Updates

7 Jul 2026

AI governance must move from principles to practical action, UN dialogue hears

UN discussions on bridging AI divides highlighted that meaningful AI participation depends not only on access to technology, but also on investment in infrastructure, skills, governance, local languages and international cooperation to ensure all countries can help shape AI’s future.

7 Jul 2026

Portugal links AI literacy to lifelong digital skills strategy

A new strategy in Portugal combines AI literacy with digital skills to prepare citizens for the digital economy.

7 Jul 2026

Closing the AI divide means building capacity, not just expanding access

Countries at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance argued that closing AI divides requires far more than expanding access, calling for sustained investment in infrastructure, skills, governance and local innovation so developing countries can become AI creators rather than consumers.

7 Jul 2026

Spain pushes UN coalition to protect children in the AI era

A new initiative by Spain seeks global agreement on child-centred AI governance under the UN framework.

7 Jul 2026

UNESCO highlights civil servants’ role in AI governance

Meaningful human oversight of AI depends on institutional capacity, not just technical safeguards embedded in systems.

7 Jul 2026

UNCTAD calls for stronger global data governance for AI

Fair data governance is increasingly important as UNCTAD works to support responsible AI and sustainable digital development.

7 Jul 2026

Alberta uses Claude Code to review government systems

Claude Code helped Alberta identify vulnerabilities, generate fixes and add security review agents.

7 Jul 2026

Portugal presents AMALIA as open European Portuguese language model

Portugal’s Prime Minister framed AMALIA as central to Europe’s AI strategic autonomy ambitions.

7 Jul 2026

Japan to establish AI council to drive national AI adoption

A newly proposed council will oversee efforts to expand AI use and advance digital transformation across the country.

7 Jul 2026

Australia records highest data breach notifications since 2018

Data breach notifications in Australia reached 1,205 in 2025, the highest figure since mandatory reporting began.