OECD has released new guidance to help companies operationalize its Responsible AI business conduct standards and AI Principles. The report positions responsible AI as an integrated governance function rather than a standalone ethics exercise, providing enterprises with a practical framework to proactively address adverse impacts across the AI lifecycle.

Built on the OECD’s due diligence model, the guidance outlines six steps — from embedding responsible business conduct in policies to assessing impacts, mitigating harm, tracking outcomes, communicating actions, and providing remediation. Practical examples demonstrate how these principles can be applied in AI development, deployment, and risk management, closing gaps in stakeholder engagement and accountability.

The guidance signals a shift: AI risk is increasingly framed as a business conduct obligation. Companies are expected not only to ensure technical safety but to implement documented, auditable processes for oversight, impact assessment, and remediation, establishing a global baseline for responsible AI governance.

International Women’s Day is an important moment to recognise the achievements and leadership of women, including cis and trans women, whose work continues to shape our world. But advancing equality cannot be limited to one day a year. This year’s UN theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women,” reminds us that progress requires sustained effort and real change. Initiatives like RepresentAI are helping address the gender gap in technology by providing free AI training, mentoring and opportunities to upskill, supporting over 1,500 people last year alone. By removing barriers to knowledge and experimentation, more women and underrepresented individuals can participate in shaping the future of AI.

A new study from King’s College London reveals that advanced AI systems often treat nuclear escalation as a rational strategic move, deploying tactical nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises. The research highlights a concerning lack of “nuclear taboo” among frontier models, prompting experts to call for rigorous human oversight as governments increasingly integrate AI into defense and decision-making frameworks.

Software engineer Sammy Azdoufal’s weekend experiment with a DJI Romo robot vacuum revealed a global smart-home security flaw affecting nearly 7,000 devices across 24 countries. By connecting the vacuum to a PlayStation 5 controller and using Claude Code to probe cloud communications, Azdoufal gained access to live camera feeds, microphone audio, and floor maps of homes.

The incident underscores the privacy risks of internet-connected devices: everyday smart-home tools can function as mobile data-gathering systems. While the vulnerability was responsibly disclosed and partially resolved by DJI, the episode highlights how convenience often outpaces security, raising urgent questions about cloud safety, device authentication, and consumer privacy.