Updates

18 May 2026

South Korea expands international outreach on AI copyright guidance

The guide outlines legal tests for fair use decisions and potentially limits protection for heavily protected materials.

18 May 2026

Indian science ministry outlines AI and quantum technology priorities

The RDI fund aims to boost private sector research investment for impressive projects.

18 May 2026

SAIFA project launched to support AI and high-performance computing in Serbia

The new Serbian initiative links national expertise with the wider European AI ecosystem.

18 May 2026

UNESCO expands online course on AI and digital citizenship

Critical thinking and ethical AI learning remain central as UNESCO expands global education initiatives.

18 May 2026

OECD paper examines competition effects of AI adoption in downstream markets

AI may support competition by reducing costs and enabling innovation, but effects depend on data, compute, and firm capabilities.

18 May 2026

Council of Europe highlights role of democracy and AI governance in security

The New Democratic Pact for Europe aims to rebuild institutional trust and strengthen democratic security across the continent.

18 May 2026

WEF highlights cybersecurity as a strategic economic priority in the AI era

Economic resilience and cybersecurity are becoming deeply interconnected in the AI era.

18 May 2026

Australia moves to tighten capital gains rules on crypto assets

Analysts suggest the changes could shift behaviour towards shorter-term trading or structured retirement-based investment strategies in digital assets.

18 May 2026

YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to more creators

The tool lets eligible creators review AI-generated likeness matches and request removal under YouTube’s Privacy Guidelines.

18 May 2026

Vatican establishes commission on AI under Pope Leo XIV

Church leadership highlights concerns over human dignity and responsible technological development amid accelerating AI adoption globally.