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17 Jun 2025

ICANN83 GAC Communiqué: GAC raises concerns over data access, equity, and oversight

The Communiqué touches on key issues such as privacy, data access, digital security, and internet governance, all areas of deep relevance to civil society.

17 Jun 2025

EU reaches agreement on cross-border GDPR enforcement reform

The provisional deal now awaits formal approval by both the Council and the European Parliament. Once adopted, the new regulation will come into force across all member states.

17 Jun 2025

EU seeks experts for new scientific panel to oversee AI Act implementation

This initiative marks a formal step toward structured oversight of high-risk AI systems in the EU, embedding expert-led evaluation mechanisms into the regulatory architecture envisioned by the AI Act.

16 Jun 2025

OpenAI launches new AI program for US government use

OpenAI for Government builds on current collaborations with various federal entities, including the U.S. National Laboratories, NASA, NIH, the Department of the Treasury, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.

16 Jun 2025

European Commission Releases Practical Guide for Local 5G Deployment

While the Guide is relevant to a broad range of actors, it is particularly tailored to meet the needs of technical developers and promoters seeking to turn 5G visions into practical, scalable solutions.

16 Jun 2025

Nvidia’s sovereign AI vision gains EU support

Mistral and Nvidia team up to power Europe’s AI infrastructure.

16 Jun 2025

European Commission’s generative AI outlook report: Between innovation and regulation

TheOutlook report, published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), explores the growing influence of generative AI (GenAI), with a focus on its relevance for the European Union. It examines how GenAI can contribute to innovation, improve productivity, and affect broader societal developments. The technology’s ability to generate content that resembles human output on a large scale marks a significant shift in the digital landscape.

15 Jun 2025

2025 State of the Digital Decade report: Progress made, but gaps persist

The data shows persisting challenges, such as fragmented markets, overly complex regulations, security and strategic dependence.

14 Jun 2025

UK National Cyber Security Centre calls for strategic cybersecurity policy agenda

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has urged the government to adopt a strategic cybersecurity policy agenda, citing legislative delays and insufficient market incentives for secure technology development.

12 Jun 2025

ETSI responds to the EU’s International Digital Strategy with support for global standardisation

The position paper reaffirms ETSI’s commitment to supporting the EU’s global digital engagement. Through its membership of over 900 organisations in more than 60 countries and its involvement in initiatives such as InDiCo, SESEI, and SESEC, ETSI positions itself as a bridge between European digital ambitions and international collaboration.

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