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European Commission considers European alternatives for recruitment platform
The European Commission is assessing whether to replace US cloud and AI technologies used in its digital recruitment platform with European alternatives, following concerns over data protection and the availability of new sovereign cloud services.
Researchers report backdoor in Zbtlink routers affecting thousands of devices
Cybersecurity researchers at VulnCheck have identified a backdoor in more than 20 models of Zbtlink routers that could allow remote access to affected devices and potentially other systems connected to the same network.
Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over Meta content issues
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to Indian government officials over concerns related to child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors on the company’s platforms, according to local media reports.
W3C proposes stronger links between web standards and human rights
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published a new position paper outlining proposals to further integrate human rights considerations into its technical work. The document highlights the connection between web standards and fundamental rights, including privacy, accessibility, security, freedom of expression and participation, while suggesting new processes to improve transparency and inclusion.
Human rights groups urge Bangladesh to reform surveillance laws
A coalition of eight international human rights organisations has called on the Bangladeshi government to undertake comprehensive reforms of its surveillance and interception framework, arguing that existing laws provide broad state powers without adequate judicial oversight, transparency or accountability. In a joint statement addressed to the Government of Bangladesh, Access Now, Amnesty International, ARTICLE 19, […]
CDT urges Senate to revise online child safety bills over constitutional concerns
The Center for Democracy & Technology has urged the US Senate Commerce Committee to revise several proposed online child safety bills, arguing that some measures could undermine privacy, free expression and constitutional rights while supporting a separate proposal focused on protecting minors’ data in AI systems.
World Bank says AI could accelerate development in emerging economies
A new World Bank report argues that AI could help developing economies accelerate economic and social development if governments invest in electricity, connectivity and digital skills, while warning that the technology also poses risks to inequality and governance.
White House finalises voluntary AI hacking tests for frontier models
The White House has finalised a voluntary framework for testing the advanced cyber capabilities of frontier AI models, as discussions begin with major AI developers over how the assessments will be conducted before model releases.
South African study develops AI system for multilingual misinformation detection
A South African research project has developed an AI-based misinformation detection system capable of analysing content in English, isiZulu and Sepedi, addressing challenges faced by languages with limited digital resources.
Brazil urged to prioritise open connectivity in submarine cable regulation
ARTICLE 19, ARTIGO 19 and Instituto Bem Estar Brasil have called for Brazil’s submarine cable governance framework to focus not only on expanding infrastructure but also on transparency, competition and public access.
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