UK’s NCSC urges caution on using AI to detect software vulnerabilities
AI can help identify vulnerabilities, but the NCSC says organisations still need patching, asset man…
Cybersecurity sector revenue reaches £14.7 billion in UK
The UK cybersecurity sector grew in revenue and firm numbers, but workforce growth slowed to its low…
EU weighs social media age rules to protect children
Ursula von der Leyen said the EU could consider whether social media should have access to young peo…
New IRIS report links AI narratives to civic action
The civil-society led report explores how organisations adapt to AI platforms.
Texas lawsuit targets Netflix data practices
Complaint claims Netflix monetised detailed user behaviour and shared it with advertising networks.
Child safety concerns dominate Europe’s digital agenda
Europeans expressed growing concerns over AI, disinformation, and privacy risks also, with many call…
Council of the EU pushes for human-centred AI in education systems
Education reforms accelerated as the Council of the EU supported ethical AI tools and stronger digit…
Cybercrime Atlas launches open-source map of criminal networks
Cybersecurity experts and law enforcement collaborated on an interactive framework exposing links be…
Google warns adversaries are industrialising AI-enabled cyberattacks
AI-enabled malware and exploit development are expanding, Google Threat Intelligence Group findings …
New research initiative targets biology with quantum computing and AI
The new Google project is blending quantum science and AI with life sciences, combining emerging tec…
UNESCO explores how AI and design can reshape culture and creativity
Cultural innovation moves into focus as UNESCO invites AI and design case studies from industries, i…
Canada invests in AI and quantum technology firms in British Columbia
Emerging technology adoption increased after Canada funded AI robotics and quantum manufacturing pro…
European Ombudsman criticises Commission over X risk report access
The dispute centres on access to X compliance report.
Canada advances sovereign AI data centre strategy with TELUS
Large-scale AI infrastructure plans advanced after Canada and TELUS agreed on sovereign compute capa…
Stablecoin rules updated in revised US Senate proposal
Lawmakers updated crypto legislation to tighten stablecoin oversight while introducing limited flexi…
Joint cybersecurity agencies publish guidance on secure adoption of agentic AI
The guidance outlines cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and best practices for the adoption of a…
Health New Zealand issues guidance on use of generative AI and large language models
The guidance sets out risks such as privacy breaches, bias, inaccurate outputs, and data sovereignty…
Dubai opens government payments to crypto users
UAE regulators granted Crypto.com exclusive approval to process government-related crypto payments t…
WEF report says HR leaders will shape the success of AI transformation
AI adoption challenges are expanding while WEF positions HR leaders at the centre of transformation.
Young users’ reliance on ChatGPT raises questions over AI advice and autonomy
The growing reliance on AI for personal guidance raises questions about privacy, accuracy and the ro…
European Commission moves to standardise AI transparency obligations
The initiative forms part of wider EU efforts to strengthen oversight and accountability in the rapi…
UN Virtual Worlds Day to examine AI-driven cities
Governments, city leaders, and UN entities will gather at UN Virtual Worlds Day to discuss AI-driven…
China opens a new era of computing with fourth generation quantum machine
The Origin Wukong-180 integrates fully self-developed hardware and software, reflecting a move towar…
China launches AI ethics review pilot programme
Expanding ethics oversight could help China shape future global AI standards.
Pakistan expands media literacy efforts with UNESCO support
'Digital Citizens for Peace' initiative promotes responsible online engagement and fact-based digita…
AI productivity claims need stronger scrutiny according to Ada Lovelace Institute’s findings
A policy briefing warns that AI productivity claims often overlook service quality, worker wellbeing…
UK’s Ofcom prioritises child protection and AI moderation under Online Safety Act
Expanded Ofcom enforcement targets AI moderation, online hate, deepfakes, and child protection measu…
FTC guidance sets out platform duties under Take It Down Act
The FTC has warned that Take It Down Act violations may lead to civil penalties of $53,088 per viola…
Australia launches national AI platform ‘AI.gov.au’
The platform offers guidance to smaller businesses on safe and responsible AI use.
China outlines AI and energy integration plan
The country proposes a plan for clean energy supply for computing targeted by 2030.
EDPS frames safe AI as Europe’s next big idea
EDPS actively supports global cooperation on trustworthy AI systems.
Türkiye delegation to explore US cyber and AI technologies
USTDA will host Türkiye officials and experts for meetings on cybersecurity, AI risk management, and…
World Economic Forum analysis explores AI-driven future planning for organisations
AI simulations and scenario-building are reshaping future strategic planning, according to a WEF art…
EU briefing warns AI health benefits need safeguards
EU health systems may benefit from AI in diagnostics, treatment, and disease surveillance, but priva…
AI-driven disinformation threatens public trust, Nobel economist warns
Economic modelling suggests AI-generated disinformation could further damage the online information …
Brazil tests quantum-secure communication over Recife fibre network
The Recife Quantum Network uses quantum key distribution to detect interception attempts and support…
Europe pushes for unified capital markets and stronger banking union
Proposed reforms include a single capital markets rulebook, stronger EU supervision and completion o…
Canada issues age assurance guidance
The guidance stresses privacy-first design and limits on personal data collection.
California expands digital democracy platform for AI policy debate
The 'Engaged California' initiative invites residents to shape future AI policy decisions.
European Committee of the Regions calls for stronger child protection online
EU regions are calling for stronger protections for children online, including age-appropriate desig…
Pakistan passes landmark law to regulate crypto firms
The Virtual Assets Act aims to align Pakistan’s digital asset sector with global anti-money launderi…
SHEIN faces Irish inquiry over EU data transfers to China
Ireland’s DPC says the SHEIN inquiry is a strategic priority and will involve cooperation with other…
AI cyber capabilities raise risk of correlated financial system failures, IMF warns
Regulators are urged to strengthen resilience and coordination as cyber threats evolve into potentia…
Chainalysis points to rising adoption of blockchain forecasting
Regulators are increasingly confronting whether blockchain prediction markets belong under gambling …
OSCE chairpersonship opens Geneva conference on AI and quantum risks
OSCE participants are discussing AI, quantum technologies, water and energy security, and conflict p…
Swiss media groups launch responsible AI journalism framework
Responsible AI use becomes central as Swiss media adopt national conduct standards.
Instagram pulls the plug on encrypted chats
Users will lose access to encrypted messaging features, while reporting tools and message sharing op…
Australia’s ASIC urges cyber resilience as frontier AI raises risk
ASIC has warned that frontier AI could expose cyber vulnerabilities faster and create new risks for …
OpenAI introduces a trusted contact safety feature in ChatGPT
The new ChatGPT feature by OpenAI connects vulnerable users with trusted real-world contacts.
European Central Bank moves forward with digital euro technical work
Privacy remains a key challenge for the CBDC, balancing cash-like offline confidentiality with EU ru…
Dutch court backs Solvinity DigiD contract despite US data access fears
This decision reject citizen's challenge to prevent DigiD hosting contract renewal.
WTO members form duty-free pact after e-commerce moratorium lapses
A group of 19 WTO members has moved to preserve duty-free treatment for electronic transmissions aft…
US and China reportedly weigh AI risk talks ahead of leaders’ summit
Washington and Beijing are reportedly weighing US-China AI discussions focused on frontier-model ris…
WEF report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity defence
New AI models, WEF says, are compressing cyberattack timelines and increasing global digital securit…
LinkedIn faces allegations over data access practices
Noyb alleges LinkedIn restricts user data access behind paid features in potential conflict with GDP…
EESC backs revised Cybersecurity Act with warnings on ENISA and supply chains
Cybersecurity Act 2 has won EESC support, alongside warnings on workforce needs, reporting burdens, …
European Commission updates guidance on generative AI use in research
New guidance encourages responsible integration of generative AI tools while protecting scientific i…
India and France discuss expanding AI and space cooperation
The partnership between France and India strengthens collaboration across space, AI, and advanced sc…
UNESCO, Lebanon and Télé Liban launch campaign to promote media literacy
The national campaign in Lebanon targets misinformation across digital and everyday communication ch…
OECD finds audit institutions are building AI capacity but struggling to scale
The OECD says audit bodies are testing AI across anomaly detection, document processing, and predict…
ATxSummit 2026 to focus on AI governance and digital growth in Asia
The Singapore event will examine AI applications, public sector use, workforce changes, and governan…
Italy central bank backs review of tokenised SEPA payments
Tokenised payment systems are seen as a key area for reflection within Europe’s evolving financial i…
Patent scrutiny grows around QBT Bitcoin mining invention
Rising competition and stricter patent reviews are making it harder for crypto companies to protect …
ICESCO and Morocco sign agreement on AI and digital capacity building
A new cooperation agreement focuses on AI capacity-building, digital diplomacy, and digital transfor…
Automation fuels inequality more than productivity gains, study finds
Research shows automation has disproportionately targeted higher-paid workers, reshaping wage struct…
Singapore Ministry of Health addresses AI-developed drugs and patient data safeguards
A parliamentary response outlines regulatory approaches to AI drug development, clinical trials, and…
The rise of gray websites fuels global scam and data theft risks
Cybercriminals increasingly adapt to digital trends, using polished interfaces and familiar services…
UK’s ICO issues guidance on AI-generated FOI requests
The guidance addresses how public authorities should respond to AI-generated FOI requests and misquo…
Rising data centre demand increases energy and cyber risks
The growth in data centres is increasing electricity demand while also intensifying cybersecurity an…
ENISA to host 2026 telecom and digital infrastructure security forum
The forum will explore emerging threats, new technologies and resilience of digital infrastructure s…
French CNIL hosts global privacy talks in Paris
The meeting brings together key data protection authorities and aims to strengthen global data gover…
EU reaches provisional deal on targeted AI Act changes
A new EU deal on the AI Act covers high-risk system timelines, transparency deadlines, and prohibite…
Ireland and the EU intensify DSA pressure on Meta
EU and Irish regulators investigate Meta over alleged DSA breaches linked to profiling, dark pattern…
Norway joins Pax Silica initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains
Norwegian officials said participation could improve market access for domestic companies operating …
Apple may be preparing a major Siri AI shake-up in iOS 27
Siri may soon support multiple AI providers as Apple develops an Extensions framework for third-part…
UNESCO report warns over global quantum research inequality
Quantum research access, UNESCO says, remains concentrated in wealthier economies.
OpenAI found non-compliant in Canadian ChatGPT privacy probe
Canadian privacy regulators found parts of OpenAI's ChatGPT data collection and use did not comply w…
Siri AI delays lead to $250 million Apple settlement
Consumers accused Apple of overstating Siri AI capabilities before the iPhone launch.
Uganda to host Digital Government Africa 2026 summit
A new summit announcement places Uganda at the centre of continental discussions on digital transfor…
Useful quantum computers move closer, Harvard researchers say
Researchers say growing industry investment and ecosystem support are accelerating the path towards …
Generative AI guidance issued by Australia’s New South Wales tribunal
Generative AI may assist with administrative tasks in NCAT proceedings, but not with generating or a…
Online Safety Act brings progress, but UK children still face harm online
Despite legislative reforms, children in the UK still encounter harmful content online.
AI turns disaster news into structured global risk maps
New approach turns worldwide disaster reporting into organised risk maps, highlighting connected con…
China closes consultation on digital virtual human services
Draft Chinese rules for digital virtual human services would require security assessments, algorithm…
New EU-Japan deal advances AI governance and data sharing
The partnership aims to deliver practical benefits for citizens and businesses while aligning regula…
Major publishers book again Meta’s Llama over AI training
Five major publishing houses have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Meta and its CEO, Ma…
European Commission publishes first Digital Markets Act review
EU assessment of the DMA highlights fines, compliance delays, and questions over extending rules to …
New Meta age assurance system aims to prevent underage access
Advanced detection tools analyse profile activity, content and visual cues to improve age estimation…
Australia expands collaboration efforts in key science and technology areas
Australia has awarded $6.2 million to nine international projects supporting AI, quantum, advanced m…
ILO warns lifelong learning is critical for the future AI economy
Global labour markets face rapid transformation as the ILO highlights growing AI and skills challeng…
Cybersecurity and AI safety in focus at European Parliament discussion
IMCO will discuss cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI systems and how EU rules apply in practi…
White paper sets priorities for Europe’s digital sovereignty and tech competitiveness
Scaling AI computing power, expanding cloud infrastructure, adopting open-source standards and incre…
Meta explores agentic AI assistants
The initiative reflects growing competition among tech firms to lead in consumer AI innovation.
CAISI expands frontier AI testing with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI
New CAISI agreements will support pre-deployment AI testing, post-deployment assessments and targete…
UAE launches national AI security lab for certification and cyber resilience
New sovereign AI infrastructure helps UAE strengthen cybersecurity, resilience and autonomous agent …
Bank of America forum highlights AI, quantum and Asia Pacific innovation
The forum reflects ongoing efforts to shape long-term perspectives on technological change and its i…
Canada moves to strengthen photonic semiconductor and AI capabilities
Advanced photonics projects help Canada expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing and digital resi…
Cyberattack disrupts systems across San Diego Community College District
San Diego Community College District shut down key systems after a cyberattack affected more than 90…
Philippines holds youth consultation on AI and digital resilience
Youth participants in the Philippines contributed views on AI, digital resilience, and responsible t…
Why DeepSeek V4 is changing the AI model race
DeepSeek V4 brings long context, open weights and lower costs into focus. Here is why the model is g…