Updates

29 Apr 2026

Intellectual property cooperation launched under EU-Japan IP Action

A new EU-Japan initiative places intellectual property at the centre of cooperation on innovation, enforcement, and AI-related change.

29 Apr 2026

Singapore urges organisations to strengthen AI governance frameworks

Stronger workplace AI governance is central to trusted digital transformation, according to GovTech Singapore.

29 Apr 2026

Atos launches digital sovereignty offering for AI and regulated environments

Targeting sectors such as defence, healthcare and financial services, Atos Group’s integrated platform aims to address growing dependency risks in AI-driven operations.

29 Apr 2026

MIT researchers develop tool to estimate energy use of AI workloads

The new system from MIT and the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab enables fast and accurate prediction of GPU energy use, supporting more sustainable AI infrastructure planning.

29 Apr 2026

Meta partners with Overview and Noon Energy to power AI data centres

With AI infrastructure demanding ever more reliable power, Meta is investing in space solar and ultra-long-duration storage to strengthen grid resilience.

29 Apr 2026

Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency and Mistral AI partner to advance AI for public safety

A new agreement between Mistral AI and HTX covers AI capabilities for robotics, video analysis, and digital defence.

28 Apr 2026

Generative AI policy updated by Australian Research Council

A revised ARC policy clarifies how generative AI may be used in grant applications and assessments.

28 Apr 2026

ILO report highlights persistent weaknesses in global governance systems

More than half of the world’s economies face governance conditions that weaken business confidence, while only a small percentage achieve stable and predictable institutional environments.

28 Apr 2026

UN experts warn of growing risks from digital surveillance and AI misuse

Experts call for stronger safeguards and global regulation.

28 Apr 2026

UNESCO and Oxford University launch global AI course for courts

UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched a free online course to help judicial systems address the growing use of AI in legal processes, focusing on human rights, risk assessment, and maintaining fairness and accountability as digital tools become more integrated into courts.