EU calls for evidence-based AI governance at UN dialogue
EU statement links AI governance with human rights, child safety and sustainability.
Inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance ends with call to turn principles into action before 2027
The inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance concluded in Geneva with a clear messa…
AI governance must serve all countries, ministers tell UN Global Dialogue
Ministers and senior officials at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance called for stronger intern…
EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act to boost tech sovereignty
Europe's new cloud strategy aims to expand AI infrastructure while introducing stricter sovereignty …
UN AI dialogue urges human rights to become the foundation of AI governance
UN officials, governments and civil society representatives called for human rights to become the fo…
Global Dialogue highlights need for interoperable AI governance
Speakers at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance called for interoperable governance frameworks, …
European Commission launches AI cyber defence strategy
A new EU strategy aims to address AI-driven cyber risks by improving cooperation, reinforcing digita…
Claude Fable 5, frontier AI models and the future of cybersecurity
Digital resilience becomes increasingly important following Claude Fable 5 and its security implicat…
Spain leads international coalition on child safety and AI
More than 20 countries joined Spain's initiative for child-centred AI governance.
ENISA warns frontier AI is compressing cyberattack timelines
Frontier AI cybersecurity risks could compress exploitation timelines from months to minutes.
China and Denmark expand cooperation on AI and innovation
Wang Yi met Danish King Frederik X to reinforce longstanding bilateral friendship and emerging techn…
France enforces new EU crypto rules under MiCA
New crypto regulation introduces stricter standards for crypto firms, including stronger investor pr…
South Korea opens antitrust proceedings over Google app market practices
Regulators in South Korea have begun formal proceedings after Google allegedly used financial incent…
ECB researchers use LLMs to measure geoeconomic tension
A new ECB study shows how AI improves the measurement of geopolitical and geoeconomic developments.
Australia’s National AI Centre lists Microsoft Copilot training sessions for workers
Microsoft Copilot training sessions in Queensland will cover prompting, agents and workplace use.
Europol denies bypassing EU data protection rules
Allegations of a 'shadow' database have been disputed, as Europol explains the legal framework gover…
Belgium warns against unauthorised crypto platforms under MiCA
The FSMA has urged investors to verify crypto providers as unauthorised platforms face increased scr…
NVIDIA unveils RTX Spark for the AI-powered PC era
A new superchip aims to transform personal computing by combining powerful AI performance, enhanced …
UNDP scales blockchain-based digital payment solutions
Successful blockchain payment pilots across multiple countries are creating a framework for wider ad…
IMF warns policy choices will define tokenised finance future
Global policymakers face key decisions as tokenisation reshapes payments, markets and the future of …
EU urged to cover platform monetisation in Digital Fairness Act
Fifteen organisations say the DFA must cover subscriptions, bonuses, and platform funding programmes…
AI is reshaping work more through job transformation than job loss, WSIS panel hears
AI is reshaping work more through changes to job quality, skills and working conditions than mass au…
WSIS panel calls for a broader approach to youth mental health online
Speakers urged policymakers to look beyond screen time and address platform design, media literacy, …
UN pension fund case study highlights ServiceNow CRM rollout
ServiceNow CRM helped UNJSPF unify workflows and improve visibility across global pension operations…
UNCTAD says digital divide goes beyond internet access
The AI era demands digital skills, technology transfer and fair data governance, according to UNCTAD…
AI governance must move from principles to practical action, UN dialogue hears
UN discussions on bridging AI divides highlighted that meaningful AI participation depends not only …
Germany launches Agentic AI Hub for public administration
The Agentic AI Hub selected 20 pilots covering social benefits, transcription and process modelling.
Portugal links AI literacy to lifelong digital skills strategy
A new strategy in Portugal combines AI literacy with digital skills to prepare citizens for the digi…
Closing the AI divide means building capacity, not just expanding access
Countries at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance argued that closing AI divides requires far mor…
Spain pushes UN coalition to protect children in the AI era
A new initiative by Spain seeks global agreement on child-centred AI governance under the UN framewo…
UNESCO highlights civil servants’ role in AI governance
Meaningful human oversight of AI depends on institutional capacity, not just technical safeguards em…
Reddit expands AI moderation to combat spam and harmful content
New AI systems by Reddit detect spam, fake votes and harmful content faster, improving moderation ac…
UNCTAD calls for stronger global data governance for AI
Fair data governance is increasingly important as UNCTAD works to support responsible AI and sustain…
UK firms sign Cyber Resilience Pledge amid rising AI threats
Major firms joined the Cyber Resilience Pledge as UK ministers warned of rising cyber threats.
Alberta uses Claude Code to review government systems
Claude Code helped Alberta identify vulnerabilities, generate fixes and add security review agents.
Portugal presents AMALIA as open European Portuguese language model
Portugal's Prime Minister framed AMALIA as central to Europe's AI strategic autonomy ambitions.
Japan to establish AI council to drive national AI adoption
A newly proposed council will oversee efforts to expand AI use and advance digital transformation ac…
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 Instant Mini in ChatGPT
GPT-5.5 Instant Mini replaces GPT-5.3 Instant Mini as ChatGPT’s fallback model.
Australia records highest data breach notifications since 2018
Data breach notifications in Australia reached 1,205 in 2025, the highest figure since mandatory rep…
Germany reviews crypto tax rules in 2027 budget plan
The country’s current crypto-friendly tax framework faces uncertainty as lawmakers evaluate new reve…
Sysdig reports first documented agentic ransomware case
Sysdig says agentic ransomware enabled JadePuffer to automate a database extortion operation.
UK FCA review warns agentic AI could reshape retail finance
The country is preparing for a new era of agentic AI in finance, where automated systems may act on …
CSIS says Chinese AI models are narrowing the gap with US systems
New releases suggest DeepSeek was part of a broader Chinese AI catch-up pattern.
UK launches toy safety review as AI-enabled toys emerge
Call for evidence asks how AI-enabled toys should fit UK safety rules.
UN scientific panel presents first AI assessment to Global Dialogue on AI Governance
An independent UN scientific panel warned that AI capabilities are advancing faster than governance,…
WSIS session calls for meaningful connectivity as AI and e-governance expand
WSIS Forum 2026 speakers warned that AI and digital public services will only deliver inclusive bene…
UN opens Global Dialogue on AI Governance with call for inclusive and evidence-based cooperation
The inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance opened in Geneva with calls for inclusive internat…
WSIS Forum 2026 explores how the IGF should evolve after gaining a permanent mandate
Speakers at the WSIS Forum 2026 called for a more impactful Internet Governance Forum, arguing that …
Stronger health data governance seen as key to trusted AI and digital health at WSIS Forum 2026
Speakers at the WSIS Forum 2026 called for stronger legislative frameworks, international cooperatio…
UN chief urges global rules for AI governance
Guterres called for an AI Child Safety Pledge to protect children from unregulated systems.
WSIS session calls for a broader understanding of digital citizenship in the AI era
Speakers at a WSIS Forum 2026 session argued that digital citizenship in the AI era requires far mor…
Geneva workshop to examine parliamentary oversight of AI
Parliamentary oversight of AI requires stronger technical support for legislatures.
What Geneva’s history can teach us about governing AI
Geneva's centuries-old traditions of dialogue, inclusion, and compromise continue to offer valuable …
UN Global Dialogue opens debate on AI risks and governance
Calls intensify for multilateral AI governance frameworks as stakeholders stress that no single coun…
MEPs to debate EU AI cybersecurity strategy
The AI cybersecurity strategy is expected to support EU countries and companies facing AI-related cy…
Hong Kong launches AI privacy sandbox for schools
The personal data AI sandbox gives selected schools support on privacy compliance and responsible AI…
UNESCO study examines digital platform influence on news in South-East Europe
New research from UNESCO explores platform regulation and media freedom in South-East Europe.
Germany releases open-source AI platform to accelerate digital public administration
Open-source SPARK API brings modular AI to Germany's public administration.
SDAIA, DCO and ICAIRE to discuss responsible AI implementation in Geneva
Responsible AI implementation session will focus on public-sector adoption.
UN-backed panel warns AI is outpacing global governance
Concentration of AI development, uneven global access and weak independent evaluation capacity are i…
IWF and NCA urge parents to protect children’s photos from AI misuse
Families are urged to strengthen privacy after IWF revealed rising AI child abuse threats.
UAE Central Bank approves dirham stablecoin for retail use
The approval reinforces the UAE’s push for regulated digital finance, blending federal oversight wit…
ITU showcases AI tools to strengthen digital trust
Researchers help ITU develop practical tools for multimedia authenticity and misinformation detectio…
Spain pushes for AI regulation to protect workers
Labour ministers endorsed new AI governance principles led by Spain to improve workplace transparenc…
South Korea funds AI environmental technology commercialisation
Seventeen AI-based climate and environmental initiatives have been selected to develop solutions ran…
South Africa releases draft crypto tax guide
By defining crypto as an intangible asset, South Africa’s tax authority confirms it is not legal ten…
UK finalises crypto regime with lower stablecoin capital coefficient
The new crypto regulatory structure brings clearer rules while keeping a strong authorisation model,…
Singapore proposes governance framework for AI agents in finance
Real-time validation and auditability are central to Singapore's new agentic finance safety framewor…
China adopts national standards for AI agents
The new standards aim to reduce customised development costs and accelerate AI product deployment.
Anthropic details Claude Fable 5 cyber safeguards
Fable 5 and the jailbreak severity framework aim to standardise risk reporting.
India backs ‘Human-led AI’ for digital government
AI-enabled governance becomes a cornerstone of India's long-term public sector transformation.
Bank of England explores AI ‘kill switches’ for markets
Regulators are exploring emergency safeguards, simulation tools, and cross-bank recovery systems to …
UN welcomes first global scientific assessment of AI
Officials warn that AI is advancing faster than regulatory systems, urging governments to act before…
AI for Good Global Commission launches to expand trusted AI access
Access, trust and impact will be the focus of the AI for Good Global Commission.
Pew survey finds majority support social media ban for under-16s
A Pew Research Center survey has found that 56% of US adults support banning children under 16 from …
EU examines harmful design features in online platforms
Large online platforms are under scrutiny for how recommender systems and interface design may inten…
Intesa Sanpaolo moves core IT systems to Google Cloud in Italy
Cloud infrastructure enables Intesa Sanpaolo to modernise banking operations while strengthening res…
India and Japan expand strategic AI partnership
The partnership emphasises joint research, talent exchange, and development of multilingual AI model…
Ireland introduces AI Bill to implement EU AI Act
A new independent AI Office of Ireland will oversee enforcement and support AI innovation domestical…
Pax Silica expands with new AI partnership, supply chain initiatives, and workforce programme
The United States and its Pax Silica partners have announced new initiatives to strengthen AI supply…
EU examines cloud competition under the Digital Markets Act
The investigation aims to identify whether additional regulatory measures are needed to improve swit…
Altman proposes US-led international forum for AI safety standards
Altman has proposed a US-led international forum to establish global AI safety standards, arguing th…
Switzerland sets framework for responsible AI use in development co-operation
Responsible AI use principles now guide SDC funding, policy and operations.
Council of the EU backs interim rules on online child abuse detection
Child protection efforts receive renewed support after the Council of the EU adopted its negotiating…
South Africa launches BrainSAT Satellite Services
BrainSAT Satellite Services will use Space42 infrastructure to support satellite broadband for remot…
Microsoft Defender adds protection for local AI agents
Microsoft Defender can now discover local AI agents and block prompt injection attempts on managed d…
UNESCO summit advances AI ethics roadmap for Latin America and Caribbean
Countries have agreed on regional AI priorities after the UNESCO AI ethics summit.
University of Wisconsin launches College of Computing & AI
The launch marks UW–Madison's first new college in more than four decades, with a focus on AI and co…
Europol Roblox game wins EU award for online child safety
A new award recognises Europol for promoting digital resilience among young internet users.
FTC seeks comment on AI accuracy policy for model outputs
The FTC's proposed AI accuracy policy also raises questions about whether state AI laws could confli…
Microsoft launches $2.5 billion AI implementation business
Growing competition in enterprise AI is pushing technology firms beyond model development and toward…
India marks 11 years of Digital India initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Digital India initiative has expanded digital public infrastru…
EU introduces €3 duty on low-value e-commerce imports
Sellers and importers, not consumers, will be responsible for declaring and paying the new duty.
IWF warns under-16 social media ban is not enough to stop online abuse
Child protection experts at the IWF call for broader reforms beyond the UK social media ban.
UAE and US deepen AI partnership under Pax Silica framework
The cooperation is part of a broader $1.4 trillion economic and technology framework focused on AI a…
WTO highlights AI opportunities for small businesses
The latest WTO meeting highlights how AI is transforming trade finance, compliance and export opport…
Russian draft law includes 48-hour crypto cooling-off rule
Officials clarified that the proposed mechanism applies only to specific transfers and does not inte…
UNESCO report calls for regional approach to digital platform regulation
The report says digital platform regulation should move beyond content takedowns toward algorithmic …
Vietnam’s new e-commerce law takes effect
AI tools are being deployed by major platforms in Vietnam to identify counterfeit products under new…
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.