Updates

17 Apr 2026

Australia’s OAIC updates the Children’s Online Privacy Code page during public consultation

The OAIC has updated information on its draft Children’s Online Privacy Code, including consultation pathways, a kids hub, and webinar details.

17 Apr 2026

Canada boosts quantum research funding

The initiative targets research, collaboration and innovation.

17 Apr 2026

Ghana expands AI skills with UN and the Government of Japan partners

Training focuses on AI use in governance and public services.

17 Apr 2026

European firms launch Disaster Recovery Pack for tech independence

A group of European technology providers has launched a joint disaster recovery solution designed to ensure continuity of operations and reduce reliance on non-European cloud infrastructure.

17 Apr 2026

OpenAI expands cyber defence programme with trusted access and industry partnerships

AI security advances as OpenAI provides tools for vulnerability detection and defence.

17 Apr 2026

Google expands AI partnerships to support digital transformation in Latin America

Economic transformation advances as Google promotes responsible AI adoption in Latin America.

17 Apr 2026

EU updates technology licensing competition rules to reflect data and digital markets

Digital market regulation strengthens as new EU guidance addresses data licensing.

17 Apr 2026

Kazakhstan introduces mandatory audits for high-risk AI systems

AI systems will be assessed through audits and documentation checks, with approved systems added to publicly available lists maintained by government authorities.

17 Apr 2026

UK’s NCSC chief warns frontier AI will speed up cybersecurity threats

The UK’s NCSC says frontier AI will make vulnerabilities easier to find and exploit, raising cyber security pressure.

17 Apr 2026

EU proposes data sharing measures for Google under Digital Markets Act

Market access improves as Google becomes central to EU search data sharing rules.