Updates

30 Jun 2026

EU calls for stronger action against cyber violence targeting girls

Research shows girls are disproportionately targeted online, driving renewed efforts to tackle harassment, hate speech and image-based abuse.

30 Jun 2026

Spain’s AI sandbox offers early test for biometric AI compliance

Herta says its BioSurveillance system completed Spain’s AI regulatory sandbox process.

30 Jun 2026

Malaysia adopts AI-centred digital strategy to 2030

A new digital strategy places Malaysia at the centre of regional AI development and public sector transformation.

30 Jun 2026

OECD maps AI and citizen participation

AI could help governments improve citizen participation, but risks need careful governance.

30 Jun 2026

Australia doubles penalties and expands eSafety powers under social media age law

Social media companies face greater scrutiny as Australia strengthens enforcement.

30 Jun 2026

KIDZONET joins IWF to strengthen child online safety

Child safety infrastructure becomes stronger as IWF collaborates with KIDZONE, a new technology partner.

30 Jun 2026

EU launches funding for youth-centred social media platforms

New proposals will help the EU develop user-centred social platforms for younger audiences.

30 Jun 2026

South Korea unveils national AI infrastructure strategy

The government cited China’s DeepSeek breakthrough as a catalyst for accelerating its national AI strategy.

30 Jun 2026

Indonesia reports 4.7 million under-16 accounts deactivated

Australia’s social media ban for minors is being closely watched and replicated by governments worldwide.

30 Jun 2026

HP adopts OpenAI Frontier for enterprise AI

OpenAI Frontier will support HP’s customer-facing tools and internal transformation efforts.