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…
Amazon announces $48 billion investment in India by 2030
Large-scale investment is set to expand digital infrastructure and logistics networks across India.
Moldova tightens rules on AI in university theses
Authorities stress that critical analysis and final conclusions must remain the student’s own work, …
OECD proposes policy priorities for AI use in SME sustainable finance
Four policy priorities from the OECD target data infrastructure, verification, reporting incentives,…
UNESCO summit backs ethical AI governance in Latin America and the Caribbean
More than 20 delegations joined talks on responsible AI governance in the Dominican Republic.
ECB highlights gap between AI adoption and productivity
Data shows competitive pressure, especially among established firms, is a key factor pushing compani…
Microsoft and Europol disrupt Amadey and StealC malware infrastructure
AI compressed days of malware analysis into minutes, enabling faster identification of criminal link…
UK’s Youth Justice Board highlights growing risks of online harms for children
The latest findings in the UK show online harms are increasingly affecting children's wellbeing and …
Cate Blanchett unveils AI consent tool at European Parliament
RSL Media's Human Consent Registry was presented to lawmakers at the European Parliament in Brussels…
NIST explores OT asset management to strengthen cybersecurity
The NCCoE project will demonstrate practical approaches for OT asset management and visibility.
Russia expects delay in crypto market regulation bill
Final adoption requires further parliamentary readings and presidential approval, with rollout expec…
NCSC warns of growing cyber risks to critical infrastructure
NCSC says three-quarters of UK critical infrastructure cyber attacks are linked to hostile state act…
China links AI data centre to direct green electricity supply
Data centre supports China’s Eastern Data, Western Computing strategy.
Google proposes a balanced approach to AI governance in the US
A new policy paper from Google proposes independent oversight for frontier AI development in the US.
Canadian ministers to discuss Safe Social Media Act
The Safe Social Media Act will be discussed at an in-person roundtable in Winnipeg.
EU signs Pax Silica Declaration on AI supply chains
Pax Silica aims to strengthen silicon supply chains through cooperation with trusted partners.
Ofcom strengthens online safety rules against cyberflashing and self-harm content
Social media platforms and messaging services face tougher obligations after Ofcom strengthened prot…
UN report outlines AI standards for Digital Public Goods
Findings suggest AI systems should be assessed through public value frameworks prioritising equity, …
New MIT development reduces energy use in AI systems
Researchers from MIT and Microsoft have developed a system called Murakkab to improve the speed and …
Ireland expands Trusted Flagger network under the DSA
The latest initiative places Ireland at the centre of faster illegal content reporting across the EU…
EU targets AWS and Azure under the DMA
Amazon and Microsoft face stronger EU oversight as cloud infrastructure becomes critical to AI devel…
China’s latest supercomputer strengthens AI ambitions
AI leadership increasingly depends on supercomputing capacity as China reaches the top of the rankin…
EDPS strengthens monitoring of emerging technologies
TechSonar and TechDispatch reports help EU institutions understand the privacy implications of emerg…
UN secretary-general calls for greater transparency on AI’s climate impact
Coal currently powers nearly a third of global data centre electricity consumption.
Microsoft report finds AI use growing across schools
New Microsoft research highlights widespread AI use while pointing to gaps in training and guidance.
EDPB updates right to erasure case digest
The EDPB case digest shows how DPAs assess compliance with the right to erasure.
European Commission explores scaling AI in agriculture
Barriers to scaling AI in agriculture were a central focus of the Commission's June 2026 expert work…
China pushes AI and biomedicine as strategic growth sectors
Biomedicine and brain-computer interfaces have been identified as strategic priorities for China's f…
EU approves tariff package under US trade agreement framework
New rules remove remaining EU tariffs on US industrial imports while expanding preferential access f…
IMF and China sign MoU on AI and digital economy measurement
The new initiative will support global efforts to improve transparency and comparability in official…
UN experts call for gender-responsive AI governance
The UN Working Group called for feminist and human rights-based approaches to AI governance.