OECD Releases 2026 Digital Economy and Society Outlook, Highlighting Technology Trends and Policy Shifts
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its Digital Economy and Society Outlook 2026 (DESO 2026). This flagship report analyzes key trends in technology development, digital policies, and digital performance across OECD member countries and partner economies. The outlook is structured around three main pillars: technology, economy, and society. The technology pillar monitors advancements in digital infrastructure, including access and connectivity, and the future of artificial intelligence (AI) compute. The economy pillar examines digital adoption, innovation in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), and the growth of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The society pillar focuses on the interaction of child well-being with video gaming and the engagement of older adults with digital environments. The report notes a significant shift from technology-neutral policymaking to technology-specific policies, with AI being one of the most frequently m...
