Updates

21 Apr 2026

Report on Geneva 2027 AI Summit preparations available

The report outlines initial consultations for the Geneva 2027 AI Summit, based on a roundtable and written inputs from stakeholders across government, industry, academia and civil society.

21 Apr 2026

EU turns digital strategy into infrastructure diplomacy with partner countries

Study visit highlights the EU efforts to promote trusted digital infrastructure and cybersecurity cooperation.

21 Apr 2026

Tax Practitioners Board of Australia ends submissions on AI draft for tax agents

The submissions period has closed for Australia’s Tax Practitioners Board exposure draft on AI and professional conduct obligations.

21 Apr 2026

WHO/Europe warns safeguards lag as AI use grows in health care

All EU Member States prioritise improved patient care as AI expands, with most already integrating tools into everyday clinical settings.

21 Apr 2026

UK invests £500 million in Sovereign AI fund to boost startups

Sovereign AI initiative positions the UK as a key player in global AI development.

21 Apr 2026

OpenAI accelerates life sciences research with a new specialised model

Scientific research evolves rapidly, with OpenAI delivering a model optimised for complex biological and medical tasks.

20 Apr 2026

UNCTAD warns least developed countries lag in services export growth

A new UNCTAD update highlights uneven services export growth, data gaps, and the policy challenges linked to servicification.

20 Apr 2026

WHO launches AI Community of Practice for emergency response surveillance

A new WHO Community of Practice will support capacity-building and guidance on AI for emergency surveillance and response.

20 Apr 2026

EU proposes new Google search-data sharing measures under DMA

A public consultation is underway as the EU seeks to balance market competition with data protection in the digital search sector.

20 Apr 2026

Paraguay introduces AI rules for courts with UNESCO support and human oversight focus

Judicial transparency improves as AI is regulated with strict human oversight in Paraguay.