Updates

16 Apr 2026

Google pushes partnerships to shape AI economic impact

Collaboration between governments, companies and researchers will shape AI’s impact on labour markets and long-term economic resilience.

16 Apr 2026

AI reshapes cybersecurity access as defenders gain new tools

AI-driven cybersecurity tools are expanding, reshaping how defenders detect vulnerabilities and respond to threats in automated digital environments.

16 Apr 2026

EU committee backs digital vehicle registration and mileage data sharing

An EU Parliament committee has backed digital vehicle registration certificates and cross-border sharing of mileage and inspection data.

15 Apr 2026

UN experts focus on human-centred AI governance

Global concerns over unregulated AI are driving governance efforts, including watermarking tools to improve transparency and accountability.

15 Apr 2026

European Data Protection Board introduces DPIA template to strengthen GDPR compliance

New guidance helps organisations assess data protection risks through structured steps for identifying, evaluating and mitigating high-risk processing activities.

15 Apr 2026

Canada and Finland set out sovereign technology and AI cooperation agenda

A new Canada-Finland agenda on sovereign technology includes AI adoption, telecoms, high-performance computing, and gigafactories.

15 Apr 2026

Polish data protection authority seeks personal data rules for civic budgets

Poland’s privacy authority has called for statutory rules on personal data in participatory budgeting procedures.

15 Apr 2026

Civil society urges stronger EU AI Act protections

Concerns focus on reduced safeguards for high risk AI systems.

15 Apr 2026

Nigeria Customs Service begins AI training

The programme targets revenue, remittances and reconciliation processes.

15 Apr 2026

UK tests AI transcripts to improve access to justice and reduce court costs

Court reform in the UK explores AI tools to reduce transcript costs and delays.