Updates

23 Jul 2026

India strengthens online child safety rules for social media

Faster removal rules reinforce India’s efforts to combat child sexual abuse material online.

23 Jul 2026

EU launches generative AI pilots for public administrations

New GenAI initiatives support the EU’s digital transformation across government services.

23 Jul 2026

Greece outlines digital priorities ahead of 2027 EU Presidency

New digital priorities position Greece for stronger connectivity and AI governance before 2027.

23 Jul 2026

Spain strengthens digital sovereignty with a secure chip design hub in Murcia

Government funding helps Spain expand secure chip manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

23 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security highlights growing role of stakeholders

Technical organisations, civil society, humanitarian actors, and youth representatives urged member states to strengthen stakeholder participation and practical cooperation as the UN’s permanent cyber mechanism advanced work on international law and confidence-building measures.

23 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT security shifts focus to implementing international law in cyberspace

The UN’s permanent cyber mechanism focused on the practical application of international law in cyberspace, with member states broadly prioritising implementation, legal capacity building, and scenario-based discussions over negotiating new legal obligations.

23 Jul 2026

Russia advances regulated crypto market with new bill

New legislation marks a shift in Russia’s approach to cryptocurrency, moving from limited oversight towards regulated financial integration.

23 Jul 2026

China launches zero-carbon factory programme for industry and computing

New industrial policies help China develop national-level zero-carbon factories and computing facilities.

23 Jul 2026

Google Cloud and NVIDIA expand robotics push with European AI deal

The deal highlights Europe’s growing role in the global competition for AI, robotics and next-generation industrial technologies.

23 Jul 2026

NVIDIA launches AI video detector with 92% accuracy

The tool aims to strengthen trust in digital media by helping organisations identify manipulated and AI-created video content.