UN climate chief calls for action on AI, energy and finance ahead of COP30
Simon Stiell said AI can enhance planning, energy management and climate risk mapping if used wisely instead of replacing human skills.
Scientific Advisory Board calls for global commitment to open science
The UN’s Scientific Advisory Board has called for urgent action to advance open science, stressing that sharing research data and knowledge openly is vital for tackling global challenges like climate change, pandemics, and inequality. The Board warned that geopolitical tensions and the privatisation of research threaten progress, urging governments, the UN, and private actors to make scientific knowledge a true global public good.
French regulator warns against real-time tracking of children
The French data protection authority (CNIL) has warned parents against using GPS trackers and similar devices to monitor their children in real time, saying it can harm their development, autonomy, and trust within the family. The regulator also raised privacy and safety concerns, urging parents to avoid constant tracking and instead use less intrusive ways to stay in contact.
Europe prepares formal call for AI Gigafactory projects
EU plans to fund four to five AI Gigafactories, consolidating 76 pitches into fewer large training hubs.
UN warns AI poses risks without proper climate oversight
Renewable energy investment is booming globally, yet financing gaps and uneven benefits highlight the need for stronger climate action.
UK and USA sign technology prosperity deal
The UK and USA will collaborate on AI infrastructure, expand computing access, and develop key datasets, focusing on flagship research in biotechnology, medicine, and nuclear energy.
Twenty data protection authorities commit to trustworthy data governance for AI
The agreement sets out several commitments: clarifying legal bases for data use in AI, improving security measures, monitoring the societal impact of AI, reducing legal uncertainty for innovators, and strengthening cooperation between regulators
OpenAI explains approach to privacy, freedom, and teen safety
The company is prioritising sensitive AI conversations, ensuring privacy and monitoring serious risks to protect users.
Investigation finds Irish phone location data for sale
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) described the findings as 'extremely concerning,' noting that detailed location data can pose serious risks to people’s safety and well-being.
OECD publishes new report on governing with artificial intelligence in government
The OECD has released a new report, Governing with Artificial Intelligence: The State of Play and Way Forward in Core Government Functions, which analyses 200 use cases across 11 government functions to assess how AI is reshaping public administration.
