Updates

3 Apr 2026

EU delegation in China calls for sustainable e-commerce and safety standards

The European Parliament delegation reviewed e-commerce trends, aiming to strengthen international consumer safeguards.

3 Apr 2026

Global cyber stability conference set for May 2026 in Geneva

Organised by UNIDIR, the event will assess past and present developments in ICT security while exploring future approaches to maintaining global cyber stability.

3 Apr 2026

World Economic Forum signals new phase for frontier technologies

AI scaling is shifting from algorithmic progress to physical limits, with electricity demand and grid capacity emerging as key constraints on expansion.

3 Apr 2026

EU strengthens IP enforcement under Digital Services Act

Reinforcing IP implementation targets systemic risks on major online platforms, including counterfeits and piracy, through better coordination among stakeholders.

3 Apr 2026

Canada reviews Privacy Act to modernise data protection and digital governance

Federal review of the Privacy Act focuses on secure data reuse and improved public service delivery.

2 Apr 2026

IBM and ETH Zurich announce partnership on AI and quantum algorithms

Both organisations believe algorithms will define the next computing revolution as quantum and AI technologies mature.

2 Apr 2026

Malwarebytes highlights Microsoft findings on WhatsApp attachments used in Windows attacks

A WhatsApp attachment campaign targeting Windows users used social engineering and built-in system tools, according to Microsoft findings reported by Malwarebytes.

2 Apr 2026

Cyberattack on Hasbro exposes vulnerabilities in large enterprise systems

Following the cyberattack, Hasbro faces operational delays and an ongoing investigation into potential data exposure.

2 Apr 2026

UK regulator orders revised safety assessments under Online Safety Act

Online Safety Act enforcement expands as the UK’s Ofcom demands transparency and stronger safeguards from digital platforms.

2 Apr 2026

Responsible AI gaps highlighted in UNESCO and Thomson Reuters Foundation report

New research based on 3,000 companies finds a gap between responsible AI commitments and day-to-day operational practice.