Updates

20 Jul 2026

Meta adds suicide prevention safeguards to AI chats for teens

New Meta parental controls introduced to English-only speaking countries soon.

20 Jul 2026

ILO, Zambia and Japan launch e-waste project for green jobs

The partnership promotes circular economy and inclusive green jobs.

20 Jul 2026

Researchers demonstrate prompt injection attacks on Gemini

The research highlights how AI assistants with access to notifications and smart devices could become attractive targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

20 Jul 2026

Nearly six in ten UK adults now use generative AI, survey finds

UK generative AI use is highest in London and among adults with university degrees.

19 Jul 2026

China promotes inclusive AI governance at Shanghai conference

Beijing rejects claims that its open-source AI strategy seeks geopolitical dominance.

19 Jul 2026

Australia announces national AI standards and new AI office

New rules would cover AI data centres, energy use, water consumption and infrastructure.

19 Jul 2026

UN chief warns against concentrated AI power

Guterres says AI must be shaped by all humanity, not a handful of countries or companies.

19 Jul 2026

EU adopts AI governance principles for health technology assessments

AI in health assessments must remain verifiable, transparent and subject to human responsibility.

19 Jul 2026

Report urges Hong Kong to strengthen AI adoption strategy

Singapore and the UK offer funding, technical support and infrastructure models that could narrow Hong Kong’s AI adoption gap.

18 Jul 2026

ONS reports growing concern about AI in Great Britain

ONS data show more adults now believe AI risks outweigh its benefits.