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…
UNESCO, TESDA and HP Foundation expand digital and AI skills training in the Philippines
Filipino learners will gain access to HP LIFE digital and AI courses through a collaboration support…
MHRA report highlights public priorities for AI regulation in healthcare
Public confidence remains essential as the MHRA evaluates future healthcare AI frameworks.
Microsoft president says AI’s future should be shaped by people, not technology alone
Growing concerns about jobs have prompted Microsoft to defend a human-centred AI future.
China sets AI integration targets for communications networks
New strategy places AI at the centre of China's communications infrastructure.
EDPB adopts common data breach notification template for GDPR compliance
The new template aims to make data breach notifications easier for organisations and DPAs to process…
EU tests cyber crisis response for rail and maritime networks
Critical transport networks were the focus of the latest EU cyber drill.
UK forms advisory group to guide digital ID programme
Business and civil society leaders will provide scrutiny and insight on the UK digital ID programme.
Anthropic launches Claude Corps AI fellowship for US nonprofits
Workforce development is a central goal of Anthropic's Claude Corps and its AI training model.
South Korea selects site for AI defence robotics hub
A dedicated facility will support testing and certification of unmanned ground vehicle technologies.
European Commission study simplifies SELFIE tool for school digital capacity monitoring
Researchers developed midi-SELFIE and mini-SELFIE as shorter alternatives to the full SELFIE tool.
Europol-backed operation dismantles crypto laundering service used by ransomware gangs
Authorities say the case demonstrates the growing industrialisation of crypto laundering services su…
Uruguay launches Latin America’s first national AI ethics business council
UNESCO-backed council positions Uruguay as a regional leader in ethical AI governance.
Canada introduces Safe Social Media Act targeting online harms and AI chatbots
The Safe Social Media Act targets harmful content, sexualised deepfakes, cyberbullying and risks to …
ILO highlights child protection risks amid digital transformation
Child protection in the digital age remains a priority for the ILO.
EU publishes the final Code for labelling AI-generated content
New measures support compliance with upcoming EU AI transparency requirements.
Google DeepMind launches robotics accelerator for European startups
Fifteen European robotics companies have joined Google DeepMind's new accelerator programme.
CISA updates vulnerability remediation rules
CISA says AI-enabled threats may narrow the time defenders have to respond to vulnerabilities.
Pope Leo XIV warns AI must not replace human judgement and dignity
Warnings over AI are growing as concerns mount that AI-generated interactions could weaken human jud…
Kraken becomes official crypto exchange supporter of FIFA World Cup 2026
The collaboration reflects the strategy of using major sports events to expand global awareness and …
UK backs open-source AI developers with compute and mentoring
Open-source developers gain access to computing power through a new UK AI initiative.
Visa expands AI and stablecoin tools for programmable commerce
Expansion of stablecoin settlement programmes and tokenised deposit technology highlights Visa’s gro…
ILO and Singapore expand cooperation on AI and the future of work in ASEAN
Labour market resilience grows as ILO and Singapore deepen regional cooperation.
EU expands InvestEU funding for startups and transformative industries
New funding is expected to support clean technologies, digital innovation and high-growth businesses…
Canada expands AI strategy with safety measures
The expanded AI strategy includes CAD 50 million for the Canadian AI Safety Institute.
Snapchat introduces friends-only content sharing for users under 16
Age-appropriate sharing controls become central to Snapchat’s youth safety strategy.
PMI launches global standard for AI project management
The AI standard offers guidance for project teams delivering AI systems and workflows.
New NIST study reveals inherent weaknesses in AI defences
Findings indicate that organisations deploying AI should prepare for continuous security management …
MIT study warns of AI reliance in news verification
The new study highlights concerns that frequent AI use in news consumption could shift users away fr…
UK launches AI sandbox to improve medicine safety and drug development
The AI sandbox will explore how AI can support safer and more predictive medicines development.
New York moves to curb undisclosed news scraping by AI bots
The proposed rules would require crawler operators to identify themselves to news publishers.
UK to issue guidance on smartphone and screen use for children
Call for evidence launched to examine children's digital lives at home and school.
India’s human rights commission examines impact of digital arrest scams
Calls emerged for stronger laws, victim support and faster recovery mechanisms for digital fraud cas…
Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5 with advanced safety safeguards
Early testing suggests the new models could significantly accelerate software engineering, scientifi…
EU orders Meta to restore access for AI assistants
Meta must restore access for rival AI assistants while the EU antitrust investigation continues.
ENISA finds Cyber Resilience Act driving SBOM adoption across industries
SBOM adoption is advancing, but data quality, skills, and completeness gaps remain, according to ENI…
UNESCO expands gender-responsive digital education training in Tanzania
The new UNESCO training helps Tanzanian educators promote inclusive digital learning and STEM partic…
Ofcom confirms platform crisis protocols under UK Online Safety Act
Online platforms could face new Ofcom requirements for emergency content moderation.
Poland signals progress on AI gigafactories and digital services tax
The InvestAI fund plans to support five AI gigafactories across the European Union.
Study warns of self-replicating AI malware using real-time reasoning
Experts alert the findings point to a new generation of autonomous cyber threats requiring stronger …
Kenya Defence Forces expands AI capacity-building efforts through new training course
A new AI training course has equipped Kenya Defence Forces personnel with foundational knowledge of …
Canada warns of cyber threats targeting FIFA World Cup 2026
Global attention on FIFA World Cup 2026 may attract cybercriminal and state-backed activity.
The EU’s Tech Sovereignty Package and the future of European digital power
Four interconnected measures, including two new laws, could fundamentally reshape how Europe invests…
UN Cybercrime Convention Protocol talks reveal competing visions
As the Ad Hoc Committee solicits preliminary inputs on a supplementary protocol, early state submiss…
Google highlights rising online scam threats
The company is using AI and enhanced security measures to combat emerging online threats.
Crypto mixers gain recognition in US Treasury assessment
Officials acknowledged lawful uses for cryptocurrency mixers, adding a new dimension to ongoing deba…
Greece marks six years of gov.gr and unveils public service CRM
More than 9 million citizens have used gov.gr as Greece expands digital government.
UK to test AI legal assistants to help reduce court delays
AI legal assistants will be trialled in controlled environments before any rollout in the Crown Cour…
EDIH Summit 2026 to focus on Europe’s AI implementation challenge
Europe's AI innovation ecosystem will be assessed through practical exchanges at the EDIH Summit 202…
Apple unveils next-generation Siri AI and expanded child safety features
Marking one of its largest software refreshes in years, Apple is combining AI innovation, child safe…
Stanford Medicine pilot finds safe use of AI in clinical summaries
AI is moving closer to everyday clinical workflows, supporting doctors with documentation and patien…
Ofcom warns platforms over online abuse ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Digital platforms face greater scrutiny as Ofcom reinforces online safety duties during the FIFA Wor…
EY Malta expands AI in audit services
The new AI capabilities will support auditors with data analysis while preserving professional judge…
Researchers develop AI governance tools for public health across the Global Majority
Researchers are developing practical tools to monitor AI use in public health across the Global Majo…
UK launches £200 million initiative to accelerate AI adoption across the economy
Workforce training and business support sit at the centre of the UK's AI adoption strategy.
UNESCO IFAP focuses on digital inclusion
IFAP stakeholders discussed how UNESCO's information mandate can respond to the changing digital and…
Belgium outperforms EU average in business AI use
Large enterprises lead AI adoption in Belgium, while smaller firms lag behind, highlighting a wideni…
Australia welcomes Apple child online safety tools
Apple CEO Tim Cook briefed Australia's Prime Minister on new safety controls for children online.