The global digital economy is projected to grow by 9.5% in 2026, reaching an estimated USD 28 trillion and accounting for 22% of global GDP, according to the Digital Economy Trends (DET) 2026 report by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). Launched in Riyadh, the report analyzes insights from over 400 policymakers, economists, and technology leaders across 26 countries, identifying 18 key digital economy trends shaping global innovation. The study highlights end-to-end cybersecurity, ambient intelligence, and converging frontier technologies—including AI, robotics, and spatial computing—as the most impactful forces driving inclusive growth, digital transformation, and economic value creation. DET 2026 also underscores trillions of dollars in potential from AI-driven workforce transformation, immersive technologies, digital trade, and resilient digital infrastructure, offering governments and businesses a data-driven roadmap for navigating the future digital economy.
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Digital Cooperation Organization Launches AI Ethics Evaluator Tool to Promote Ethical AI Worldwide
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the DCO AI Ethics Evaluator, a policy tool designed to help governments, organizations, and developers assess and mitigate ethical and human rights risks in AI systems. Introduced at the AI for Good Summit 2025 and WSIS+20 in Geneva, the tool operationalizes the DCO’s Principles for Ethical AI through a structured self-assessment, offering tailored recommendations for ethical AI implementation.