Austria plans ban on social media use for children under 14
Austria’s government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, citing concerns over harmful content and addictive platform design.
EU Commission finds major porn platforms may be breaching child protection rules under DSA
The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that four major adult websites failed to prevent minors from accessing their content, raising concerns about compliance with EU digital safety rules.
European Parliament rejects extension of Chat Control rules on message scanning
The European Parliament has voted against extending temporary rules that allow platforms to scan private messages for child abuse material, leaving the framework set to expire in April 2026.
Dutch court orders X and Grok to halt AI-generated sexual abuse content
A court in the Netherlands has ordered X and its AI system Grok to stop generating non-consensual sexualised content, marking a first binding ruling against an AI image generator in Europe.
ITU adopts standard for monitoring AI systems in telecom networks
A new ITU recommendation sets out how artificial intelligence systems in telecom networks should be monitored, focusing on performance, reliability, and long-term accuracy.
W3C advisory group outlines risks and uses of large language models in standards work
A new W3C Group Note examines how large language models can support technical standards development, while highlighting risks related to accuracy, bias, and accountability.
EU Commission opens investigation into Snapchat over child safety concerns under DSA
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings to assess whether Snapchat is complying with EU rules on protecting minors online, focusing on age checks, harmful content, and platform design.
Civil society submission calls for rights-based approach in global AI governance dialogue
A submission to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance urges a broader, rights-focused approach, linking AI development to social justice, sustainability, and global equity.
UK regulators clarify how platforms should verify users’ age under safety and data protection laws
A joint statement by Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office explains how online services should implement age checks while complying with both online safety and data protection rules.
ICANN seeks input on evaluation guide for community-based domain applications
ICANN has opened a public comment process on a draft guide that will shape how community-based domain name applications are assessed in the 2026 gTLD round.
