Updates

16 Apr 2026

Romania initiates consortium selection for Black Sea AI gigafactory project

The initiative targets large scale AI computing infrastructure development.

16 Apr 2026

Minnesota weighs AI free speech limits

Debate centres on human rights versus technological tools.

16 Apr 2026

Six Spanish cities receive EIB support on electric mobility infrastructure

EIB advisory support for electric mobility in Spain will focus on charging infrastructure, investment gaps, and rollout planning.

16 Apr 2026

EU targets platforms over child safety and addictive design practices

A new coordination mechanism aims to standardise age verification solutions across member states and reduce fragmentation in digital identity systems.

16 Apr 2026

The Egyptian government emphasises the role of AI in the economy

The government is integrating AI across key sectors.

16 Apr 2026

EU investigates Meta over WhatsApp AI access in major antitrust enforcement case

Antitrust action advances as the EU probes Meta over restrictions on AI assistance access.

16 Apr 2026

US launches Permitting Innovators programme to modernise federal review systems

Technology adoption increases as the strategy in the US focuses on modernising environmental reviews.

16 Apr 2026

International Organization for Migration conference in Ankara addresses migrant digital identity gaps

Meeting participants highlighted the role of digital identity in improving migration governance and supporting access to essential services for displaced populations.

16 Apr 2026

UK strengthens AI healthcare governance to ensure safety, equity and system-wide evaluation

AI governance in healthcare evolves as the UK strengthens regulatory and evaluation frameworks.

16 Apr 2026

Russia advances draft AI regulation framework

Trusted AI models would undergo formal security checks by federal authorities overseeing information protection and technical intelligence.