Updates

23 Apr 2026

Microsoft commits A$25 billion to expand AI and cloud in Australia

Australia will see expanded AI and cloud capacity under a new A$25 billion Microsoft investment announced alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

23 Apr 2026

OpenAI privacy model sets new standard for AI-data protection

New AI tool from OpenAI, called Privacy Filter, enables secure local processing of sensitive information.

23 Apr 2026

UK government seeks industry cooperation to strengthen AI-driven cyber resilience

Rising cyber threats drive UK investment in AI-powered national security systems.

23 Apr 2026

Online safety agreement signed by eSafety and OAIC in Australia

Australia has moved to align online safety and privacy oversight through a new agreement between eSafety and the OAIC.

23 Apr 2026

UNESCO highlights barriers facing students with disabilities in education systems

Education gaps persist as UNESCO highlights the lack of data on students with disabilities.

23 Apr 2026

AI governance debate intensifies amid rapid global expansion

Challenges over disinformation and institutional integrity are shaping AI governance policy debates, with calls for evidence-based and globally coordinated regulation.

23 Apr 2026

IWF data shows 63% of global child abuse content hosted in the EU

The EU hosts the majority of abuse webpages as IWF urges urgent regulatory action.

23 Apr 2026

NCSC publishes new cross-domain architecture guidance

New guidance from NCSC outlines how organisations can build more secure cross-domain architectures for high-risk environments.

23 Apr 2026

eSafety Commissioner of Australia issues notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam

Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam have received eSafety notices linked to grooming, sexual extortion, and youth radicalisation risks.

23 Apr 2026

Ofcom releases public 4chan decision under UK online safety rules

A public Ofcom decision says 4chan failed to meet UK online safety duties on illegal content risk assessment, service terms, and age assurance.