Updates

1 Jul 2026

UK ATOC says social media ban is not enough

Safer by design platforms remain a priority, according to UK ATOC, to reduce online child exploitation.

1 Jul 2026

EPO reports record patent demand as AI and digital services boost innovation

The latest Annual Review shows EPO combining AI innovation with faster patent processing and stronger digital workflows.

1 Jul 2026

EU launches three new digital skills academies

The Digital Europe Programme helps the EU expand specialised digital skills across Member States.

1 Jul 2026

South Korea and Japan expand AI and defence cooperation

Joint naval search and rescue exercises between South Korea and Japan resume after a nine-year pause.

1 Jul 2026

UK CMA consults on Apple and Google app store payment rules

New digital competition proposals place the CMA at the centre of UK app store reform.

1 Jul 2026

New UK regime targets systemic stablecoin issuers

Stablecoin firms operating at significant scale could face stricter oversight as the Bank of England and FCA coordinate their regulatory responsibilities.

1 Jul 2026

AUSTRAC warns AI is reshaping financial crime

AI and virtual assets are increasing the scale of financial crime threats, AUSTRAC says.

1 Jul 2026

Canada’s CSE expands cyber defence amid growing threats

AI and post-quantum cryptography are now central to Canada’s national cyber defence investments.

1 Jul 2026

Central Bank of Azerbaijan submits draft crypto law for review

A proposed virtual asset law could establish clearer rules for cryptocurrency businesses operating within Azerbaijan’s domestic market.

1 Jul 2026

Google says AI power users drive UK productivity gains

A widening skills divide in AI use risks leaving most of the UK workforce behind despite rapidly increasing adoption rates.