Updates

7 Jun 2026

UNICEF warns of AI risks to child online safety

Nearly nine in ten children aged 12-17 in Vietnam are online, according to UNICEF.

7 Jun 2026

EU launches digital energy system initiatives for data centres and AI grids

European associations signed a declaration on integrating data centres sustainably into the EU energy system.

7 Jun 2026

Japan and US deepen AI science collaboration under Genesis Mission

The initiative focuses on quantum technology, nuclear fusion, and biotechnology, aiming to reduce research timelines through AI integration.

7 Jun 2026

Australia’s regulator warns of growing AI-powered sextortion threat

New campaign in Australia exposes the tactics behind AI-enhanced sextortion and online blackmail schemes.

6 Jun 2026

Dutch study explores how to scale AI across government organisations

The Dutch government is exploring an AI scaling facility to reuse successful public sector AI applications.

6 Jun 2026

Ireland launches fund for fact-checking and anti-disinformation training

The new scheme supports goals outlined in Ireland’s National Counter Disinformation Strategy.

6 Jun 2026

China widens access to value-added telecom services for foreign companies

New telecom approvals support wider market opening and foreign participation.

6 Jun 2026

UK regulator launches AI-assisted review of gambling advertising

The new compliance checks could possibly lead to sanctions for rule-breaking operators.

6 Jun 2026

Cambridge researchers test AI-designed vaccine in human trial

Researchers suggest AI could transform vaccine development by speeding up responses to emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics.

5 Jun 2026

UN warns of AI’s growing environmental footprint

Researchers in the UN warn that AI could significantly increase global energy, water and land consumption by 2030.