EU rail agency adopts AI image labels under AI Act guidance
ERA will use AI-generated image labels to distinguish synthetic visuals from photographs, commission…
Canada launches consultation on AI transparency framework
Content labels, agent tracking and clearer system information are central to proposed Canada AI tran…
ENISA expands EU healthcare cybersecurity support with new initiative
A new support mechanism aims to provide healthcare organisations with practical tools and resources …
Portugal expands cloud adoption across public administration
Public sector reforms position Portugal for broader sovereign cloud adoption.
Argentina proposes blockchain-based capital market reforms
A new deregulation initiative aims to bring digital assets into Argentina's financial system through…
APEC adopts regional AI agenda for connectivity, skills and trust
Under the APEC AI plan, member economies will promote AI literacy, investment and locally tailored t…
Australia’s eSafety study examines children’s digital habits
Parents across Australia are actively supporting children's safe online experiences.
Associated Press expands AI newsroom guidelines with human oversight
Journalists may use AI for research, transcription and headlines under stricter AI newsroom rules re…
Coinbase prepares crypto infrastructure for quantum computing
The company is developing a post-quantum version of its key management system and reviewing all cryp…
Kazakhstan strengthens workforce skills through digital learning
A new online learning platform will deliver workplace training and occupational safety courses for e…
EU restores temporary child safety rules online
Online services can continue voluntary efforts to detect and report child sexual abuse material unde…
US expands Genesis Mission with $5 billion for AI research
The Genesis Mission supports the US through expanded AI research infrastructure.
Mozilla urges privacy-first approach to online child safety
Mozilla is urging lawmakers to focus on safer platform design rather than relying mainly on age veri…
Meta avoids social media addiction trial as wider litigation continues
Meta avoided its next planned social media addiction trial after a teenage plaintiff withdrew his cl…
South Korea fines TikTok and Apple over privacy violations
South Korea fined TikTok and Apple over unlawful data transfers and privacy violations affecting mil…
EU fines Google €890 million under Digital Markets Act
Google has been fined €890 million by the EU for breaching rules governing search services and its P…
Germany approves CyberGovSecure to strengthen federal cybersecurity
New cyber reforms help Germany improve protection against ransomware and cyber espionage.
US court approves landmark Anthropic copyright settlement
A US court has approved a record US$1.5 billion copyright settlement between Anthropic and authors, …
UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security begins building global capacity architecture
The UN's permanent cyber mechanism advanced plans for a global cyber capacity-building architecture,…
UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security shifts from agreements to operational implementation
The UN's permanent cyber mechanism shifted its attention from developing cyber governance principles…
India strengthens national 6G strategy through industry alliance
A new 6G Terahertz testbed is being built with three Indian Institutes of Technology.
Vietnam sets penalties under new crypto market rules
New rules aim to discourage unlicensed crypto activity while establishing stronger oversight for inv…
Nigeria’s digital banking growth highlights fintech opportunities
Digital finance is reshaping Nigeria’s economy, with fintech companies driving greater accessibility…
Microsoft gives communities greater control over AI image training
Community-built image libraries aim to fix gaps in AI training data for Microsoft's tool.
Report highlights crypto’s growing economic footprint in the US
Research highlights the growing role of the US crypto industry in supporting jobs, high-value career…
UK explores AI use in animal research regulation
Establishments remain responsible for AI-assisted submissions in animal research licensing, minister…
Cyprus leads euro area in digital card payments
Digital payment adoption in Cyprus is accelerating, with consumers and businesses increasingly movin…
EU-funded project advances multilingual AI for public-interest media
Broadcasters kept control of their content while sharing it across a federated EU network.
India strengthens online child safety rules for social media
Faster removal rules reinforce India's efforts to combat child sexual abuse material online.
EU launches generative AI pilots for public administrations
New GenAI initiatives support the EU's digital transformation across government services.
Greece outlines digital priorities ahead of 2027 EU Presidency
New digital priorities position Greece for stronger connectivity and AI governance before 2027.
Spain strengthens digital sovereignty with a secure chip design hub in Murcia
Government funding helps Spain expand secure chip manufacturing and digital infrastructure.
UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security highlights growing role of stakeholders
Technical organisations, civil society, humanitarian actors, and youth representatives urged member …
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security shifts focus to implementing international law in cyberspace
The UN's permanent cyber mechanism focused on the practical application of international law in cybe…
Russia advances regulated crypto market with new bill
New legislation marks a shift in Russia’s approach to cryptocurrency, moving from limited oversight …
China launches zero-carbon factory programme for industry and computing
New industrial policies help China develop national-level zero-carbon factories and computing facili…
Google Cloud and NVIDIA expand robotics push with European AI deal
The deal highlights Europe’s growing role in the global competition for AI, robotics and next-genera…
NVIDIA launches AI video detector with 92% accuracy
The tool aims to strengthen trust in digital media by helping organisations identify manipulated and…
Substack adds AI detection for posts and comments
Creators on Substack can now explain their writing process and review AI detection results before pu…
Google launches Gemini 3.6 Flash for more efficient AI agents
Gemini 3.6 Flash launches alongside Flash-Lite and a restricted cybersecurity model designed to find…
Singapore expands AI governance training partnership with IAPP
IMDA and IAPP will offer certification, global expertise and stronger AI governance training over th…
London launches £30 million plan to prepare workers for AI
Around 600,000 Londoners work in highly exposed roles with limited capacity to adapt, intensifying t…
NVIDIA and Wistron open $700 million AI chip factory in Texas
More than 500 jobs have been created at the Texas facility, an AI chip factory designed using NVIDIA…
Singapore expands AI strategy to accelerate enterprise adoption and workforce skills
New AI initiatives in Singapore target enterprise adoption with support for SMEs, workforce upskilli…
India expands BHASHINI to support multilingual AI for digital public services
BHASHINI is expanding multilingual AI to improve digital public services in Konkani and other Indian…
OpenAI investigates autonomous AI cyber incident
An OpenAI AI agent exploited weaknesses in a testing sandbox, prompting fresh concerns over AI safet…
France adopts law banning under-15s from social media
France has approved legislation banning children under 15 from social media from January 2027, intro…
Meta expands Threads parental controls for teenagers
Parents can now limit how long teens spend on Threads
EU releases multilingual AI model for all 24 official languages
DGT has released an open AI model built to treat all 24 EU languages equally.
UN advances digital strategy for Indigenous language preservation
AI raises both opportunities and risks for Indigenous language revitalisation, UN forum hears.
Spanish regulator clarifies GDPR accuracy rules for AI data
New guidance says AI datasets lacking quality cannot be deemed necessary.
India expands Ayush Grid digital health infrastructure
The Ayush Grid connects health facilities, research platforms and citizen services across India.
South Korea expands AI diplomacy through new development package
New AI development strategy sees South Korea support digital transformation across developing econom…
ILO supports digital workplace safety tool in Malaysia
Digital technology helps Malaysian employers improve occupational safety and health compliance.
Microsoft and Mistral expand sovereign AI partnership in Europe
European AI infrastructure grows through Microsoft's partnership with Mistral.
UNESCO and Egypt introduce AI framework for teachers
AI competency framework strengthens teacher professional development in Egypt.
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security begins translating cyber norms into practice
The UN's permanent cyber mechanism shifted its focus from identifying cyber threats to implementing …
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security shifts towards practical cybersecurity cooperation
The UN's permanent cyber mechanism continued its substantive work by identifying ransomware, AI-enab…
AI governance is becoming infrastructure governance
AI governance is increasingly expanding beyond the regulation of algorithms to encompass the physica…
EU advances digital electricity strategy through Electrification Action Plan
AI and smart grids strengthen the European Commission's Digital Union agenda.
Zambia and South Sudan tighten cybercrime laws amid free speech concerns
Authorities say the new laws combat cybercrime, while rights groups question their potential impact …
ILO strengthens workplace equality training in Laos
Inclusive employment practices are reinforced in Laos through ILO-supported labour training.
UNESCO partners with China on climate monitoring for island states
Island climate monitoring will support ecosystem protection and climate decisions in São Tomé and Pr…
US seizes more than 1,000 illegal World Cup streaming domains
Operation Offsides targeted illegal World Cup streaming sites that exposed viewers to malware, fraud…
Liberties research warns against relying on AI for election guidance
Report calls for stronger safeguards for political AI.
Movement Labs files for Chapter 11 after MOVE token turmoil
The developers behind Movement blockchain are seeking court-supervised restructuring after MOVE toke…
European Commission publishes AI Act guidance on transparency labels
Deepfakes and unreviewed public-interest material face clearer disclosure requirements under the EU'…
India outlines coordinated strategy to strengthen fintech governance
New regulations combine fintech innovation with stronger safeguards.
OECD warns of risks from growing use of AI financial advice
As consumers embrace AI money advice, the OECD urges stronger financial literacy, human oversight an…
Australia holds firm on AI copyright rules
Creators retain control over protected works under Australia's AI copyright rules.
UN Global Mechanism on ICT security identifies ransomware and AI among key global cyber threats
The UN's new permanent cyber mechanism shifted its focus to substantive discussions, with member sta…
Spain reports more than 40,000 online hate posts in June
Online hate speech increased in Spain as OBERAXE monitored discriminatory narratives across major di…
China and Thailand launch AI weather forecasting laboratory
AI strengthens China and Thailand's cooperation on weather forecasting and early warning.
UNIDIR publishes guidance on gender-responsive cybersecurity
Report outlines practical approaches for inclusive cyber policies.
European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for DSA breaches
AliExpress must submit a compliance plan following the European Commission decision.
UN Global Mechanism on cybersecurity begins work with focus on participation and consensus
The UN's new permanent cyber mechanism began its substantive work by adopting its first programme of…
Portugal launches implementation phase for digital government working groups
Technical groups begin implementing new public administration technology initiatives in portugal.
UK urges businesses to make essential digital services more accessible
New initiative targets barriers affecting users of essential online platforms.
European Central Bank moves digital euro project into next legislative phase
Following the European Parliament's vote, the digital euro project has entered trilogue and could be…
Spain invests in open-source AI design platform Penpot
Public funding will help Kaleidos expand its AI ready interface design platform.
China expands high-quality datasets to support AI development
High-quality datasets expand to support research, industry and healthcare.
UNESCO and LG launch free AI ethics course worldwide
The free AI ethics course offers ten modules, multilingual access and certification through Coursera…
UNESCO strengthens AI judicial training in Namibia
Ethical AI in the judiciary advances through UNESCO capacity-building initiatives in Namibia.
Singapore issues personal data guidance for generative AI
Organisations can use Singapore GenAI data rules to navigate consent, web scraping and personal data…
South Korea and Saudi Arabia deepen AI and startup partnership
Joint AI investment plans strengthen South Korea-Saudi Arabia technology cooperation.
Victoria proposes tougher child safety laws for social media and AI
Big Tech child safety laws target addictive AI platforms and lower legal barriers for families seeki…
Kenya restricts presidential website after cybersecurity incident
Officials investigating the Kenya presidential website cyber incident found no evidence that sensiti…
OECD warns of growing shadow AI in government
Shadow AI exposes gaps in public-sector safeguards as civil servants adopt GenAI without consistent …
IWF partners with Tuteliq to strengthen child online safety
Tuteliq joins IWF to improve early intervention against online child sexual exploitation.
China releases international AI ethics governance action plan
A new initiative by China supports inclusive AI governance and developing country participation.
Germany and France strengthen AI safety and digital sovereignty cooperation
AI safety becomes a joint priority as Germany and France reinforce European digital sovereignty.
UNESCO advances AI and ICT teacher training in Tanzania
Training supports technology enabled learning in Tanzania.
Meta adds suicide prevention safeguards to AI chats for teens
New Meta parental controls introduced to English-only speaking countries soon.
ILO, Zambia and Japan launch e-waste project for green jobs
The partnership promotes circular economy and inclusive green jobs.
Researchers demonstrate prompt injection attacks on Gemini
The research highlights how AI assistants with access to notifications and smart devices could becom…
Nearly six in ten UK adults now use generative AI, survey finds
UK generative AI use is highest in London and among adults with university degrees.
China promotes inclusive AI governance at Shanghai conference
Beijing rejects claims that its open-source AI strategy seeks geopolitical dominance.
Australia announces national AI standards and new AI office
New rules would cover AI data centres, energy use, water consumption and infrastructure.
UN chief warns against concentrated AI power
Guterres says AI must be shaped by all humanity, not a handful of countries or companies.
EU adopts AI governance principles for health technology assessments
AI in health assessments must remain verifiable, transparent and subject to human responsibility.