Updates

22 Jul 2026

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.

22 Jul 2026

UN advances digital strategy for Indigenous language preservation

AI raises both opportunities and risks for Indigenous language revitalisation, UN forum hears.

22 Jul 2026

Spanish regulator clarifies GDPR accuracy rules for AI data

New guidance says AI datasets lacking quality cannot be deemed necessary.

22 Jul 2026

India expands Ayush Grid digital health infrastructure

The Ayush Grid connects health facilities, research platforms and citizen services across India.

22 Jul 2026

South Korea expands AI diplomacy through new development package

New AI development strategy sees South Korea support digital transformation across developing economies.

22 Jul 2026

ILO supports digital workplace safety tool in Malaysia

Digital technology helps Malaysian employers improve occupational safety and health compliance.

22 Jul 2026

Microsoft and Mistral expand sovereign AI partnership in Europe

European AI infrastructure grows through Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral.

22 Jul 2026

UNESCO and Egypt introduce AI framework for teachers

AI competency framework strengthens teacher professional development in Egypt.

22 Jul 2026

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 existing international commitments, with member states broadly prioritising practical cooperation, capacity development, and the application of agreed cyber norms.

22 Jul 2026

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-enabled threats, critical infrastructure protection, and capacity development as shared priorities for strengthening international cybersecurity cooperation.