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AI-powered employee replicas challenge existing labour norms
According to a Sixth Tone report, Chinese companies are increasingly using AI systems to preserve employee knowledge by creating digital profiles of departing workers. The practice aims to improve continuity and productivity but is also raising concerns about automation, accountability, and the future role of human expertise in the workplace.
Meta turns to subscriptions amid growing AI infrastructure costs
New Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp subscriptions form part of Meta’s broader Meta One strategy.
OECD links AI openness to innovation and economic growth
AI openness can help firms, SMEs and public institutions adapt models to local and sector-specific needs.
Canada pushes digital innovation agenda at G7 Digital Ministers’ Meeting
Discussions at the G7 highlighted the importance of aligning policy and industry to accelerate AI adoption and boost digital economic growth.
EU launches consultation on trusted flagger guidelines under the DSA
Trusted flaggers play a growing role in EU content moderation.
Singapore and Japan launch mutual recognition of IoT cybersecurity labels
The cybersecurity labelling scheme arrangement will streamline applications for smart device manufacturers in Singapore and Japan.
G7 agrees on the first common principles on protecting children online
The G7 agreement links child protection online with broader commitments on safe, trustworthy and open AI.
Finland proposes rules for EU Cyber Resilience Act
Traficom will oversee the Cyber Resilience Act market surveillance and notified bodies, while AI Act authorities supervise high-risk AI systems.
UNESCO expands ICT skills training to accelerate digital education in Tanzania
UNESCO has trained 52 teachers in Tanzania as part of an initiative to strengthen the use of digital technologies in education. The programme focused on helping educators integrate ICT tools, digital learning resources, and online assessment methods into classroom teaching.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with improved reasoning capabilities
Early testing shows the new model is more accurate and less likely to make unsupported claims, improving trust in agentic AI systems.
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