Updates

21 Jul 2026

UN Global Mechanism on cybersecurity begins work with focus on participation and consensus

The UN’s new permanent cyber mechanism began its substantive work by adopting its first programme of work while exploring how consensus, stakeholder participation, and practical cooperation will shape future discussions on international ICT security.

21 Jul 2026

Portugal launches implementation phase for digital government working groups

Technical groups begin implementing new public administration technology initiatives in portugal.

21 Jul 2026

UK urges businesses to make essential digital services more accessible

New initiative targets barriers affecting users of essential online platforms.

21 Jul 2026

European Central Bank moves digital euro project into next legislative phase

Following the European Parliament’s vote, the digital euro project has entered trilogue and could be issued in 2029.

21 Jul 2026

Spain invests in open-source AI design platform Penpot

Public funding will help Kaleidos expand its AI ready interface design platform.

21 Jul 2026

China expands high-quality datasets to support AI development

High-quality datasets expand to support research, industry and healthcare.

21 Jul 2026

UNESCO and LG launch free AI ethics course worldwide

The free AI ethics course offers ten modules, multilingual access and certification through Coursera.

20 Jul 2026

UNESCO strengthens AI judicial training in Namibia

Ethical AI in the judiciary advances through UNESCO capacity-building initiatives in Namibia.

20 Jul 2026

Singapore issues personal data guidance for generative AI

Organisations can use Singapore GenAI data rules to navigate consent, web scraping and personal data safeguards.

20 Jul 2026

South Korea and Saudi Arabia deepen AI and startup partnership

Joint AI investment plans strengthen South Korea-Saudi Arabia technology cooperation.