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Helping policy makers shape digital transformation in areas such as connectivity, privacy, data, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

🔷 Website: www.oecd.org/digital
🔷 Newsletter: oe.cd/digital-digest
Problematic #SocialMedia use — marked by preoccupation, escapism, deception and fear of missing out — is rising. Girls are more affected, especially in adolescence.

The latest OECD #DigitalEconomy Outlook explores online well-being 👉 oe.cd/deo-sp2

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Greater transparency can support stronger #AI adoption.

A new OECD report shows how leading AI organisations are sharing risk management practices to build trust and strengthen innovation and #AIadoption: oe.cd/6c9

#ArtificialIntelligence #AIdevelopers #OECDAI
September 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Health data could transform #healthcare – so why aren’t we using it to its full potential?

We take a look in our blog with @oecdsocial.bsky.social and suggest ways for policymakers to help transform #HealthData into a powerful tool for improving global #health outcomes: oe.cd/6b7
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ when it comes to #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/68S

#esport #technews
July 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Don't miss the latest issue of the OECD #DigitalPolicy Digest with new analysis of #connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, insights on how governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, our recent blog posts on #AI and more: bit.ly/44MWC3k

#broadband #5G #digital #technews
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
As #AI rapidly evolves, the urgency for resilient and forward-looking governance frameworks has never been greater. Our blog explores how anticipatory #AIgovernance can help policymakers craft #AIregulations that are robust today and effective over time: oe.cd/60x

#AIpolicy #TrustworthyAI #OECDAI
July 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
5G subscriptions surged 48% in a year and now account for 33% of #mobile subscriptions across the OECD.

Fibre and #5G keep expanding, as fixed #wireless access grows to meet rising demand for fast, reliable #connectivity.

See more trends and browse the latest OECD #broadband statistics: oe.cd/62f
July 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The OECD has just launched the Global AI Initiatives Navigator, bringing together high-quality indicators, evidence and tools from leading international sources to help users understand how #AI is being developed, deployed and governed worldwide: bit.ly/46J8zYW

#AIpolicy #TechNews #OECDAI
July 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#Broadband access and quality have been improving but urban rural #connectivity divides persist.

At the end of 2024, users in cities across the OECD experienced mobile download speeds 37.2% higher than those in rural areas.

More data & insights in our new report: oe.cd/682

#DigitalDivide #4G #5G
July 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Online child sexual exploitation and abuse is a major challenge. Just 50% of top platforms publish #CSEA transparency reports, and definitions and metrics vary.

Read new OECD insights on why more consistent transparency reporting is needed to protect children: oe.cd/66X

#DigitalPolicy #ChildSafety
July 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#AgeAssurance is key to safer online spaces for children, but the complicated legal and policy landscape across borders makes it challenging to implement consistently. A new OECD report aims to help policymakers navigate this complex terrain: oe.cd/66I

#OnlineSafety #DigitalPolicy #ChildProtection
June 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Governments, tech firms & child rights organisations see #AgeAssurance as key to safe digital spaces.

But a new OECD review of 50 online services reveals that most don’t verify age at account creation, and safeguards are often easy to bypass: oe.cd/66o

#OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #TechNews
June 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🧭 How are #AI developers & deployers building trust in their systems?

🗒️ Our blog shares insights on how 19 bodies are managing #AIrisks, boosting transparency & shaping #TrustworthyAI with the #G7 Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework.

🔗 oecd.ai/en/wonk/haip...

#AIgovernance #AIpolicy #OECDAI
June 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Too young to scroll? 📱

Our blog offers new OECD insights on why governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, how today’s safeguards fall short, and how platforms and policymakers can do better: oe.cd/65x

#OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #SaferInternet #AgeAssurance #TechNews
June 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In today’s digital society, #connectivity is critical. Yet recent blackouts, cyberattacks and natural disasters have exposed just how vulnerable our #communication networks really are.

A new OECD report looks at how to bolster #digital infrastructures against a growing array of threats: oe.cd/62M
May 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
How can we safeguard our critical #CommunicationNetworks in an increasingly connected—and vulnerable—world? 🌐🔒

Join us live as we explore how to enhance resilient #connectivity, the backbone of #DigitalTransformation.

🗓 Monday, 19 May
🕥 10:30–11:30 CEST
📺 Agenda and livestream: oe.cd/62y
May 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
📶 We just released the latest OECD #connectivity data, highlighting significant growth in #fibre and #5G across OECD countries. Fibre now represents 44.6% of all fixed #broadband connections across the #OECD, while 5G subscriptions surged by 48% over the last year.

📊📈 More trends & data: oe.cd/62f
May 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today is International #FactCheckingDay

An OECD survey reveals surprising insights into people's ability to distinguish fact from fiction online. Discover how policymakers can use it to tackle #MediaLiteracy in the age of #GenerativeAI in our podcast with @oecdstatistics.bsky.social ▶️ oe.cd/5Zj
April 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As #ImmersiveTechnologies blend virtual & physical worlds through #AR, #VR & #MR, governments have a key role to play in shaping policies that support privacy, accessibility & interoperability.

Our blog explores key policy areas for responsible #ImmersiveTech development: oe.cd/5Yc

#TechInnovation
March 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🤖 The OECD #ImmersiveTechnologies policy primer is out today!

🔎 It breaks down the opportunities, challenges and key policy considerations for the responsible development of #ImmersiveTech.

🥽 oe.cd/immersive-primer

#XR #VR #AR #AugmentedReality #ExtendedReality #VirtualReality #TechPolicy
March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In 2023, France recorded over 130,000 online scams—an 8% increase from the previous year, with similar trends across Europe, the United States and elsewhere.

From #deepfake scams to biased #AI, our blog looks at the need for robust #AIincident reporting frameworks: oe.cd/5WF

#AIethics #OECDAI
March 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
With over 40,000 respondents across 21 countries, the #OECD Truth Quest Survey reveals surprising insights into people's ability to distinguish fact from fiction online. Our podcast looks at how policy makers can use it to tackle #MediaLiteracy in the age of #AI.

🎧▶️ oe.cd/5VB

#GenerativeAI #OECDAI
March 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The #TwinTransition, where digital transformation meets environmental sustainability, is more critical than ever. Our new paper dives into the environmental impacts of communication networks and highlights key strategies to align green and digital policies: oe.cd/5Wu

#MWC25 #broadband #greentech
February 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
With #AI reshaping our media landscape, are we equipped to distinguish real from fake AI-generated content?

Dive into the latest #OECD #BehindTheNumbers episode to hear how AI is challenging our understanding of truth.

🎧 Listen here ▶️ oe.cd/5VB

#GenerativeAI #MediaLiteracy #AILiteracy #OECDAI
February 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
How are various sectors such as IT, media, telecom, pharma, scientific R&D and transport using #ArtificialIntelligence to boost innovation and efficiency?

Read the latest #OECD insights on the transformative role of #AI across industries in our blog: oe.cd/5Vl

#AIadoption #AIinnovation #OECDAI
February 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM