Updates

9 Jul 2026

ECB urges banks to prepare for AI cyber threats

Major eurozone banks must prepare action plans to address evolving cybersecurity risks linked to increasingly capable AI models.

9 Jul 2026

African leaders push for homegrown AI and value creation at WSIS Forum

Experts at the WSIS Forum 2026 urged African countries to move beyond digital inclusion by investing in industrial capacity, locally developed AI, and value creation from the continent’s own resources, data, and talent.

9 Jul 2026

Swiss AI users report stronger workplace gains, Microsoft says

AI adoption is delivering strong productivity results in Switzerland, highlighting the importance of leadership alignment and organisational change.

9 Jul 2026

ESRB urges EU action on frontier AI cyber risks in finance

Frontier AI models may create short-term advantages for threat actors, according to the ESRB.

9 Jul 2026

WSIS Forum 2026 opens with calls to turn digital commitments into action

Global leaders opening the WSIS Forum 2026 urged countries to move from digital commitments to concrete action, calling for greater investment in connectivity, AI skills, and inclusive governance to ensure the benefits of AI reach everyone.

9 Jul 2026

OECD report warns AI skills gaps could widen labour inequalities

AI skills remain rare, with workers holding advanced AI capabilities making up about 1 percent of the workforce.

9 Jul 2026

European Parliament calls for wider crypto regulation review

The EU is considering expanding its crypto rulebook as lawmakers address emerging digital asset sectors beyond current MiCA requirements.

9 Jul 2026

NVIDIA says nations should build AI around local priorities

Domestic AI ecosystems are expanding through public and private collaboration says NVIDIA.

9 Jul 2026

Global groups call for stronger AI accountability rules

Experts urge greater accountability from AI companies as AI reshapes news consumption and digital information systems.

9 Jul 2026

Viber brings ChatGPT into its messaging app

ChatGPT in Viber adds summaries, translation, message polishing and image remixing inside the messaging app.