Updates

30 Apr 2026

Powerful Gemini update turns simple prompts into ready-to-use results

Google has added direct file creation to Gemini, allowing users to download or export structured outputs to Drive.

30 Apr 2026

European Commission urges fast rollout of EU age verification app

EU member states are being urged to speed up age verification deployment through standalone apps or digital wallets.

30 Apr 2026

United Nations warns AI-driven advertising could deepen information crisis

Concerns are rising over AI transparency gaps in advertising systems, with risks including fraud, inefficiency and weakening trust in digital platforms and media environments.

30 Apr 2026

Croatia faces additional European Commission action over Digital Services Act enforcement

Enforcement gaps in Croatia’s Digital Services Act implementation trigger new EU action.

30 Apr 2026

China pushes AI self-reliance while expanding global cooperation

A national strategy that highlights China’s AI growth, safety controls and international collaboration in digital transformation

30 Apr 2026

Crypto crackdown intensifies in Kazakhstan over illegal exchanges

A large-scale investigation into a shadow crypto network revealed over $224 million in illicit transactions, highlighting risks tied to unregulated platforms.

30 Apr 2026

New federated learning approach highlights shift towards decentralised and privacy-preserving AI

Distributed machine learning is shifting towards systems that rely on collaboration between everyday devices rather than centralised computing infrastructure.

30 Apr 2026

Scaling AI systems highlights growing importance of data governance and infrastructure

A new Deloitte piece argues that weak data foundations, not model performance, often limit AI at scale.

30 Apr 2026

Tax season phishing scams surge with fake government sites

Fraudulent tax portals mimic official institutions, tricking users into entering credentials or downloading malware-laced files that compromise devices and data security.

30 Apr 2026

Digital identity ecosystems expand as verifiable credentials roll out across India and other regions

Privacy focused systems gain traction as Google introduces advanced digital ID features worldwide.