Updates

19 Jul 2026

China promotes inclusive AI governance at Shanghai conference

Beijing rejects claims that its open-source AI strategy seeks geopolitical dominance.

19 Jul 2026

Australia announces national AI standards and new AI office

New rules would cover AI data centres, energy use, water consumption and infrastructure.

19 Jul 2026

UN chief warns against concentrated AI power

Guterres says AI must be shaped by all humanity, not a handful of countries or companies.

19 Jul 2026

EU adopts AI governance principles for health technology assessments

AI in health assessments must remain verifiable, transparent and subject to human responsibility.

19 Jul 2026

Report urges Hong Kong to strengthen AI adoption strategy

Singapore and the UK offer funding, technical support and infrastructure models that could narrow Hong Kong’s AI adoption gap.

18 Jul 2026

ONS reports growing concern about AI in Great Britain

ONS data show more adults now believe AI risks outweigh its benefits.

18 Jul 2026

Germany expands Social Platform into national digital welfare portal

Federal reforms place Germany at the heart of a unified digital portal for social benefits and administration.

18 Jul 2026

OECD urges stronger governance as GenAI transforms higher education

GenAI in higher education requires stronger policies on privacy, equity, procurement, assessment and human oversight.

18 Jul 2026

South Korea strengthens investigations into AI and semiconductor technology leaks

New investigative units strengthen South Korea’s response to advanced technology theft.

18 Jul 2026

European Commission orders Google to open Android and Search under DMA

New Commission measures combine digital competition requirements with privacy and security safeguards.