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Graph: Young people having problematic social media use in selected OECD countries. In all 12, girls are more affected than boys.

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

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on innovation, science, technology & industry! In our new issue:

🔹 Measuring science & innovation for #SustainableGrowth
🔹 #Quantum and #AI: A perfect match?
🔹 #MentalHealth in the #digital age

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/430yc4U

Quantum and AI: A powerful partnership for the next digital revolution Quantum and AI together could drive the next digital revolution. Here are insights on opportunities, challenges, and future breakthroughs.

Together, #AI and #quantum technologies could unlock solutions that neither could achieve alone. Our blog examines how they complement each other, and identifies the hurdles to making them a perfect match: bit.ly/3VNjsT2

#QuantumComputing #QuantumTech #EmergingTech #OECDAI

How are AI developers managing risks? Insights from responses to the reporting framework of the Hiroshima AI Process Code of Conduct

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

We have a lot of valuable health data. Why is it so hard to use? Health data hold extraordinary promises for driving innovation, transforming healthcare, and improving public health. But despite the amount of data growing exponentially, they cannot yet be used to m...

Health data could transform #healthcare – so why aren’t we using it to its full potential?

Our blog with @oecdsocial.bsky.social explores why and suggests ways to help transform #HealthData into a powerful tool for improving global #health outcomes: oe.cd/6b7

#DataGovernance #DataSharing

France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data France has made its mark in the eSports world, underpinned by a strong foundation in connectivity. France ranks among the OECD's best for user-experienced broadband performance, yet while French natio...

#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ in #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68S

#DigitalDivide #TechNews

📢 Governments worldwide are putting #AI to work in public administration.

New report looks at 11 core functions - sharing case studies and lessons to help build effectiveness, responsiveness, and accountability through trustworthy AI.

🔗 oe.cd/gov-ai-report | #OECDAI

Governing with #ArtificialIntelligence

New report analyses 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ use cases, highlighting the enablers, guardrails & engagement mechanisms that public administrations are using to improve:

➡️Productivity
➡️Responsiveness
➡️Accountability

🔗 oe.cd/gov-ai-report | #OECDAI | @oecdinnovation.bsky.social

⏰Reminder! 📢Report Launch: Governing with #AI

A new report examines 200 cases of how governments are applying #ArtificialIntelligence to strengthen their productivity, responsiveness & accountability.

📅 18 SEPT 🕑14:00 CEST 📍Online

Register ➡️ oe.cd/gov-ai-launch #OECDAI @oecdinnovation.bsky.social

Blog: We have a lot of valuable health data. Why is it so hard to use?

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

Blog: France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data

#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

Newsletter: OECD Digital Policy Digest

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

Blog: How anticipatory governance can lead to AI policies that stand the test of time

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

Graph: Which countries use fixed wireless access (FWA) the most? Czechia, Slovakia, New Zealand, Estonia and Italy are the top 5 OECD countries.

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

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

Graph: 5G download speeds across the OECD in rural areas compared to cities. Korea is on top in both rankings at over 400 Mbps.

#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

Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits As countries move to tighten social media age limits, new OECD analysis reveals widespread gaps in age assurance practices and highlights the risks younger users face online. This blog explores the ev...

Enforcement of age limits on #SocialMedia is an ongoing concern. Our blog offers new insights on why governments are cracking down, how today’s safeguards fall short, and what platforms and policymakers can do to better protect children online: oe.cd/65x

#AgeAssurance #ChildSafety #DigitalPolicy

Child safety online: Young people face risks on online platforms of all sizes, but only 40% of top sites clearly define child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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

AI holds tremendous potential for improving social programme coverage and delivery, but governments are moving cautiously in light of the risks. New #OECD analysis takes stock of #AI & the future of #SocialProtection.

Learn more ➡️ oe.cd/ai-fosp-paper-2025

#OECDAI | @oecddigital.bsky.social

Child safety online: Online age assurance is on the rise, but a complex legal landscape leaves children unevenly protected.

#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

Age assurance to protect young people online is underused. Only 2 out of 50 digital services verify age at sign-up.

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

Blog: Shaping trustworthy AI. Early insights from the Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework

🧭 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

Blog: Too young to scroll? Why governments are cracking down on social media age limits

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

#Digital skills are reshaping #healthcare. New #OECD study tracks 55M job ads to show where these #skills are evolving fastest.

See latest analysis ➡️ oe.cd/63v

#OECDAI | @oecddigital.bsky.social

OECD Digital Economy Paper: Enhancing the resilience of communication networks

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

OECD event: Resilience of communication networks, 19 May 2025, 10:30 CEST, Valencia, Spain, Livestream available

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

OECD broadband statistics release: Fibre and 5G continue to expand their footprint, while fixed wireless access gains ground in OECD countries

📶 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

From outage to opportunity: Strengthening the resilience of communication networks On 28 April 2025, a major power outage left millions across Spain and Portugal in the dark. Trains halted. Payment systems froze. Mobile networks were severely affected. And while people took the situ...

⚡ Last week's power #outage in Spain and Portugal left millions in the dark, also disrupting #MobileNetworks.

📶 How resilient are our #CommunicationNetworks? Our blog explores how OECD countries are shaping #NetworkResilience strategies in the face of rising risks: oe.cd/61B

How anticipatory governance can lead to AI policies that stand the test of time A recent report offers valuable lessons for effective AI governance, focusing on five key elements

As #AI rapidly advances, the need for resilient, forward-looking governance frameworks is urgent. Our blog explores how anticipatory #AIgovernance can help policymakers design #AIregulations that are robust today and effective over time: oe.cd/60x

#AIpolicy #TrustworthyAI #OECDAI

What can governments do to help SMEs better use #AI?

At the 6th OECD #D4SME Roundtable in Paris, we asked policy experts, tech leaders & #SME voices.

NEW Survey → oe.cd/d4sme25