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.
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Switzerland advances National Cyberstrategy implementation
The Cyber Security Hub now connects more than 1,600 organisations and around 6,000 users across Switzerland.
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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.
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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.
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Snap, YouTube and TikTok settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
Snap, YouTube and TikTok agree settlement in Kentucky school district case over mental health concerns
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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.
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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.
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Google and UNICEF launch AI-focused education partnership
Global education initiatives are expanding after Google partnered with UNICEF on AI learning tools.
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OpenAI expands verification tools as AI slop blurs digital trust
Synthetic media verification is becoming a larger priority as OpenAI expands provenance systems.
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FTC begins TAKE IT DOWN Act enforcement
The FTC sent letters to major platforms reminding them of their obligations under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
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Cybercrime Atlas launches open-source map of criminal networks
Cybersecurity experts and law enforcement collaborated on an interactive framework exposing links between cybercriminal groups, tools, and infrastructure.
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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.
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OECD finds audit institutions are building AI capacity but struggling to scale
The OECD says audit bodies are testing AI across anomaly detection, document processing, and predictive risk assessment.
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UAE launches national AI security lab for certification and cyber resilience
New sovereign AI infrastructure helps UAE strengthen cybersecurity, resilience and autonomous agent verification capabilities.
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Australia and Japan expand cooperation on AI, supply chains and resilience
A joint declaration from Australia and Japan sets out economic security priorities across trade, technology, and Indo-Pacific resilience.
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Western Union launches USD-backed stablecoin for cross-border payments
A shift toward blockchain-powered global payments emerges as a stablecoin on Solana enables faster settlement, lower friction and broader financial access.
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Microsoft reports large-scale phishing campaign targeting organisations across sectors
Phishing campaigns are becoming more sophisticated, using trusted services and realistic communication styles to evade detection and increase success rates.
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US Department of Labor launches AI training portal for apprenticeship programmes
The initiative allows employers to either integrate AI training into current programmes or design new apprenticeship models centred on emerging digital skills.
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Tax season phishing scams surge with fake government sites
Fraudulent tax portals mimic official institutions, tricking users into entering credentials or downloading malware-laced files that compromise devices and data security.
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