UK plans first screen-use guidance for children aged 5 to 16
The UK government has launched a call for evidence to help develop practical advice for parents on children’s screen time, social media use, sleep, and smartphone habits.
Coalition warns EU Digital Networks Act could weaken net neutrality protections
More than 30 civil society, consumer, internet infrastructure, media, and technology organisations have urged EU lawmakers to amend the proposed Digital Networks Act, arguing that parts of the legislation could undermine net neutrality and disrupt the internet interconnection ecosystem.
Japan updates government guidelines for generative AI procurement and use
Japan has adopted revised guidelines governing the procurement, deployment, and management of generative AI systems, introducing stronger oversight requirements and new procedures for high-risk AI projects.
W3C publishes draft specification for SHACL-based user interfaces
The World Wide Web Consortium has released the first public draft of a specification that aims to standardise how user interfaces can be described using SHACL, a language widely used for validating and structuring linked data.
Thirteen civil society organisations warn against internet shutdowns ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 elections
Thirteen civil society organisations have called on Gambian authorities, the electoral commission, and telecom operators to protect internet access, data rights, and digital freedoms during the 2026 electoral cycle.
UN cybercrime protocol talks expose disagreements over what should become an international crime
Governments have started discussing a possible supplementary protocol to the UN Cybercrime Convention. Early submissions show disagreement over whether negotiations should begin now and whether the protocol should focus narrowly on cyber offences or include broader crimes involving online content, national security, and AI.
European Commission publishes Code of Practice on marking and labelling AI-generated content
The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice designed to help AI providers and deployers comply with upcoming transparency requirements for AI-generated and AI-manipulated content.
Germany plans AI safety institute to assess risks of advanced models
Germany has announced plans to establish a national AI safety institute that will evaluate the capabilities and risks of advanced AI systems, with an initial focus on cybersecurity implications.
EU and Kenya expand digital partnership with connectivity and data investments
The EU and Kenya are deepening cooperation on AI, digital identity, secure connectivity, and cross-border data flows, supported by new funding for fibre networks, land registration, and digital policy.
NIST study questions limits of fixed AI safety guardrails
A new study from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology argues that no finite set of AI safety rules can fully protect AI systems from all possible adversarial prompts, highlighting the need for continuous security management.
