Updates

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.

5 Jun 2026

Canada launches AI for All national strategy to accelerate adoption and digital sovereignty

The new AI for All strategy in Canada supports workforce development and innovation.

5 Jun 2026

OECD launches AI Policy Toolkit for governments

The AI Policy Toolkit uses semantic search to surface policy examples and guidance for governments.

5 Jun 2026

Brazil’s telecom regulator adopts AI governance framework

The policy introduces risk monitoring mechanisms and a permanent forum to assess AI deployment and ensure compliance with fundamental rights protections.