AI in the world - most important events from July 18, 2026

Today's Daily AI World Brief gathers the most important news about artificial intelligence from key regions of the world.

The focus is on business implementations, regulations, security, and the development of AI models.

Europe Advanced Virtual Human Twins (VHT) Platform - Annual Event The first annual event dedicated to the VHT platform has been announced, which will take place on October 20-21.

The goal of the meeting is to assess the progress made so far and shape the further development of the platform based on user needs and community feedback.

Participants will discuss issues of usability, interoperability, and legal and ethical aspects.

Why this matters: The event is crucial for determining the direction of VHT technology development.

The success of the platform will impact the digitalization of services and social interactions, bringing potential changes to the medical and business sectors.

Source: EU AI Act (17.07.2026) NestAI trains AI models for Europe's defence - Nordic Defence Sector The company NestAI is training advanced artificial intelligence models intended for Europe's defense sector.