Updates

1 Apr 2026

New China rules broaden 2026 agricultural census and tighten data controls

Revised Chinese agricultural census rules add new data methods and stronger checks before the next national count.

1 Apr 2026

FTC accuses OkCupid of sharing user data contrary to privacy promises

OkCupid is accused by the FTC of sharing personal information with a third party without notice or an opt-out opportunity.

31 Mar 2026

UN Global Mechanism on ICT security advances work, shifts focus to implementation

The UN Global Mechanism on ICT security held its second meeting, with member states emphasising implementation of existing cybersecurity commitments and capacity development as key priorities.

31 Mar 2026

UNESCO initiative drives new digital platform governance frameworks in South Asia

Regional policymakers strengthen governance frameworks as UNESCO promotes transparency, accountability and human rights online.

31 Mar 2026

EU funding platform drives competitiveness in strategic technologies

Innovation funding grows across the EU as the European Commission supports critical technology sectors.

31 Mar 2026

AI capacity partnership links UNDP and Intel in Lesotho and Liberia

Lesotho and Liberia are the focus of a UNDP and Intel effort to strengthen AI capacity through training and curriculum development.

31 Mar 2026

New quantum threat could weaken cryptocurrency encryption systems

Experts emphasise the need for coordinated action across the crypto industry to prepare for potential vulnerabilities introduced by quantum computing.

31 Mar 2026

Cloudflare adds LLM layer to client-side security detection pipeline

Client-side security tools from Cloudflare now include wider access, domain-based threat intelligence, and LLM-assisted detection.

31 Mar 2026

Funding boost for UK cities innovation sector

Investment aims to support innovation in games and virtual reality.

31 Mar 2026

EPO strengthens industry collaboration on European patent innovation

Patent accessibility and AI integration improve as EPO advances innovation strategies.