Australia will establish an "Office of AI" within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. This new government body will coordinate the development of artificial intelligence standards across ministries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the initiative, according to Reuters, which also includes directives for data centres to become net energy producers and restrict water consumption.

According to Pandaily, a Shanghai based quantum computing organisation, Zhongqi Wuliang, intends to unveil a data centre grade quantum computer concept. The firm, a spin out from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, will present this development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. This marks a notable step in the advancement of quantum technology.

The British government announced plans for a default overnight curfew on social media applications for individuals aged 16 and 17, according to Reuters. This measure adds to existing proposals for a comprehensive ban on social media use for all children under the age of 16. The new regulations seek to manage older teenagers' access to online platforms.