A court in the Netherlands has increased potential fines against Meta, ordering the company to ensure Facebook and Instagram users can keep timelines that do not rely on algorithmic profiling.
UK lawmakers have voted against a proposed ban on social media use for children under 16, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to introduce safety measures following a public consultation.
EU institutions are examining new safeguards for AI tools capable of generating sensitive synthetic images as part of ongoing discussions around the implementation of the AI Act.
A new ITU technical recommendation introduces a framework to evaluate the performance, reliability and security of large AI models used across digital services and applications.
ICANN has launched a call for experts to serve as Independent Objectors in the upcoming 2026 round of the New gTLD programme.
A new lawsuit in the United States alleges that Meta misled consumers about privacy protections in its AI-powered smart glasses after reports that human reviewers accessed sensitive user footage.
CDT Europe’s latest report analyses how EU legislation could be used to address the growing spread of AI-generated deepfakes.
Australia has introduced new age assurance requirements covering AI chatbots, app stores, gaming platforms and pornography sites as part of broader efforts to protect minors online.
A parliamentary committee in New Zealand has recommended introducing age assurance for social media platforms and new rules addressing deepfake pornography, online advertising, and algorithmic systems.
The US administration has released a new national cyber strategy setting out priorities for defending critical infrastructure, strengthening cyber capabilities, and shaping global technology competition.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
