Updates

16 Apr 2026

EU investigates Meta over WhatsApp AI access in major antitrust enforcement case

Antitrust action advances as the EU probes Meta over restrictions on AI assistance access.

16 Apr 2026

US launches Permitting Innovators programme to modernise federal review systems

Technology adoption increases as the strategy in the US focuses on modernising environmental reviews.

16 Apr 2026

International Organization for Migration conference in Ankara addresses migrant digital identity gaps

Meeting participants highlighted the role of digital identity in improving migration governance and supporting access to essential services for displaced populations.

16 Apr 2026

UK strengthens AI healthcare governance to ensure safety, equity and system-wide evaluation

AI governance in healthcare evolves as the UK strengthens regulatory and evaluation frameworks.

16 Apr 2026

Russia advances draft AI regulation framework

Trusted AI models would undergo formal security checks by federal authorities overseeing information protection and technical intelligence.

16 Apr 2026

South Korea leads AI patents per capita while strengthening models and policy frameworks

Global AI rankings highlight South Korea’s strength in innovation density and policy development.

16 Apr 2026

EPO introduces AI captions to improve accessibility in digital patent proceedings

Digital justice expands as EPO integrates real-time AI captioning tools.

16 Apr 2026

UK invests in technical colleges to address skills shortages and support industry growth

Access to technical education improves as an initiative in the UK strengthens pathways into skilled employment.

16 Apr 2026

Brazil links AI and technical standards in competitiveness push

A government discussion in Brazil focused on AI governance, technical regulation, and the country’s role in international standards.

16 Apr 2026

Google pushes partnerships to shape AI economic impact

Collaboration between governments, companies and researchers will shape AI’s impact on labour markets and long-term economic resilience.