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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks public comment on the advisability of adopting the proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) updates for 2027 recommended by its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC). The ECPC recommends an update of NAICS to clarify existing industry definitions and content, recognize new and emerging industries, and combine industries. There are two parts in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Part I summarizes the backgro

Through this notice, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Services (OIS), Division of Workforce Development (DWD), Job Placement and Training announces a forthcoming FY 2026 Job Placement and Training discretionary grant pilot program titled, "Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program-- (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment)" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tribal workforce development strategies preparing Tribal participa

Nia Jetter spent two decades building spacecraft and robots. Now she is trying to make sure the artificial intelligence revolution doesn't leave anyone behind.

Today, 38% of primary school–age children in South Asia and 14% in Sub-Saharan Africa attend private schools. Given the increasing prevalence of private schooling, what should governments, donors and ...

From local communities to the global stage, a diverse group of young leaders from Thailand is helping shape conversations on public policy, climate action, inclusion, indigenous rights, disability ...

What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to modernize its IT systems to increase efficiency and accuracy of claims processing for disability compensation. However, past GAO reports have found that VA faces long-standing challenges in managing its disability compensation program and implementing innovative technologies. For example, GAO found gaps in VA’s oversight of the quality of exams provided by contracted medical providers and in the management of training for claim

Nearly 40 global leaders gathered at UNESCO this week for the Transforming Education Summit +4, reaffirming their commitment to SDG 4 as they confront a deepening global education financing crisis and ...

Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 07/10/2026 - 10:57 The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms' highly personalised recommender systems. The Commission's investigation indicate

EAP's exports now face higher trade restrictions, elevated policy uncertainty, and slowing global growth. And its workers must cope with the growing use of robots, AI, and digital platforms. Download ...

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collecti

This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Vietnam’s approach to artificial intelligence regulations crosses many topics and sectors, with a common theme emerging: human‑centered, state‑supervised and legally accountable. The country’s policy direction is clearly reflected in its first standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence, which took effect March 2026. At the same time, Vietnam [...] The post Vietnam clarifies AI authorship, training data and copyright liability: A comparati

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Within the past 90 days, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and their associated parts on the national security of the United States under section 232 […] The post Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts into the United States appeared first on The White House .

Education is the most powerful investment countries can make, yet it is being systematically underfunded. Our projections show that global aid to education will decline by up to 30% between 2023 and ...

AI-Enabled Citiverse: Use Cases for Cities in the Age of AI – Public Safety, Health and Disaster Resilience Artificial intelligence (AI) Digital transformation Smart cities Digital twins Internet of ...

Investing in Europe’s digital future: Study projects long-term economic impact of the European Competitiveness Fund Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:11 A new study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect) estimates that every euro invested through the Digital Leadership window of the proposed European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) could generate between €1.84 and €2.21 of EU Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Call for Tenders: EU Code Week 2027-2030 dumimar Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:10   Opening: 09 July 2026   Closing: 15 September 2026 This call for tenders aims to expand education around coding, resources, outreach and community support across Europe from 2027 to 2030. Code Week The EU Code Week call for tenders will fund the continuation and upscaling of initiative for the period 2027-2030. Opening : 10 July 2026 Closing : 15 September 2026  EU Code Week is a grassroots initiative suppo

What GAO Found In April 2025, GAO identified 30 priority recommendations for the Department of Energy (DOE). Since then, DOE has implemented 5 of those recommendations by, among other things, directing NNSA Production Modernization programs to follow best practices for schedule development. In July 2026, GAO identified an additional priority recommendation, and removed the priority status from two recommendations, bringing the total number to 24. GAO is highlighting the following three areas tha

AI Challenge Competition Info Webinar Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:39   22 July 2026 Join the AI-BOOST Info Webinar on 22 July at 11:00 CEST to learn more about the AI-BOOST Open Innovation Competition and how to apply. Main link https://www.f6s.com/ai-challenge-competition-info-webinar Related topics Creating a digital society eHealth, Wellbeing and Ageing Artificial intelligence AI in health

Commission Opinion on the assessment of the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:03 Commission and AI Board consider this voluntary code as an effective mean to facilitate compliance with the AI Act transparency obligations. On july 8, the Commission concluded that the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content adequately covers the obligations provided for in Articles 50(2), (4) and (5) AI Act and facilitates their

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), has successfully concluded the Peer Review and Knowledge Exchange Meeting on Higher ...

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Board) is inviting comment on a proposed rule that would require its supervised banks to establish and maintain effective anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs reasonably designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks of illicit finance. Among other changes, this proposed rule would ensure that Board-supervised banks establish and maintain effective AML/CFT programs that are intended to bette

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) will be renewed for a two-year period. The Committee will provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on a continuing basis regarding policies and programs to modernize the nation's electric system.

This notice acknowledges the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services' (the Secretary's) receipt and review of Battelle Memorial Institute's 2025 Annual Activities Report to Congress. The Battelle Memorial Institute is the consensus-based entity (CBE) under a contract with the Secretary, as mandated by section 1890(b)(5) of the Social Security Act (the Act). The Secretary has reviewed CBE's 2025 Annual Report and is publishing the report in the Federal Register together with the

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of October 6, 1972, that the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (PBAHBCU), Department of Education, has been renewed for a 2-year period through April 9, 2028.

Navigating intellectual property (IP) issues for new innovations has never been simple. With healthcare solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI), it can be especially complex. Innovators, ...

ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit brings world leaders, AI pioneers and breakthrough technologies to Geneva 23 June 2026 - The world's leading platform for AI solutions, skills, standards and policy ...

And then on the other side, we have a positive kind of demand and productivity shock, which is coming from the technology cycle and particularly AI-led investment. So, there's two forces that are ...

The NPAEEA, supported by the Global Program on Sustainability (GPS), introduces a groundbreaking approach to integrating environmental and economic data. It prioritizes the development of six key ...

Specialised bodies measure how member states respect standards: the Group of States against Corruption monitoring anti-corruption efforts and the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice ...

Members of the House of Lords reached the end of detailed examination of the Financial Services and Markets Bill in committee stage on Wednesday 8 July. The Financial Services and Markets Bill aims to ...

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified eight priority recommendations for the Department of Education. Since then, Education has implemented one of those recommendations. In June 2026, GAO identified an additional three priority recommendations, bringing the total to 10. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Improving the federal student aid system, Protecting sensitive information, and Managing financial risks associated with charter school

The UN Security Council is holding an open debate Tuesday honouring the promise of international law to survivors of sexual violence in conflict as more reports emerge about warring parties using rape ...

Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war shock is weighing ...