace productivity gain…
South Korea sets ambition to become AI leader
Investment in skills and technology to drive AI adoption.
Microsoft expands cloud footprint in Denmark
Investment expected to drive local digital economy growth.
Boston schools expand AI learning initiative
Students to gain skills for future jobs shaped by AI technologies.