Updates

19 Apr 2026

EDPB adopts scientific research data guidelines and Europrivacy opinions

New EDPB guidelines clarify GDPR rules for scientific research, while the Board also advanced anonymisation and Europrivacy work.

19 Apr 2026

UK Defence Innovation opens Biosecurity Frontiers competition with up to £2 million

A new UK competition invites proposals on biosurveillance, AI for diagnostics and vaccines, and non-pharmaceutical protective systems.

19 Apr 2026

Algorithm design and platform models fuel fractured realities, as per JRC report

A new EU report warns that algorithm-driven online environments are making it harder to find common ground on what is true.

19 Apr 2026

Generative AI reshapes work patterns in Viet Nam

Millions of workers are experiencing task-level changes driven by AI across clerical services, finance, retail and ICT sectors.

19 Apr 2026

Software sector faces AI disruption

The sector is adapting to new AI driven priorities globally.

18 Apr 2026

Generative AI practice note issued by Federal Court of Australia

The Federal Court of Australia says generative AI may offer efficiency benefits, but its use must remain consistent with legal obligations.

18 Apr 2026

Researchers flag risks in EU AI changes

Concerns focus on patient safety and legal uncertainty.

18 Apr 2026

NCC Group identifies sovereignty, AI oversight, and board accountability as cyber policy drivers

A new NCC Group report says cyber regulation is becoming more closely tied to geopolitics, national security, and executive oversight.

18 Apr 2026

AI-driven cyber threats prompt UK warning to businesses

A UK open letter says AI-driven cyber threats require faster action on cyber hygiene, governance, and incident preparedness.

18 Apr 2026

Illegal cryptocurrency circulation to carry prison sentences in Russia

A new criminal code article formally defines unauthorised crypto activity as an offence under Russian law.