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Topic: AI and Data · show all topics
On 15 October 2026, the European Commission launched the RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) pledging initiative for AI in Science Enablers at the European AI in Science Summit in Dublin.
Status unclear15 October 2026
China's Cyberspace Administration and military authorities have launched a two-month joint campaign targeting ten categories of improper military-related online marketing, misinformation, and hype.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced the 'ART' Framework to promote responsible artificial intelligence adoption in Hong Kong SAR's banking sector, focusing on Accountability, Resilience, and Trust.
Regulatory guidance15 October 2026
In response to a Legislative Council inquiry, the Hong Kong SAR Government detailed its roadmap to scale intelligent computing power from 5 000 PFLOPS to 180 000 PFLOPS, address utility supply, and manage cross-boundary…
Status unclear15 October 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Chongqing authorities announced the launch of the Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-boundary Data Validation Platform on October 14, 2026, using blockchain technology to enable cross-border financial data verification without transferring…
Rules in force14 October 2026
France's data protection authority, the CNIL, closed its September 1, 2025 compliance injunction against Google LLC and Google Ireland Limited after the companies updated disclosures regarding advertising cookies during account creation and modified Gmail…
Regulatory guidance14 October 2026
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a declaration providing guidance on smart glasses, establishing data protection obligations for manufacturers, application providers, and users based on their context of use.
Regulatory guidance13 October 2026
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted a statement offering preliminary guidance on the data protection risks of smart glasses and published an external expert report on the societal and privacy implications of…
Regulatory guidance13 October 2026
The Italian Data Protection Authority has imposed a EUR 16,700,000 fine on Wind Tre S.p.A., alongside a definitive processing ban and compliance orders, following findings of unlawful telemarketing and unauthorized contract activations across its…
Status unclear12 October 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has closed its May 2025 injunction against SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES after the company implemented automated and human verification controls to check user consent gathered by third-party data brokers.
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
France's data protection authority (CNIL) published agendas for four plenary sessions held between September and October 2026. The meetings covered Apple's App Tracking Transparency, session replay guidance, cloud code of conduct monitoring bodies, European…
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
At the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit Hong Kong 2026, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin Choi detailed Hong Kong SAR's roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) development. The strategy aligns with mainland China's…
Regulatory guidance10 October 2026
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