Updates
CNIL reports record complaints and data breaches
CNIL will devote half of its 2026 controls and enforcement actions to data security after rising breach reports.
EU publishes draft guidance on high-risk AI classification under AI Act
The draft guidance aims to support consistent interpretation of high-risk classification rules under the EU AI Act.
Google and UNICEF launch AI-focused education partnership
Global education initiatives are expanding after Google partnered with UNICEF on AI learning tools.
Google launches Gemini 3.5 with advanced agentic AI capabilities
Agentic AI systems are becoming central to Google’s long-term AI strategy.
eSafety Commissioner and Sport Integrity Australia focus on online harms in sport
Cyberbullying linked to sporting communities remains a growing concern for Australian authorities and digital safety experts.
OpenAI expands verification tools as AI slop blurs digital trust
Synthetic media verification is becoming a larger priority as OpenAI expands provenance systems.
FTC begins TAKE IT DOWN Act enforcement
The FTC sent letters to major platforms reminding them of their obligations under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
Spotify verification badges target AI slop and voice impersonation
As AI slop expands into synthetic voices, cloned identities and misleading audio content, Spotify is introducing podcast verification badges and stronger impersonation rules to protect creator trust.
US lawmakers push permanent CBDC ban over surveillance concerns
Debate over a potential digital dollar is intensifying in Washington as lawmakers raise concerns over privacy, surveillance and government control of financial systems.
White House pushes fintech integration into US banking framework
Washington is increasing pressure on regulators to modernise financial oversight as fintech and digital asset firms seek greater integration into mainstream banking.
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