digital governance

Technology

Burnham's Bold Tech Rejig: AI on the Ascent as Broader Digital Department Dissolved

Andy Burnham has unveiled a surprising shift in his administration's approach to technology, dramatically elevating the role of his AI minister while simultaneously dissolving a broader tech departmen...

Jul 21, 2026 5 min read

Technology

UK's AI and Data Watchdog Leader Steps Down Amid 'Inappropriate Humour' Controversy

Stephen Bonner, the UK's influential Deputy Commissioner for Regulatory Futures and Innovation at the ICO, has resigned following an internal investigation into "inappropriate humour." His departure r...

Jun 19, 2026 4 min read

International

Meet the Regulator: The Woman Leading Australia's Charge to Protect Kids Online

Australia has appointed a leading digital safety expert, Julie Inman Grant, to spearhead new, stringent measures aimed at removing minors from harmful social media platforms. This significant move hig...

Feb 8, 2026 3 min read