Updates

5 Mar 2026

OpenAI tracks how AI shapes student performance over time

Longitudinal studies provide insights on AI’s effect on student motivation, metacognition, and overall academic performance.

5 Mar 2026

Council of Europe issues new guidance on AI and gender equality

New European standards aim to tackle online violence and discrimination, with a victim-centred, trauma-informed approach.

5 Mar 2026

Gemini Canvas reaches millions as Google expands AI Search tools

The rollout of Gemini Canvas inside Google Search highlights growing competition in AI tools.

5 Mar 2026

Global digital sovereignty shaped by infrastructure, services, data and knowledge

Only three countries currently hold near-complete digital sovereignty across infrastructure, services, data and AI knowledge.

5 Mar 2026

New UNESCO and CENIA agreement targets AI literacy and ethical standards

Training, digital skills development and ethical AI governance are central goals of a new cooperation framework, covering Chile and the wider Latin American region.

5 Mar 2026

Qualcomm pushes Europe to take the lead in the 6G revolution

According to Qualcomm, advanced sensing and faster uploads could make 6G crucial for future AI systems.

5 Mar 2026

China expands oversight of youth online safety

Internet platforms in China must strengthen monitoring of content affecting minors.

5 Mar 2026

US introduces ratepayer protection pledge for AI data centres

Ratepayer Protection Pledge seeks to protect households during AI infrastructure expansion.

5 Mar 2026

OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT conversations with GPT-5.3 Instant

AI conversations become more natural with GPT-5.3 Instant, which improves tone, reasoning, and response relevance.

5 Mar 2026

EU citizens propose public social media network under new initiative

A new European Citizens’ Initiative seeks 1 million signatures to push the EU to create a publicly funded social media network.