Singapore proposes governance framework for AI agents in finance
Real-time validation and auditability are central to Singapore's new agentic finance safety framewor…
China adopts national standards for AI agents
The new standards aim to reduce customised development costs and accelerate AI product deployment.
India backs ‘Human-led AI’ for digital government
AI-enabled governance becomes a cornerstone of India's long-term public sector transformation.
Bank of England explores AI ‘kill switches’ for markets
Regulators are exploring emergency safeguards, simulation tools, and cross-bank recovery systems to …
UN welcomes first global scientific assessment of AI
Officials warn that AI is advancing faster than regulatory systems, urging governments to act before…
AI for Good Global Commission launches to expand trusted AI access
Access, trust and impact will be the focus of the AI for Good Global Commission.
Pew survey finds majority support social media ban for under-16s
A Pew Research Center survey has found that 56% of US adults support banning children under 16 from …
EU examines harmful design features in online platforms
Large online platforms are under scrutiny for how recommender systems and interface design may inten…
India and Japan expand strategic AI partnership
The partnership emphasises joint research, talent exchange, and development of multilingual AI model…
Ireland introduces AI Bill to implement EU AI Act
A new independent AI Office of Ireland will oversee enforcement and support AI innovation domestical…
Pax Silica expands with new AI partnership, supply chain initiatives, and workforce programme
The United States and its Pax Silica partners have announced new initiatives to strengthen AI supply…
EU examines cloud competition under the Digital Markets Act
The investigation aims to identify whether additional regulatory measures are needed to improve swit…
Altman proposes US-led international forum for AI safety standards
Altman has proposed a US-led international forum to establish global AI safety standards, arguing th…
Switzerland sets framework for responsible AI use in development co-operation
Responsible AI use principles now guide SDC funding, policy and operations.
Council of the EU backs interim rules on online child abuse detection
Child protection efforts receive renewed support after the Council of the EU adopted its negotiating…
South Africa launches BrainSAT Satellite Services
BrainSAT Satellite Services will use Space42 infrastructure to support satellite broadband for remot…
Microsoft Defender adds protection for local AI agents
Microsoft Defender can now discover local AI agents and block prompt injection attempts on managed d…
UNESCO summit advances AI ethics roadmap for Latin America and Caribbean
Countries have agreed on regional AI priorities after the UNESCO AI ethics summit.
University of Wisconsin launches College of Computing & AI
The launch marks UW–Madison's first new college in more than four decades, with a focus on AI and co…
Europol Roblox game wins EU award for online child safety
A new award recognises Europol for promoting digital resilience among young internet users.
FTC seeks comment on AI accuracy policy for model outputs
The FTC's proposed AI accuracy policy also raises questions about whether state AI laws could confli…
Microsoft launches $2.5 billion AI implementation business
Growing competition in enterprise AI is pushing technology firms beyond model development and toward…
India marks 11 years of Digital India initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Digital India initiative has expanded digital public infrastru…
EU introduces €3 duty on low-value e-commerce imports
Sellers and importers, not consumers, will be responsible for declaring and paying the new duty.
IWF warns under-16 social media ban is not enough to stop online abuse
Child protection experts at the IWF call for broader reforms beyond the UK social media ban.
UAE and US deepen AI partnership under Pax Silica framework
The cooperation is part of a broader $1.4 trillion economic and technology framework focused on AI a…
WTO highlights AI opportunities for small businesses
The latest WTO meeting highlights how AI is transforming trade finance, compliance and export opport…
Russian draft law includes 48-hour crypto cooling-off rule
Officials clarified that the proposed mechanism applies only to specific transfers and does not inte…
UNESCO report calls for regional approach to digital platform regulation
The report says digital platform regulation should move beyond content takedowns toward algorithmic …
Vietnam’s new e-commerce law takes effect
AI tools are being deployed by major platforms in Vietnam to identify counterfeit products under new…
US House of Representatives passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
AI chatbots would be required to disclose they are not human under the newly passed bill.
CJEU court upholds €4.7 billion fine against Google in Android case
The ruling upholds EU findings that Google used its Android dominance to favour its own apps through…
Singapore proposes Digital Infrastructure Bill to strengthen cloud security
The new legislation supports Singapore's digital economy by strengthening critical infrastructure se…
EU launches Cybersecurity Skills Coalition EDIC
A new consortium will coordinate cybersecurity education, skills development and industry collaborat…
UN scientific panel publishes first global AI assessment ahead of Geneva governance dialogue
The UN's Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has published its first preliminary report…
France and WHO call for stronger safeguards for children online
Children's wellbeing is at the centre of the latest WHO and France call for stronger digital governa…
UK and Germany deepen AI safety cooperation
New UK-Germany cooperation on AI safety and security will support exchanges between public-sector in…
UNICEF warns millions of children rely on AI for advice and learning
The UN agency finds that regulation is failing to keep pace with rapid adoption, leaving children ex…
Mauritius unveils fintech strategy to boost digital finance growth
A new five-year roadmap focuses on regulation, cybersecurity, skills development and financial inclu…
Claude Science launches AI workbench for researchers
The platform unifies fragmented research systems, combining databases, coding tools and analysis sof…
Saudi Arabia leads world in digital connectivity
The Kingdom secured the top global position in the ITU’s ICT Development Index, highlighting progres…
EU customs reform targets low-value online imports
Low-value e-commerce imports now face new EU customs duties designed to tackle unsafe products and u…
Australian watchdog sues Amazon over Prime Video contract terms
Amazon faces legal action after requiring Prime Video users to pay an additional fee to maintain an …
Canada and Germany strengthen semiconductor supply chains
The declaration will support policy dialogue, investment and research on semiconductor supply chains…
CISA launches critical infrastructure security partnership
New framework aims to improve threat sharing and resilience across critical infrastructure sectors.
World Bank links Poland’s growth outlook to AI adoption
Economic gains will depend on investment, workforce skills and labour mobility, with AI expected to …
Bank of England warns agentic AI threatens financial stability
Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden says agentic AI cyber risk timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ericsson report says global 5G subscriptions pass 3 billion
AI is reshaping mobile networks as global 5G subscriptions surpass 3.1 billion.
OpenAI launches GeneBench-Pro for AI biology research
GeneBench-Pro uses synthetically constructed datasets to ensure correct research based answers requi…
OECD explores AI-powered regulatory inspections
The EU funded the OECD project to explore how digital tools can modernise regulatory delivery.
Anthropic redeploys Claude Fable 5
Fable 5 access is returning with updated safeguards for cybersecurity-related use.
UNICEF urges child-focused AI governance
AI governance should prioritise children’s safety, privacy and rights, UNICEF said.
UK ATOC says social media ban is not enough
Safer by design platforms remain a priority, according to UK ATOC, to reduce online child exploitati…
Singapore strengthens cyber resilience against AI threats
Singapore's latest cyber landscape report highlights AI, quantum and critical infrastructure risks.
Women and AI: Reflecting bias or reinforcing inequality?
When AI learns from humanity, it inherits more than knowledge. It also absorbs the biases, assumptio…
EPO reports record patent demand as AI and digital services boost innovation
The latest Annual Review shows EPO combining AI innovation with faster patent processing and stronge…
EU launches three new digital skills academies
The Digital Europe Programme helps the EU expand specialised digital skills across Member States.
South Korea and Japan expand AI and defence cooperation
Joint naval search and rescue exercises between South Korea and Japan resume after a nine-year pause…
UK CMA consults on Apple and Google app store payment rules
New digital competition proposals place the CMA at the centre of UK app store reform.
New UK regime targets systemic stablecoin issuers
Stablecoin firms operating at significant scale could face stricter oversight as the Bank of England…
AUSTRAC warns AI is reshaping financial crime
AI and virtual assets are increasing the scale of financial crime threats, AUSTRAC says.
Canada’s CSE expands cyber defence amid growing threats
AI and post-quantum cryptography are now central to Canada's national cyber defence investments.
Central Bank of Azerbaijan submits draft crypto law for review
A proposed virtual asset law could establish clearer rules for cryptocurrency businesses operating w…
Google says AI power users drive UK productivity gains
A widening skills divide in AI use risks leaving most of the UK workforce behind despite rapidly inc…
UNESCO expands digital literacy training for educators
Lifelong learning is evolving as UNESCO promotes digital literacy for educators across multiple regi…
South Korea boosts AI funding to strengthen global competitiveness
The government is offering up to 2 billion won annually to attract top global AI researchers.
US SEC reviews framework for crypto and other novel ETFs
A fresh SEC consultation on novel ETFs may define future rules for crypto-linked and event-based fun…
Japan backs domestic AI model for robotics
Backed by leading tech firms, Japan’s AI initiative targets industrial transformation through smarte…
Noyb says US Supreme Court ruling puts EU-US data deal under pressure
noyb is calling on the European Commission to begin an orderly withdrawal from the US data deal.
India launches WhatsApp chatbot for public health services
Beneficiaries of India's Ayushman Bharat national health insurance scheme can now access key service…
EU approves simplified AI rules under Omnibus VII
The officials say streamlined AI rules will improve legal clarity, support innovation and ensure mor…
AI could reorganise 27% of EU jobs, OpenAI says
A diverse labour future is emerging, where automation, augmentation and job redesign occur simultane…
NVIDIA and Palantir expand sovereign AI for US government
New sovereign AI capabilities place Palantir and NVIDIA at the centre of secure public sector AI dep…
Chief AI Officers to lead AI adoption across Australian government
Chief AI Officers will guide AI strategy, culture and capability across Australian agencies.
EU calls for stronger action against cyber violence targeting girls
Research shows girls are disproportionately targeted online, driving renewed efforts to tackle haras…
Spain’s AI sandbox offers early test for biometric AI compliance
Herta says its BioSurveillance system completed Spain’s AI regulatory sandbox process.
Malaysia adopts AI-centred digital strategy to 2030
A new digital strategy places Malaysia at the centre of regional AI development and public sector tr…
UK CMA consults on Apple App Store steering rules
The proposed steering conduct requirement would affect how developers direct users outside the App S…
OECD maps AI and citizen participation
AI could help governments improve citizen participation, but risks need careful governance.
Australia doubles penalties and expands eSafety powers under social media age law
Social media companies face greater scrutiny as Australia strengthens enforcement.
KIDZONET joins IWF to strengthen child online safety
Child safety infrastructure becomes stronger as IWF collaborates with KIDZONE, a new technology part…
EU launches funding for youth-centred social media platforms
New proposals will help the EU develop user-centred social platforms for younger audiences.
MIT develops AI system to improve robot understanding
A dual-language-model system helps robots identify key details, ignore distractions, and better unde…
South Korea unveils national AI infrastructure strategy
The government cited China's DeepSeek breakthrough as a catalyst for accelerating its national AI st…
Australian audit highlights governance gaps in public-sector AI
The audit said AI governance at IP Australia has matured but needs further refinement.
Indonesia reports 4.7 million under-16 accounts deactivated
Australia's social media ban for minors is being closely watched and replicated by governments world…
HP adopts OpenAI Frontier for enterprise AI
OpenAI Frontier will support HP's customer-facing tools and internal transformation efforts.
South Korea plans $518 billion semiconductor hub for AI demand
SK Hynix and Samsung plan a $518 billion investment in South Korea’s AI-driven semiconductor expansi…
Singapore launches Online Safety Commission for online harms
Victims of severe online harms can report directly to Singapore’s Online Safety Commission.
Australia’s ASIC extends digital asset licensing relief
The extension applies across multiple licensing categories, including market and settlement licences…
European Banking Authority proposes framework for MiCA enforcement fines
Under the plan, the EBA will supervise major token issuers and determine fines for negligent or inte…
UNDP outlines responsible AI use in electoral administration
AI in electoral administration requires trust, testing, inclusion and human oversight, a UN report s…
Europol highlights technology-driven organised crime threats
Digital technologies are reshaping organised crime, according to Europol's latest assessment.
UNESCO advances AI ethics training in Mexico’s judiciary
Responsible AI governance advances as Mexico strengthens judicial capacity through UNESCO-supported …
Australia pushes more AI nudify services offline over child safety
The regulatory approach in Australia evolves as eSafety increases action against AI-enabled exploita…
OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 Sol model with stronger safeguards
GPT-5.6 Sol is being previewed with stronger safeguards for cyber and biology misuse.
IWF urges EU to restore legal basis for voluntary CSAM detection
Digital platforms face growing pressure as IWF pushes for stronger EU child safety safeguards.
Spain calls for stronger AI rules in labour relations
Labour rights remain central as Spain advocates transparent AI and algorithmic decision making.
Türkiye steps into quantum race with strategic roadmap
Developed with input from over 300 experts, the roadmap separates near-term and long-term goals whil…
US community lenders oppose stablecoin provisions in crypto bill
Crypto advocates and community banks are clashing over proposed legislation that could reshape compe…