Updates

16 Jun 2026

Australian Finance Department releases internal AI guidance

The generative AI guidance tells Finance staff how to use AI tools safely, responsibly and ethically.

16 Jun 2026

EDPS warns Shadow AI creates hidden data protection risks

Shadow AI risks require cooperation between data protection, IT, security and business teams.

16 Jun 2026

Armenian finance minister highlights AI’s economic potential and risks

International estimates suggest AI could provide an additional boost to GDP growth.

16 Jun 2026

Canada seeks stronger privacy rights through new digital governance law

New legislation in Canada strengthens children’s privacy and accountability for data-driven technologies.

16 Jun 2026

G7 summit to address supply chains, technology and economic growth

Critical mineral supply chains, online child safety and international solidarity feature prominently on the agenda at the 2026 summit.

16 Jun 2026

OECD says governments need stronger delivery capacity for digital transformation

Governments have built digital government foundations, but the OECD says they must now deliver measurable impact.

16 Jun 2026

European Commission opens applications for RAISE AI research advisory board

RAISE strengthens European cooperation in AI and scientific discovery.

16 Jun 2026

Debate grows over UK’s proposed social media ban for under-16s

Children’s online safety requires regulation, Amnesty argues, rather than bans.

16 Jun 2026

ILO adopts Decent Work in the Platform Economy Convention 2026 for digital workers 

Global standard introduces protections for platform workers, addressing algorithmic control, misclassification and weak social protections in fast-growing digital labour markets.

16 Jun 2026

Humanists UK urges government to adopt human-centred AI principles

Humanists UK says AI regulation must protect dignity, democracy, and human flourishing.