Updates

8 May 2026

OSCE chairpersonship opens Geneva conference on AI and quantum risks

OSCE participants are discussing AI, quantum technologies, water and energy security, and conflict prevention in Geneva.

8 May 2026

Swiss media groups launch responsible AI journalism framework

Responsible AI use becomes central as Swiss media adopt national conduct standards.

8 May 2026

Instagram pulls the plug on encrypted chats

Users will lose access to encrypted messaging features, while reporting tools and message sharing options will remain available on the platform.

8 May 2026

Australia’s ASIC urges cyber resilience as frontier AI raises risk

ASIC has warned that frontier AI could expose cyber vulnerabilities faster and create new risks for regulated entities.

8 May 2026

OpenAI introduces a trusted contact safety feature in ChatGPT

The new ChatGPT feature by OpenAI connects vulnerable users with trusted real-world contacts.

8 May 2026

European Central Bank moves forward with digital euro technical work

Privacy remains a key challenge for the CBDC, balancing cash-like offline confidentiality with EU rules on data protection and anti-money laundering online.

8 May 2026

Dutch court backs Solvinity DigiD contract despite US data access fears

This decision reject citizen’s challenge to prevent DigiD hosting contract renewal.

8 May 2026

WTO members form duty-free pact after e-commerce moratorium lapses

A group of 19 WTO members has moved to preserve duty-free treatment for electronic transmissions after talks failed.

8 May 2026

US and China reportedly weigh AI risk talks ahead of leaders’ summit

Washington and Beijing are reportedly weighing US-China AI discussions focused on frontier-model risks and autonomous systems.

8 May 2026

WEF report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity defence

New AI models, WEF says, are compressing cyberattack timelines and increasing global digital security risks.