UNICEF warns of AI risks to child online safety
Nearly nine in ten children aged 12-17 in Vietnam are online, according to UNICEF.
EU launches digital energy system initiatives for data centres and AI grids
European associations signed a declaration on integrating data centres sustainably into the EU energ…
Japan and US deepen AI science collaboration under Genesis Mission
The initiative focuses on quantum technology, nuclear fusion, and biotechnology, aiming to reduce re…
Australia’s regulator warns of growing AI-powered sextortion threat
New campaign in Australia exposes the tactics behind AI-enhanced sextortion and online blackmail sch…
Dutch study explores how to scale AI across government organisations
The Dutch government is exploring an AI scaling facility to reuse successful public sector AI applic…
Ireland launches fund for fact-checking and anti-disinformation training
The new scheme supports goals outlined in Ireland's National Counter Disinformation Strategy.
China widens access to value-added telecom services for foreign companies
New telecom approvals support wider market opening and foreign participation.
UK regulator launches AI-assisted review of gambling advertising
The new compliance checks could possibly lead to sanctions for rule-breaking operators.
Cambridge researchers test AI-designed vaccine in human trial
Researchers suggest AI could transform vaccine development by speeding up responses to emerging infe…
UN warns of AI’s growing environmental footprint
Researchers in the UN warn that AI could significantly increase global energy, water and land consum…
Canada launches AI for All national strategy to accelerate adoption and digital sovereignty
The new AI for All strategy in Canada supports workforce development and innovation.
OECD launches AI Policy Toolkit for governments
The AI Policy Toolkit uses semantic search to surface policy examples and guidance for governments.
Brazil’s telecom regulator adopts AI governance framework
The policy introduces risk monitoring mechanisms and a permanent forum to assess AI deployment and e…
UK Ofcom sets out AI safety and innovation strategy
The regulator is working with bodies such as the National Cyber Security Centre to address risks inc…
EU and India deepen digital cooperation through Tech Business Forum
The first EU-India Tech Business Forum focused on semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity and digital publ…
France fines Shein over consumer protection breaches
Regulators cited missing order information, weak withdrawal rights compliance, and insufficient envi…
Unlicensed crypto exchanges to be barred from EU under MiCA rules
ESMA says unlicensed crypto providers must exit the EU market or wind down operations, as transition…
UNESCO launches online child safety training
The new programme equips teachers with tools to identify and respond to digital harms.
Mayo Clinic and Microsoft partner to build frontier AI model for healthcare
Advanced healthcare AI emerges as Mayo Clinic and Microsoft deepen collaboration.
European Commission unveils roadmap for AI and digitalisation in energy
Roadmap aims to lower energy costs through smarter grids and digital tools.
ILO calls for stronger EU action on mental health, AI and climate risks at work
Occupational diseases now account for the vast majority of work-related deaths in the EU, driven lar…
UNDP launches Blockchain Advisory Group for financial inclusion
Blockchain is increasingly recognised for its potential to improve transparency, efficiency, and tru…
European Central Bank warns banks to strengthen resilience as AI reshapes cyber threats
AI is lowering barriers to cyberattacks, prompting regulators to intensify supervision and stress te…
Tech firms and law enforcement disrupt Southeast Asia scam networks
Tech firms and law enforcement disrupt scam networks across Southeast Asia.
US SEC outlines roadmap for market growth, digital assets and investor protection
Greater regulatory clarity for digital assets forms part of the SEC’s effort to support innovation w…
New Washington initiative targets legal frameworks for collective cyber defence
'We can't be in a model asking permission every time a certain step is going to be taken,' said Tony…
Australia issues guidance for government use of agentic AI
The standard says agentic AI can improve public services but introduces new control and oversight ch…
New Zealand’s NCSC warns frontier AI could amplify cybersecurity risks
The guidance says frontier AI can improve cyber defence but also help malicious actors scale attacks…
AI and systemic risk analytics focus of Helsinki conference
The Helsinki conference will explore how AI and quantum computing could create new systemic risks.
Meta expands Teen Account protections across its platforms
Expanded protections help reduce exposure to inappropriate content across Meta platforms.
EU proposes Chips Act 2.0 to strengthen semiconductor ecosystem
Chips Act 2.0 targets advanced semiconductors, AI chips, mainstream chips and stronger supply chain …
India and South Africa deepen cooperation on AI and emerging technologies
Innovation cooperation expands as India and South Africa deepen ties.
UNESCO promotes media literacy as response to online hate speech
New UNESCO guidance links digital literacy with safer and more resilient online communities.
EU court annuls Meta Marketplace designation
The court said the Commission had not sufficiently reasoned its decision on Meta Marketplace under t…
OpenAI advocates for global action on youth AI safety
G7 discussions place OpenAI youth safety initiatives at the centre of AI governance.
European Union unveils tech sovereignty plan to boost digital independence
Rising AI-driven demand for computing power has intensified Europe’s push to secure greater autonomy…
UK publishers gain control over Google AI search content
New CMA rules aim to improve transparency and give publishers greater leverage as AI-generated searc…
MIT develops ChartNet dataset to improve AI chart understanding
Advanced chart understanding could strengthen AI use in finance, science, and business analytics by …
EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act
The Cloud and AI Development Act complements Chips Act 2.0 and the EU Open Source Strategy.
Anthropic offers ENISA access to advanced AI security model
EU authorities gain access to evaluate a model Anthropic says outperforms most humans at finding and…
Liberties launches project on patient data and clinical AI accountability
The project aims to strengthen oversight of health AI through research, monitoring and policy recomm…
Supply chain attack compromises Red Hat software packages on npm
Security researchers have identified malicious code in over 30 officially verified software packages…
Hong Kong details rules on online advertisements
Law enforcement will continue tackling scam-related online advertisements under existing legislation…
Armenia expands AI ecosystem through research, infrastructure and investment
The government investment in science and defence is supporting innovation.
UK CMA targets AI search content use in new Google conduct requirements
Google must offer publishers opt-outs for AI Overviews and AI model fine-tuning under new UK measure…
Hong Kong launches AI-focused cybersecurity initiatives for 2026
The Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of Hong Kong will use AI and big data to strengthen c…
Anthropic expands AI cybersecurity programme for critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructure providers join Anthropic to strengthen cybersecurity and software resilience…
Finland implements national framework for EU Cyber Resilience Act
Products placed on the EU market must comply with the Cyber Resilience Act from 11 December 2027.
White House launches new AI security framework for frontier models
Federal agencies have been directed to prioritise cyber defence measures as the US expands efforts t…
IWF, PIR and NetBeacon expand cooperation against online child abuse content
Domain security improves as IWF integrates child protection into abuse reporting.
Aithos LARA reveals major AI compliance gaps under the EU AI Act and the GDPR
New findings show Aithos detected significant legal compliance gaps in frontier AI.
ILO chief calls for human-centred AI governance at labour conference
The ILO conference opened with warnings that AI could broaden opportunity or deepen inequality and i…
WHO outlines opportunities and risks of AI in health policy
A WHO discussion paper examines how AI could affect problem definition, policy design and implementa…
Greece advances digital transformation with AI, interoperability and cybersecurity measures
New reforms position Greece at the forefront of digital government innovation.
Europe’s digital crossroads: Key takeaways from CPDP 2026
At CPDP 2026, privacy and data protection remained at the heart of Europe's digital policy debates, …
Microsoft unveils Majorana 2 and advances quantum computing roadmap
Agentic AI helps Microsoft accelerate quantum research and innovation.
OECD examines national security limits in competition enforcement
Competition regulators face growing challenges as economic security becomes a larger policy priority…
Singapore consults on personal data rules for generative AI
The consultation clarifies how Singapore's PDPA applies to generative AI development, deployment and…
NGI Commons outlines expectations for the EU Tech Sovereignty Package
Open-source software could gain strategic status under planned EU digital sovereignty measures.
Georgia launches crackdown on unlawful crypto mining
Officials say excessive electricity use from illegal mining operations has contributed to outages af…
NVIDIA expands global AI Cloud network to support sovereign and agentic AI
AI factories help NVIDIA support emerging agentic AI applications globally.
Quantum research opens new paths for energy and computing
The breakthrough could open new avenues for energy conversion, quantum computing and photonics by en…
UK strengthens Online Safety Act protections against intimate image abuse
The new requirements include hash-matching technology to detect known intimate image abuse and deepf…
ECB says gold now exceeds US Treasuries in official reserves
Sanctions risks and geopolitical tensions have accelerated central bank demand for gold since the 20…
UNICEF event to examine AI learning outcomes
UNICEF, World Bank, Ceibal and J-PAL-LAC experts will discuss evidence gaps around AI and learning o…
Australia launches AI Safety Institute to boost trust in AI adoption
The AI Safety Institute will support model testing, regulatory responses and safe AI governance in A…
G7 digital and technology ministers agree on priorities on AI, resilience and online child safety
The G7 statement links AI openness with innovation, economic growth, research collaboration and broa…
China tightens controls on technology leaks with updated secrecy laws
Updated rules extend trade secret protections beyond China’s borders as authorities respond to risin…
EU strengthens AI Act enforcement with new expert bodies
New panels help regulators address AI Act compliance and systemic risks.
Greece approves major digital governance and interoperability reforms
New legislation helps Greece expand digital services and reduce bureaucracy.
France secures a €75 billion SoftBank investment for AI data centres
AI computing capacity grows as SoftBank invests heavily in France.
Brazil raises compliance bar for virtual asset companies
Licensed and prospective crypto firms must meet new audit requirements as Brazil tightens supervisio…
Japan finalises rules for cryptoasset service intermediaries
Smaller companies can now enter Japan’s crypto market more easily by operating as regulated intermed…
EDPB approves global extension of Europrivacy certification
New GDPR certification mechanism aims to support trusted international data transfers.
IWF and CaseScan partner to strengthen the detection of child abuse material
Child protection advances through IWF and CaseScan collaboration.
UK proposes hash-matching rules to combat intimate image abuse in search results
Ofcom's proposed measure would add intimate image abuse detection duties to illegal content codes fo…
European Commission proposes EU-wide satellite spectrum authorisation system
Proposal reserves satellite spectrum for both government and commercial applications.
European Investment Bank backs Allegro for AI expansion
The investment represents the largest private-sector R&D programme supported by the EIB in Poland an…
Australia’s CEDA event to examine AI-generated threats and trust
CEDA's discussion will focus on managing risks of AI-generated threats and maintaining trust with st…
EU welcomes G7 adoption of online child protection principles
G7 adopts EU-inspired principles to strengthen child safety online.
AI-powered employee replicas challenge existing labour norms
According to a Sixth Tone report, Chinese companies are increasingly using AI systems to preserve em…
US Office of National Drug Control Policy releases 2026 National Drug Control Strategy
The Office of National Drug Control Policy released the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, outlini…
Meta turns to subscriptions amid growing AI infrastructure costs
New Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp subscriptions form part of Meta’s broader Meta One strategy.
OECD links AI openness to innovation and economic growth
AI openness can help firms, SMEs and public institutions adapt models to local and sector-specific n…
Canada pushes digital innovation agenda at G7 Digital Ministers’ Meeting
Discussions at the G7 highlighted the importance of aligning policy and industry to accelerate AI ad…
EU launches consultation on trusted flagger guidelines under the DSA
Trusted flaggers play a growing role in EU content moderation.
Singapore and Japan launch mutual recognition of IoT cybersecurity labels
The cybersecurity labelling scheme arrangement will streamline applications for smart device manufac…
G7 agrees on the first common principles on protecting children online
The G7 agreement links child protection online with broader commitments on safe, trustworthy and ope…
Finland proposes rules for EU Cyber Resilience Act
Traficom will oversee the Cyber Resilience Act market surveillance and notified bodies, while AI Act…
UNESCO expands ICT skills training to accelerate digital education in Tanzania
UNESCO has trained 52 teachers in Tanzania as part of an initiative to strengthen the use of digital…
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with improved reasoning capabilities
Early testing shows the new model is more accurate and less likely to make unsupported claims, impro…
EU Council inaugurates new science diplomacy framework to boost global leadership and secure cooperation
The Council of the EU has adopted a new framework for science diplomacy aimed at strengthening inter…
GCHQ outlines AI-driven cyber defence programme for protecting critical infrastructure
Agency director confirms plans to deploy agentic AI for protecting critical national infrastructure,…
Australian trial tests AI-guided radiotherapy for liver cancer
Real-life clinical settings are increasingly seeing AI being applied to improve precision, reduce in…
Digital citizenship education key focus at Council of Europe policy forum
AI, online safety and children’s rights were among the key topics discussed during the Strasbourg fo…
China showcases AI innovation and global cooperation at World Intelligence Expo 2026
Technology leaders gather as China highlights next-generation AI applications.
ECB cautions that stablecoins could affect monetary sovereignty
Growing stablecoin adoption could increase pressure on traditional banks, alter funding structures a…
UK and France launch AI partnership to transform health research
Healthcare transformation advances as UK and France invest in AI.
Germany approves draft law expanding cyber defense powers for federal authorities
Legislation would authorize BSI, BKA, and Federal Police to disrupt attacker infrastructure, includi…
OECD examines local conditions for trustworthy AI transition
Regional divides in AI adoption show the need for stronger local skills, infrastructure and policy c…