Updates

21 May 2026

United Nations to hold first Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva

The United Nations programme includes plenary sessions, multistakeholder exchanges, thematic discussions, side events, and an AI scientific panel report.

21 May 2026

New Stanford scaling method could make AI training cheaper

Researchers have introduced IRSL, a framework inspired by educational testing that reduces compute demand in large language model development.

21 May 2026

FTC targets nudify tools over TAKE IT DOWN Act compliance

The action expands FTC enforcement after the TAKE IT DOWN Act compliance deadline took effect on 19 May.

21 May 2026

Switzerland advances National Cyberstrategy implementation

The Cyber Security Hub now connects more than 1,600 organisations and around 6,000 users across Switzerland.

21 May 2026

UK expands regulatory and infrastructure plans for digital finance

British authorities aim to finalise a comprehensive crypto and stablecoin framework before the end of 2026 amid rising global competition in digital finance.

21 May 2026

Singapore and Google expand partnership on frontier AI deployment

The framework provides guidance on AI agent deployment, human accountability, risk management, and responsible oversight in Singapore.

21 May 2026

NASA develops AI system to track harmful algal blooms using satellite data

AI technology will help NASA to improve ocean monitoring and marine environmental analysis capabilities.

21 May 2026

Australia’s regulator targets AI-nudify platform over child safety and deepfake risks

AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes are facing growing regulatory scrutiny under Australia’s online safety framework.

21 May 2026

European Commission opens consultation on crypto-assets regulation

Brussels has opened a public review to assess whether existing EU crypto-assets rules remain effective and aligned with current market developments.

21 May 2026

Snap, YouTube and TikTok settle Kentucky school district lawsuit

Snap, YouTube and TikTok agree settlement in Kentucky school district case over mental health concerns