Updates

3 Jul 2026

Ireland introduces AI Bill to implement EU AI Act

A new independent AI Office of Ireland will oversee enforcement and support AI innovation domestically.

3 Jul 2026

Pax Silica expands with new AI partnership, supply chain initiatives, and workforce programme

The United States and its Pax Silica partners have announced new initiatives to strengthen AI supply chain security, expand international cooperation on AI, and support advanced manufacturing through joint governance, infrastructure, and workforce development projects.

3 Jul 2026

EU examines cloud competition under the Digital Markets Act

The investigation aims to identify whether additional regulatory measures are needed to improve switching options and strengthen competition in digital infrastructure services.

3 Jul 2026

Altman proposes US-led international forum for AI safety standards

Altman has proposed a US-led international forum to establish global AI safety standards, arguing that stronger international cooperation is needed to govern increasingly capable AI systems. The proposal adds to growing global discussions on AI governance as governments, international organisations, and industry seek common approaches to managing AI risks and opportunities.

3 Jul 2026

Switzerland sets framework for responsible AI use in development co-operation

Responsible AI use principles now guide SDC funding, policy and operations.

3 Jul 2026

Council of the EU backs interim rules on online child abuse detection

Child protection efforts receive renewed support after the Council of the EU adopted its negotiating position.

3 Jul 2026

South Africa launches BrainSAT Satellite Services

BrainSAT Satellite Services will use Space42 infrastructure to support satellite broadband for remote South African sectors.

3 Jul 2026

Microsoft Defender adds protection for local AI agents

Microsoft Defender can now discover local AI agents and block prompt injection attempts on managed devices.

3 Jul 2026

UNESCO summit advances AI ethics roadmap for Latin America and Caribbean

Countries have agreed on regional AI priorities after the UNESCO AI ethics summit.

3 Jul 2026

University of Wisconsin launches College of Computing & AI

The launch marks UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades, with a focus on AI and computing.