Updates

5 Mar 2026

New UNESCO and CENIA agreement targets AI literacy and ethical standards

Training, digital skills development and ethical AI governance are central goals of a new cooperation framework, covering Chile and the wider Latin American region.

5 Mar 2026

Qualcomm pushes Europe to take the lead in the 6G revolution

According to Qualcomm, advanced sensing and faster uploads could make 6G crucial for future AI systems.

5 Mar 2026

China expands oversight of youth online safety

Internet platforms in China must strengthen monitoring of content affecting minors.

5 Mar 2026

US introduces ratepayer protection pledge for AI data centres

Ratepayer Protection Pledge seeks to protect households during AI infrastructure expansion.

5 Mar 2026

OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT conversations with GPT-5.3 Instant

AI conversations become more natural with GPT-5.3 Instant, which improves tone, reasoning, and response relevance.

5 Mar 2026

EU citizens propose public social media network under new initiative

A new European Citizens’ Initiative seeks 1 million signatures to push the EU to create a publicly funded social media network.

5 Mar 2026

Guterres convenes global UN panel of 40 experts to assess AI risks

A new international panel will evaluate AI developments worldwide, UN Secretary-General Guterres said.

5 Mar 2026

Australia reviews children’s social media ban

Teenagers in Australia say some age verification tools can still be bypassed despite the social media ban.

5 Mar 2026

EU considers placing Roblox under strict Digital Services Act rules

Gaming platforms like Roblox face rising EU scrutiny over risks to children online.

5 Mar 2026

AI Readiness Assessment Report highlights India’s progress and gaps in ethical AI

India and UNESCO released a report analysing AI readiness, ethical governance and workforce preparedness across the country.