Technology policy stories

Jul 30, 2026

South Korea to Inject $14 Billion into Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI Investments

South Korea plans to inject 20 trillion won ($13.9 billion) into its sovereign wealth fund for strategic investments in AI, data centers and infrastructure, marking the first time the fund's mandate will include domestic assets following a technology stock rout.

Jul 30, 20261 source

Feb 6, 2026

Google Warns the Quantum Era Is Closer Than It Appears

Google publishes a call to action urging governments and industry to prepare for the end of current encryption standards, warning that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer is “not forever a decade away” and that the transition to post-quantum cryptography must begin now.

Feb 6, 20264 sources