Updates

5 Dec 2025

Cyber Resilience Act signals a major shift in EU product security

Regulators warn that non-compliance may lead to fines, recalls and EU market bans.

5 Dec 2025

Revision 2 of the WSIS+20 outcome document released

About two weeks ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting dedicated to the 20-year review of the implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), a new version of the outcome document has been released. We look at some of the main changes compared to the zero draft.

5 Dec 2025

Canada sets national guidelines for equitable AI

The new AI standard in Canada provides practical guidance for developers and organisations to design accessible, fair, and inclusive AI systems nationwide.

5 Dec 2025

CJEU tightens duties for online marketplaces

The ruling confirms that GDPR obligations override E-commerce liability protections for online marketplaces.

5 Dec 2025

AI and automation need human oversight in decision-making

Experts emphasise that humans must remain central to decision-making as AI and automation transform education, communication and industry.

5 Dec 2025

Snowflake and Anthropic bring powerful AI agents to enterprises

The $200 million partnership includes a global go-to-market strategy, helping organisations adopt AI agents that streamline operations and improve business insights.

5 Dec 2025

Legal sector urged to plan for cultural change around AI

The guidance stresses cultural preparation and oversight as essential foundations for AI adoption.

5 Dec 2025

ChatGPT users gain Jira and Confluence access through Atlassian’s MCP connector

Jira and Confluence data become accessible inside ChatGPT as Atlassian widens its MCP integration strategy.

5 Dec 2025

FCA begins live AI testing with UK financial firms

UK financial firms are working with the FCA to trial artificial intelligence in real-world markets, exploring its impact on services like debt resolution, advice and customer engagement.

5 Dec 2025

AstraZeneca backs Pangaea’s AI platform to scale precision healthcare

Pangaea Data and AstraZeneca have forged a multi-year collaboration to deploy multimodal AI that integrates clinical, imaging, genomic and real-world data, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment decisions and clinical-trial access.