Updates

24 Jul 2026

Microsoft gives communities greater control over AI image training

Community-built image libraries aim to fix gaps in AI training data for Microsoft’s tool.

24 Jul 2026

Report highlights crypto’s growing economic footprint in the US

Research highlights the growing role of the US crypto industry in supporting jobs, high-value careers and broader economic growth beyond blockchain companies.

24 Jul 2026

UK explores AI use in animal research regulation

Establishments remain responsible for AI-assisted submissions in animal research licensing, minister confirms.

24 Jul 2026

Cyprus leads euro area in digital card payments

Digital payment adoption in Cyprus is accelerating, with consumers and businesses increasingly moving away from traditional cash-based transactions.

24 Jul 2026

EU-funded project advances multilingual AI for public-interest media

Broadcasters kept control of their content while sharing it across a federated EU network.

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.