Updates

24 Jul 2026

US court approves landmark Anthropic copyright settlement

A US court has approved a record US$1.5 billion copyright settlement between Anthropic and authors, closing a landmark AI copyright case while reinforcing scrutiny of how training data is obtained.

24 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security begins building global capacity architecture

The UN’s permanent cyber mechanism advanced plans for a global cyber capacity-building architecture, with member states prioritising practical implementation tools, sustainable financing, and coordinated support to strengthen cyber resilience worldwide.

24 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT Security shifts from agreements to operational implementation

The UN’s permanent cyber mechanism shifted its attention from developing cyber governance principles to putting them into practice, with member states prioritising operational confidence-building measures, capacity development, and practical cooperation.

24 Jul 2026

India strengthens national 6G strategy through industry alliance

A new 6G Terahertz testbed is being built with three Indian Institutes of Technology.

24 Jul 2026

Vietnam sets penalties under new crypto market rules

New rules aim to discourage unlicensed crypto activity while establishing stronger oversight for investors, exchanges and token issuers.

24 Jul 2026

Nigeria’s digital banking growth highlights fintech opportunities

Digital finance is reshaping Nigeria’s economy, with fintech companies driving greater accessibility and innovation in banking services.

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.