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Switzerland’s Federal Administration has introduced a new AI strategy, focusing on responsible AI deployment in government services to enhance transparency and trust.
A British start-up has won a £1 million AI prize, revolutionising materials development by reducing the process from years to just days, a breakthrough with major industrial implications.
The UK Tech Secretary is advocating for stronger AI collaboration with the US, aiming to enhance transatlantic partnerships in AI governance and innovation.
The UN AI Advisory Body has released a zero draft for global AI governance, outlining principles and recommendations to ensure AI development aligns with human rights and sustainability.
OpenAI and Google’s call for a US AI action plan that prioritises safety, fairness, and innovation in AI development.
The U.S. has introduced a new ‘America First’ investment policy, focusing on bolstering domestic innovation, including AI and tech sectors.
Airbus and other European tech firms are urging European Commission to boost digital sovereignty by supporting local tech providers over global firms, emphasising the need for greater public funding and regulatory backing.
The UK Government has launched the “Digital Inclusion Action Plan” to tackle digital exclusion, introducing a multi-faceted strategy to enhance skills, access, and participation nationwide.
China’s regulators have introduced new requirements for labelling AI-generated content, reinforcing the country’s push for clearer distinctions between human and machine-created material.
Anthropic has launched Claude 3.7, a major update to its AI system, designed to enhance language processing capabilities.
The EU has released a third draft of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice, providing further guidelines to ensure ethical AI usage in member states.
In a recent speech, President Trump criticised the $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act as an ineffective use of public funds, advocating for its cancellation to redirect resources towards reducing the U.S. national debt.
The UK has appointed a former science minister to chair a new role focused on bringing cutting-edge tech like drone medicine deliveries to the public faster.
TSMC announces a significant investment in its Arizona chip manufacturing plant, marking a major milestone in U.S. semiconductor production.
The European Commission has adopted new measures to establish a scientific panel under the EU AI Act, aiming to ensure safe AI practices across the continent.
Spain has imposed significant fines on companies failing to label AI-generated content, pushing forward its commitment to AI transparency.
The UK government is inviting feedback through a call for evidence on data intermediaries.
French publishers and authors have filed a lawsuit against Meta for using their copyrighted works in AI training without permission.
The European Commission is setting up a second wave of AI factories across Europe to drive innovation in the AI sector.
The UK has delayed its plans to regulate AI, as ministers aim to align the country’s framework with international standards, including those of the U.S.
The EU has announced that its upcoming AI factories initiative will foster innovation in AI development and deployment across Europe.
The UK government has launched a new challenge fund aimed at advancing AI security research to build public trust and accelerate adoption.
President von der Leyen launched a new trade deal and a €4.7 billion Global Gateway package at the EU-South Africa Summit to boost clean energy and strategic industries.
The UK government will take a test-and-learn approach with spending on AI and digital technology to spur innovation and growth.
Federal workers and agencies are pushing back against Elon Musk’s controversial email ultimatum, which mandates employees return to in-office work.
The UK government’s response to the Regulatory Horizons Council highlights a flexible regulatory approach for AI as a medical device, aiming to balance innovation and safety
The second EU-India Trade and Technology Council meeting in New Delhi boosted trade, tech, and green innovation ties, focusing on semiconductors, AI, and joint sustainability research.
The California courts are previewing a new model policy that provides guidelines for the responsible use of generative AI within the legal system.
Foxconn has unveiled its first large language model, entering the competitive AI space with a tool designed for manufacturing applications.
Alibaba’s new RISC-V chip is a key part of China’s tech self-sufficiency drive, positioning the company as a leader in the domestic semiconductor market.
The UK and Africa are embarking on new physics projects to drive collaboration and innovation between the two regions.
EU-funded initiative CERTAIN is making significant strides in shaping the future of AI in Europe, advocating for ethical standards aligned with compliance regulations.
Deepgram’s Nova-3 sets a new benchmark in medical transcription with its advanced AI capabilities.
AutoScience Carl, an AI system that is producing peer-reviewed papers at an impressive rate, showcasing its exceptional research abilities.
Pakistan is positioning itself to become a key player in the AI sector with the introduction of an ambitious new strategy focused on fostering innovation.
Kazakhstan is taking proactive steps to regulate AI, ensuring that human oversight remains central to its development and deployment.
China’s Supreme Court is set to implement AI protections by 2025, paving the way for a transformative technological landscape.
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has issued a joint statement outlining its plans for the upcoming year, signalling strong developments for 2025.
The UK government is setting up future communications research hubs to enhance the country’s connectivity and technological infrastructure.
Japan’s Cabinet Office has released an interim report outlining the country’s AI policy framework, focusing on ethical considerations and technological advancements.
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has finalised new guidelines for evaluating differential privacy guarantees in AI models, enhancing security and data privacy.
OpenAI has launched NextGenAI, a $50M initiative with 15 research institutions to accelerate AI-driven breakthroughs in research and education.
The UK’s Technology Secretary announced a plan to reduce barriers and support innovators, aiming to drive growth over the next decade.
Anthropic raised $3.5 billion to accelerate AI development, focusing on safer and more reliable language models.
Google announced new AI services in the UK, including AgentSpace and improved data residency options.
On March 5, 2025, the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) launched the “AI Policy Cooperation Committee,” to boost the AI industry and shape related policies.
Google’s latest Android update introduces new AI-driven features, including AI-powered scam detection in Google Messages that flags suspicious texts in real-time
On March 17, 2025, Google brought Chirp 3, its HD voice model, to Vertex AI, enabling eight new voices across 31 languages for advanced voice applications next week.
Meta faces growing consumer backlash over its recent AI-driven changes to Facebook and Instagram, with users questioning privacy and data usage.
Amazon’s AWS has formed a new group focused on Agentic AI, aiming to push the boundaries of AI capabilities in enterprise solutions.
The World Economic Forum is set to launch an AI Excellence Center in Paris, marking a major step in fostering AI innovation and collaboration across Europe.

The World Economic Forum explores the challenges and opportunities for achieving gender parity in the AI era, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies and workforce transformation.
The Government of Canada unveils i ts AI Strategy for 2025-2027, focusing on responsible AI adoption to enhance public services, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.
Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing significant advancements and initiatives in AI research and policy.
C yber Security Sectoral Analysis Report 2025: A UK government report analysing cybersecurity across sectors and identifying current risks and challenges.
A TBI report on how the US can support Africa’s growth through infrastructure, technology, and sustainable investments.
The “Data Commons for AI Blueprint” outlines a comprehensive framework for creating data commons that foster equitable access, sharing, and governance of data to accelerate AI innovation and its responsible use.
The UK Statistics Authority welcomes the independent report on the UK Statistics Assembly 2025 and values its insights on the future of UK statistics.
Georgetown’s CSET outlines policy suggestions for a US AI action plan focusing on responsible development and international collaboration.
An assessment of the UK’s public sector digital spending, evaluating value for money and alignment with priorities.
“Governing in the Age of AI: Building Britain’s National Data Library” explores the creation of a UK national data library to streamline and manage critical datasets for enhanced governance.
Trustworthy AI: African Perspectives examines the development, application, and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence in Africa, with a focus on promoting equitable benefits for local populations while addressing challenges such as data accessibility, colonial legacies, and the implications of AI use across diverse contexts.
The “Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps” policy paper outlines the UK Government’s comprehensive strategy to combat digital exclusion by enhancing skills, improving access to devices and services, and fostering collaboration across sectors to ensure equitable participation in a digital society.
The World Economic Forum outlines strategies for integrating quantum technologies into industries
“The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics, and Policy of Artificial Intelligence” provides an extensive examination of the legal, ethical, and policy challenges posed by AI, offering insights from leading experts to guide its responsible development and governance.
The OECD report outlines strategies to enhance evidence-based policymaking in Belgium for better decision-making and outcomes.

Articles

OpenAI’ latest article has introduced Chain-of-Thought Monitoring, a method to improve AI reasoning and transparency by tracking decision-making steps in real-time.
Google has introduced an AI “co-scientist” designed to accelerate scientific research by autonomously generating hypotheses and designing experiments, potentially revolutionizing the pace of discovery.
Multi-Agent Risks from Advanced AI
The ethics of national artificial intelligence plans: an empirical lens
TIPS: Text-Image Pretraining with Spatial awareness
Towards AI-driven Sign Language Generation with Non-manual Markers
When does a predictor know its own loss?

Blogs

Insead delves into China’s AI strategies, examining how the nation is positioning itself as a global leader in AI and exploring its focus on innovation, talent, and investment.
Microsoft highlights how AI is empowering innovation and transforming industries in South Africa, focusing on programs like AI skilling andAI-powered tax services.
The BBC reports on the growing use of AI in healthcare, highlighting its potential to revolutionise diagnosis and patient care.
The ODI blog urges the UK to lead in data and AI, boosting growth through better governance, innovation, and collaboration.
The World Economic Forum discusses how improving data governance in Latin America and the Caribbean is key to fostering AI and digital economy growth.
This blog post examines how Africa can contribute to diversifying the global semiconductor industry, tapping into opportunities for innovation.
The World Economic Forum highlights how digital twin technology is enhancing cybersecurity, with applications in critical industries and infrastructure.
UK Health Security Agency shares how it is pioneering AI applications to improve public health services and outcomes.
The UK Government Digital Service blog explores how visualisations are transforming modern digital government, improving transparency and service delivery.
The UK government’s blog discusses the frameworks being developed to ensure responsible use of data and AI across the public sector
LSE discusses how European big science initiatives are poised to drive social and economic transformation, particularly in research and innovation.
The Institute for Global Change stresses the importance of a whole-of-government approach to capitalise on AI opportunities in the UK.

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