Updates

23 Apr 2026

Hong Kong advances digital corporate identity to transform business operations

New digital identity system enables secure business transactions and reduces administrative burden for government and companies.

23 Apr 2026

ILO sets first global framework for AI use in manufacturing sector

Policy conclusions reveal how ILO is shaping responsible AI use across global manufacturing sectors.

23 Apr 2026

ILO report warns of rising workplace risks amid digital transformation

Workplace-related stress factors contribute to major health conditions and result in significant economic losses, accounting for an estimated 1.37% of global GDP.

22 Apr 2026

Employee monitoring grows at Meta as AI overhaul accelerates

The company says safeguards are in place, but workers have raised concerns over privacy and increased monitoring in the workplace.

22 Apr 2026

UK children’s bill advances with new online safety powers

House of Commons-printed text of the UK Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill includes child internet restrictions and data-consent changes.

22 Apr 2026

Ofcom steps up child safety enforcement with Telegram and chat site investigations

Teen Chat and Chat Avenue are under scrutiny for allegedly failing to protect children from online grooming through open messaging and chat features.

22 Apr 2026

AI adoption across Australian Public Service depends on trust, alignment and imagination, Poole says

AI adoption in the Australian Public Service is moving beyond experimentation, according to Lucy Poole.

22 Apr 2026

UNESCO launches regional observatory on AI in education in Latin America and the Caribbean

The new UNESCO observatory on AI in education is intended to support public policy and regional cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

22 Apr 2026

Philippines presses Meta for faster action on online disinformation

Digital regulation intensifies as the Philippines challenges Meta’s response to online disinformation.

22 Apr 2026

Law Society conference highlights GDPR’s role in regulating AI tools

Legal experts have said GDPR obligations remain fundamental when assessing data protection issues linked to AI tools.