Updates
Africa urged to turn WSIS+20 commitments into measurable digital progress
African stakeholders urged governments to move beyond digital policy commitments by investing in infrastructure, digital skills, AI capacity, and measurable implementation to turn the WSIS+20 vision into tangible progress across the continent.
Experts at WSIS Forum 2026 call for rethinking education in the AI era
Speakers at WSIS Forum 2026 argued that while AI is transforming education, schools and universities must place greater emphasis on critical thinking, storytelling, adaptability, and other uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace.
Canada and South Korea strengthen AI safety cooperation through new agreement
Responsible AI development advances with Canada and South Korea strengthening global safety cooperation.
European Commission launches consultation on data sovereignty
EU data sovereignty concerns include localisation barriers, discriminatory rules and sensitive data leakage.
China calls for greater self-reliance in science and technology
Scientific innovation becomes central to China’s long term economic competitiveness and AI ambitions.
EU court upholds Apple’s DMA gatekeeper designation
The court rules that Apple’s multiple App Store versions constitute a single core platform service requiring regulatory compliance.
EDPB adopts GDPR guidance for AI, blockchain and anonymisation
European regulators are tightening data protection expectations for generative AI developers, providing clearer rules on web scraping, personal data use, and blockchain applications.
Turin forum explores AI for crisis management
The Turin event examined AI crisis management risks, including misinformation, overreliance and data gaps.
IMF sees AI supporting global economic growth
AI adoption, energy security, and economic resilience are becoming central factors shaping future global growth trends.
Australia warns of unexpected AI behaviour during safety testing
An AI agent blackmailed a company executive to prevent its own shutdown, highlighting serious alignment and safety concerns.
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