Updates
Japan recognises crypto as financial products
New crypto legislation in Japan introduces insider trading rules, tougher enforcement measures and the legal foundation for reduced crypto taxes and future ETF listings.
AI is reshaping physics but raising new questions
Scientists say AI could transform physics research, but its findings must still be understood and verified.
Companies face new questions over AI control and governance
Companies must decide who controls the intelligence generated by AI workflows.
Meta employees sue over alleged AI-assisted layoff decisions
The lawsuit claims Meta used activity data and algorithmic rankings to select workers for layoffs.
UK establishes ministerial group to coordinate digital inclusion
The digital inclusion group will meet quarterly to identify barriers, align policies and monitor government programmes.
Australia unveils AI framework for data centres, copyright and infrastructure
The Australian AI Standards aim to accelerate investment while protecting energy users, communities, national interests and creative industries.
Ofcom finalises tougher rules against mobile messaging scams
UK mobile providers must block numbers, links and sender IDs linked to mobile messaging scams.
European Commission expands AI assistant across global DG INTPA network
The AI assistant supports staff with policy and funding work across more than 100 countries and has attracted over 2,000 regular users.
UK launches £800,000 AI Upskilling Challenge Fund in Barnsley
The £800,000 AI Upskilling Challenge Fund will support organisations delivering AI training for workers, businesses and residents in Barnsley.
EDPB orders Belgian regulator to examine VRT cookie complaint
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has instructed the Belgian Data Protection Authority to examine a complaint about VRT cookie banners on its merits rather than dismissing it as an alleged abuse of rights under the GDPR. The EDPB published its binding decision of 28 May 2026 following a dispute between the Belgian and Austrian (See more)
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