Updates
Political backlash mounts as Meta revises AI safety policies
Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Meta’s AI practices.
AI oversight and audits at core of Pakistan’s security plan
Oversight, transparency, and penalties for non-compliance form the backbone of Pakistan’s AI cybersecurity strategy.
ChatGPT safety checks may trigger police action
Beyond threats, OpenAI is working on detecting risky behaviours in ChatGPT, such as sleep deprivation and unsafe stunts, offering guidance toward trusted contacts and therapists.
France and Germany unite on digital sovereignty, AI, quantum and cloud technologies
Streamlined EU rules for AI and cybersecurity proposed by France and Germany
China enforces new AI content identification rules starting today
By setting clear labelling requirements and establishing responsibility across the content ecosystem, China is positioning itself to combat AI misuse and enhance digital content authenticity.
Zero Draft of WSIS+20 outcome document made available
On 29 August, the co-facilitators for the WSIS+20 process issued the Zero Draft of the outcome document for the twenty-year review of the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). Spanning over 20 pages, the zero draft covers a wide range of issues related to the implementation of WSIS outcomes and the broader global digital governance architecture. It talks, for instance, about the challenges of addressing the persistent digital divides and of the need to advance the use of ICTs for sustainable development. It highlights the importance of ensuring that human rights are protected equally online and (See more)
Nigeria drafts framework for AI use in governance and services
A global report found 63% of employers say AI has significantly boosted productivity at work.
China sets 10-year targets for mass AI adoption
Officials acknowledge risks such as model opacity and algorithmic bias while pushing rapid AI growth.
NIST updates cybersecurity guidelines to improve software patching and updates
NIST has updated its cybersecurity and privacy controls catalog to help organizations manage software updates and patches more securely. The changes include new safeguards for logging, root cause analysis, and cyber resiliency, all designed to keep systems safe while minimizing disruptions.
China opens public consultation on new cybersecurity standard for online authorisation
The Chinese National Network Security Standardization Technical Committee Secretariat (TC260) has launched a public consultation on a draft national standard for online authorisation protocols, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and identity authentication across China’s digital ecosystem. The consultation period runs until 26 October 2025. The proposed GB/T (non-binding) standard outlines a technical framework for third-party resource […]
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