Updates

15 May 2026

AI governance priorities outlined by EU at UN dialogue

The EU said AI governance must prepare institutions for agentic AI, surveillance risks, and harmful AI-generated content.

15 May 2026

EU AI Act transparency rules go beyond high-risk systems

Providers must inform users of AI interaction and ensure synthetic outputs are machine-readable and detectable, with technical standards still in development at EU level.

15 May 2026

Italy lawsuit against Meta and TikTok tests child safety rules

Families in Italy accuse Meta and TikTok of failing to protect underage social media users.

15 May 2026

ICO warns organisations about growing AI cyber threats

The DPA’s recommendations highlights a need for stronger layered cyber defences.

15 May 2026

CMA opens Strategic Market Status investigation into Microsoft business software

Microsoft’s AI and productivity software ecosystem faces regulatory pressure from the CMA in the UK.

15 May 2026

OpenAI integrates Codex into ChatGPT mobile app

These new features allegedly attempt real time monitoring and control of coding environments.

15 May 2026

UK NAO guide sets AI oversight questions for public bodies

Public sector organisations should not assume AI productivity gains will translate into organisation-wide savings, the NAO warns.

15 May 2026

Google outlines AI-driven measures against online scams and fraud

AI-based protections, threat intelligence sharing, and public awareness programmes form part of Google’s anti-fraud measures.

15 May 2026

CLARITY Act moves forward amid split over crypto market rules

The bill restricts passive stablecoin yields while allowing limited activity-based rewards, reflecting a compromise between banking and crypto industry pressures.

15 May 2026

Swiss town introduces blockchain voucher scheme to support conservation work

Municipal officials and partners say the initiative shows how blockchain can support public administration, sustainability programmes, and local economic activity.