China expands AI adoption across consumer economy
New guidelines in China position AI as a driver of consumption growth.
European Patent Office launches Data Desk innovation platform
A new platform by EPO that provides patent insights across AI, quantum and strategic technologies.
Japan and Australia deepen cybersecurity cooperation through policy dialogue
Officials discussed cyber threats, capacity-building and AI cybersecurity cooperation during the Cyb…
Greece and the European Commission strengthen AI cooperation for public services
European institutions and Greece promote secure and trustworthy AI applications.
Malta launches consultation on regulating decentralised finance under MiCA
Discussion includes legal frameworks for DAOs and automated oversight tools for compliance and risk …
Asian Development Bank launches digital transformation strategy focused on AI and inclusion
The bank aims to mobilise financing and expertise as AI reshapes economies across Asia and the Pacif…
OECD publishes AI literacy framework for schools
AI literacy framework aims to support learning outcomes for primary and secondary students worldwide…
Eurostat report highlights online hate speech exposure in the EU
Online safety concerns grow as Eurostat tracks harmful digital content.
EU court weighs GDPR and digital evidence in employment dispute
The judgment emphasised fair trial rights and data minimisation when handling personal information i…
Research highlights growing use of AI chatbots for news
Publishers face growing concerns that AI-generated answers could reduce traffic to original reportin…
NCSC urges action after Fortinet firewall and VPN credential leak
Fortinet users are urged to act quickly after the NCSC identified signs of potential compromise.
Digital Decade report showcases Spain’s progress in AI and connectivity
Strong fibre coverage, AI growth and digital services boost Spain's digital competitiveness.
Google AI advances beyond diagnosis into patient care
Researchers suggest AI could reduce clinician workload and improve efficiency in healthcare delivery…
Mavenir and Red Hat launch AI platform for telecom monetisation
Mavenir says operators can use the platform for subscriber AI services, AI grids and enterprise AI s…
Study raises concerns over AI-generated content on TikTok
Experts warn that amplification of synthetic media on TikTok may influence user experiences and resh…
UNESCO backs new initiative against online hate speech
A new study highlights growing concerns over hate speech and disinformation in Kyrgyzstan's digital …
AI reshapes capital markets as efficiency gains meet governance challenges
Future financial systems will combine AI, distributed ledger technology, and tighter regulation, whi…
New task automation tools arrive in ChatGPT
Expanded automation features position AI assistants as infrastructure-level tools for managing remin…
Spain’s data protection authority issues privacy guidance for video game industry
New guidance highlights privacy risks arising from data collection in modern and AI-powered video ga…
Ottawa strengthens role in quantum computing and cybersecurity research
Quantum computing could transform industries while creating new cybersecurity challenges.
Anthropic and South Korea partner on AI safety and cybersecurity
The AI safety partnership will include Korean-language model evaluation and cyber threat information…
Spain backs AI gigafactory to boost European technological sovereignty
The planned AI gigafactory would host large-scale GPU capacity for training and deploying advanced m…
UK cyber agency warns of growing vulnerability risks from Frontier AI
The guidance tells network defenders to manage Frontier AI risks with stronger security controls.
EU’s 2026 State of the Digital Decade report highlights progress and remaining challenges
The new Digital Decade findings show stronger AI adoption across the EU.
IWF backs Pope Leo XIV call for responsible AI development
Online child protection efforts intensify as IWF pushes for global AI safeguards.
EPO and Jio discuss AI, 5G and 6G patent strategy
Jio Platforms highlighted AI and telecom innovation during talks with the European Patent Office.
Finland links communications networks to security and digital growth
TUUTTI report highlights the role of communications networks in Finland’s digital future.
University of Nottingham data breach exposes student and alumni records
Hackers accessed student records in the University of Nottingham data breach, including financial in…
India imposes temporary Telegram ban over exam security concerns
The decision underscores increasing scrutiny of social media platforms in safeguarding the integrity…
US backs photonics expansion for AI data centres under CHIPS Act
The proposed investment would add manufacturing capacity and create high-skilled jobs in Texas.
Japan and the Philippines partner on an AI-powered disaster risk platform
The GATES programme aims to unify disaster risk data for AI-ready governance in the Philippines.
UK unveils AI tools to speed up planning decisions and housing delivery
A new prototype could halve decision times for routine home improvement planning applications.
US lawmakers back housing bill with ban on CBDC until 2030
The agreement follows months of negotiations, with strong bipartisan support in the Senate and House…
New AI breakthrough in cardiology balances patient data privacy and diagnosis
The findings show AI-enhanced ECGs can reveal personal traits, prompting development of privacy-pres…
New benchmark tests AI on unpublished mathematics problems
An independent benchmark by First Proof finds that AI can solve some research problems but still str…
INTERPOL report warns of rising cybercrime across Asia-Pacific
INTERPOL's 2025/2026 Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment, covering January 2024 to March 2…
ChatGPT set to join Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform
OpenAI says ChatGPT will become available to more than 3 million Defense Department personnel throug…
European consortium launches SHIELD-6G project to develop cybersecurity capabilities for future 6G networks
A European consortium of 19 organisations has launched SHIELD-6G, a Horizon Europe-funded project fo…
UNESCO-backed initiative promotes AI skills and workforce innovation in East Africa
Employment-focused AI projects expanded through UNESCO programmes in East Africa.
UK expands AI-powered planning tools across England
Planning authorities across England are adopting AI tools designed to digitise documents, save time …
Italian competition authority investigates Apple over DMA interoperability rules
The investigation's findings will be shared with the European Commission to support Digital Markets …
EU court clarifies age verification rules for pornographic websites
The CJEU clarified when Member States may impose age verification obligations on online services.
EU child safety panel concludes work on online protections for minors
New data on rising adolescent screen time has triggered discussions, with many reporting stress, sad…
UNIDIR launches platform for AI peace and security policy
Switzerland and Pakistan are joining UNIDIR for a pre-launch briefing on AI peace and security.
Western Balkans schools explore AI in education with UNESCO and UNICEF support
A UNESCO-supported conference in Sarajevo gathered teachers to research opportunities and challenges…
South Korea and Saudi Arabia expand cooperation on AI and digital transformation
New AI initiatives emerge from Saudi Arabia and South Korea cooperation.
Swiss parliament weighs AI apps in media copyright bill
The media copyright bill could require AI apps, search engines and platforms to pay for article snip…
Canada enacts cybersecurity legislation to protect critical infrastructure
Essential services gain stronger safeguards as Canada adopts comprehensive cyber measures.
The future of agentic AI: A cross-regulatory perspective from the UK
Agentic AI systems that can plan, decide and act autonomously across platforms simultaneously trigge…
European Parliament backs AI Act simplification and nudifier app ban
Stronger protections against harmful AI emerged as the European Parliament backed a ban on nudifier …
UK deepens AI adoption in healthcare with new NHS funding
Healthcare leaders say AI deployment must be matched by workforce and infrastructure investment in E…
South Korea launches AI-RAN project for 6G networks
The initiative includes virtual network platforms and digital twin environments for AI based network…
Thailand updates legal framework to modernise capital markets
Proposed reforms would allow securities to be issued, transferred and used as collateral through leg…
Manchester tops UK AI city ranking for third consecutive year
The latest SAS AI Cities Index ranks Manchester as the UK’s most AI-ready city outside London for a …
Foxconn and Schneider Electric partner on AI data centre infrastructure
The companies aim to create standardised and energy-efficient infrastructure for large-scale AI appl…
US FTC reveals record losses from imposter scams in 2025
Imposter scams were the most reported fraud category in the United States last year.
Vietnam targets digital economy at 30% of GDP by 2030
New national strategy targets nationwide broadband access, near-universal 5G coverage and expanded d…
Australian Finance Department releases internal AI guidance
The generative AI guidance tells Finance staff how to use AI tools safely, responsibly and ethically…
EDPS warns Shadow AI creates hidden data protection risks
Shadow AI risks require cooperation between data protection, IT, security and business teams.
Armenian finance minister highlights AI’s economic potential and risks
International estimates suggest AI could provide an additional boost to GDP growth.
Canada seeks stronger privacy rights through new digital governance law
New legislation in Canada strengthens children's privacy and accountability for data-driven technolo…
G7 summit to address supply chains, technology and economic growth
Critical mineral supply chains, online child safety and international solidarity feature prominently…
OECD says governments need stronger delivery capacity for digital transformation
Governments have built digital government foundations, but the OECD says they must now deliver measu…
European Commission opens applications for RAISE AI research advisory board
RAISE strengthens European cooperation in AI and scientific discovery.
Debate grows over UK’s proposed social media ban for under-16s
Children's online safety requires regulation, Amnesty argues, rather than bans.
ILO adopts Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention 2026 for digital workers
Global standard introduces protections for platform workers, addressing algorithmic control, misclas…
Humanists UK urges government to adopt human-centred AI principles
Humanists UK says AI regulation must protect dignity, democracy, and human flourishing.
OAIC finds American Express breached privacy rules
An OAIC ruling against American Express Australia highlights insider security risk in financial inst…
Yale proposal targets transparency gap in AI development
New study argues that stronger transparency requirements could encourage the growth of genuinely ope…
Netherlands requires one-click cancellation button for online purchases
The rules aim to simplify the withdrawal process for online purchases and services for Dutch consume…
Anthropic AI restrictions reignite debate over AI sovereignty
The US move against Anthropic has sent shockwaves through the AI industry and allied governments.
Japanese researchers develop interpretable AI for materials discovery
The new interpretable AI approach shows how models link atomic structure to optical spectra.
EU extends Cybersecurity Reserve support to Ukraine
Access to the Cybersecurity Reserve deepens EU-Ukraine cooperation against evolving cyber threats.
Apple delays Siri AI rollout on iOS and iPadOS in EU, citing DMA requirements
Apple has said it will not launch its new Siri AI features on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 in the European U…
UAE establishes AI and Data Authority
Three existing government functions will be consolidated under a single national body that will lead…
UK evaluates frontier AI for operational cybersecurity applications
A new UK pilot demonstrated how AI can support cyber teams in finding critical weaknesses.
South Korea and EU sign landmark Digital Trade Agreement
Advanced technology ties were strengthened through the South Korea–EU digital partnership framework.
EU and Brazil strengthen cooperation on protecting children online
Online safety initiatives advance as Brazil and the EU strengthen regulatory ties.
Anthropic forced to disable Fable 5 after US directive
Access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 has been suspended for customers while other Anthropic models remain …
Canadian government announces briefing on new privacy legislation
Officials are set to outline technical aspects of a new privacy bill.
Europol warns of rising online exploitation of minors
Authorities report rising involvement of young people in cybercrime, fraud, drug trafficking and oth…
EPRS reveals critical Cybersecurity Act impact assessment gaps
The Cybersecurity Act review covers ENISA, EU certification, NIS2 simplification and ICT supply chai…
UK plans major social media ban for under-16s
A proposed UK social media ban for under-16s could reshape platform age-verification duties.
EU AI Board reviews AI Act implementation and tech sovereignty agenda
AI governance efforts advanced as the EU AI Board discussed enforcement and oversight mechanisms.
EU and Brazil strengthen cooperation through new Digital Partnership
Digital transformation efforts accelerate as Brazil and the EU deepen ties.
Children’s online safety and screen time under growing UK scrutiny
Experts warn that harmful content, cyberbullying and addictive design features remain key concerns i…
Population cap proposal rejected by Swiss voters
More than half of Swiss voters opposed a population cap proposal that critics said could affect rela…
Yen stablecoin planned by Japan’s largest lenders
The stablecoin launch could strengthen the role of regulated digital currencies in payments, settlem…
Philippine regulator tightens oversight of digital assets
The latest measures form part of broader efforts to strengthen oversight and consumer protection acr…
IMF chief calls for stronger cooperation on AI-related cybersecurity risks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has called for stronger international cooperation and inv…
Visa and OpenAI join forces on agentic commerce infrastructure
The companies expect AI agents to play an increasing role in managing financial tasks, from purchase…
MIT researchers develop cooling system to cut data centre energy and water use
A new modular, water-free design could enable more sustainable data centre deployment in regions wit…
Cyber Europe 2026 tests EU response to large-scale cyber crises
More than 5,000 participants took part, with the EU Cybersecurity Reserve and updated crisis respons…
Singapore warns of Microsoft impersonation scams causing major losses
The advisory warns that Microsoft support scams may involve remote access tools and fake police clai…
New Zealand issues AI guidance for regulators
The new AI guidance helps regulators assess opportunities and risks while maintaining trust and acco…
World Bank says AI may reshape global growth trajectory
AI could help reverse the global growth slowdown if productivity gains are large and widely diffused…
Spanish minister says AI regulation boosts competitiveness and trust
The government highlights digital skills programmes and technology workforce development.
Latin American AI proposals draw on EU risk-based regulation
Regional governments are pursuing risk-based AI frameworks while addressing concerns around data gov…
Japan strengthens generative AI procurement guidelines
The guidelines cover high-risk generative AI use, Chief AI Officers and government procurement rules…
Civil society groups warn EU Digital Networks Act could weaken net neutrality
Organisations say proposed internet rules risk reducing legal certainty and undermining the open int…