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Europe strengthens its position in artificial intelligence with dual strategies for industry and science
The European Commission has unveiled two major AI strategies in Europe — the Apply AI Strategy and the AI in Science Strategy – aimed at accelerating AI adoption across European industry, the public sector, and scientific research.
Global Network Initiative urges stronger human rights safeguards in WSIS+20 digital governance draft
In its submission to the Zero Draft consultation, GNI welcomed progress on digital inclusion and multistakeholder cooperation but cautioned against weakening key protections during negotiations. The group urged governments to uphold international standards on freedom of expression and privacy, strengthen safeguards in data governance and artificial intelligence, and ensure digital public infrastructure is human rights–compliant by design.
Global south recommendations on WSIS+20
The submission was endorsed by 22 organisations, including Paradigm Initiative, Research ICT Africa, CIPESA, Data Privacy Brasil, Fundación Multitudes, Tech & Media Convergency, and the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria
ICANN extends deadline for support program for new domain applicants
ICANN has extended the deadline for its Applicant Support Program (ASP) to 19 December 2025, giving applicants more time to complete submissions for the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs).
Switzerland updates data protection guidelines on cookie use
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) has updated its guidelines on cookies and similar technologies to clarify how the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the Telecommunications Act (TCA) apply to online tracking. The revised version, issued on 6 October 2025, defines when consent is required, outlines joint responsibilities for website operators and third parties, and sets limits on practices such as cookie paywalls.
Policy hackathon shapes OpenAI proposals ahead of EU AI strategy
Ahead of the EU’s Apply AI Strategy, OpenAI has released policy proposals focused on skills, SMEs and regulation.
EU digital laws simplified by CEPS Task Force to boost innovation
The CEPS Task Force is charting a course toward a more coherent and innovation-friendly EU digital rulebook that simplifies compliance while preserving Europe’s strong consumer and data protections.
PC calls for stronger equity, accountability, and environmental safeguards in WSIS+20 negotiations
In its detailed submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft, the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) supports the overall direction of the document but calls for clearer commitments on human rights, digital equality, and environmental sustainability. The organisation urges states to move beyond market-driven solutions and adopt community-led, rights-based approaches to digital governance.
ARTICLE 19 urges stronger human rights safeguards in WSIS+20 outcome document
In its official submission to the WSIS+20 zero draft, ARTICLE 19 calls for clearer human rights obligations, stronger accountability for both states and companies, and greater inclusion of civil society in shaping the future of global digital governance.
NIST pushes longer passphrases and MFA over strict rules
Updated NIST password advice prioritises usability, security, and employee training.
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