W3C publishes draft guide to changes in RDF 1.2
The World Wide Web Consortium has published a draft note explaining the main changes introduced in RDF 1.2 for users already familiar with RDF 1.1.
ITU publishes framework for customising digital humans
The ITU standard defines features, functional modules and interface requirements for creating and modifying digital humans used in communication services.
ITU launches focus group on trust and identity for autonomous AI agents
The International Telecommunication Union has launched a standards initiative to develop common approaches to digital identity, accountability and trust for humans and autonomous AI agents.
Eurobarometer shows strong EU concern over children’s online safety
A new Flash Eurobarometer survey finds broad public concern about children’s exposure to online harms, alongside support for stronger action on disinformation, democracy, defence and energy security.
European Commission opens consultation on EU data sovereignty
The European Commission is seeking feedback on barriers to international data flows, strategic dependencies and risks involving access to sensitive European data.
ENISA launches cybersecurity maturity model to help SMEs prepare for Cyber Resilience Act
ENISA has introduced a self-assessment framework to help smaller businesses evaluate their cybersecurity practices and prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act. An accompanying survey found that many organisations need further technical guidance, funding and practical support.
European Commission preliminarily finds Meta’s platform design in breach of the DSA
The European Commission has preliminarily found that the design of Instagram and Facebook may breach the Digital Services Act by contributing to compulsive use and failing to address risks to users, including minors.
New York Times-led group seeks sanctions against OpenAI in copyright case
A group of newspapers has asked a US court to sanction OpenAI, accusing the company of misleading the court about its ability to search for copyrighted news content in its systems.
ITU publishes framework for cultural data sharing systems
The ITU standard defines a framework for sharing digital cultural resources and products through identifiers, metadata and secure download links.
UN expert mechanism to discuss Indigenous Peoples’ rights in conflict and AI
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will meet in Geneva from 13 to 17 July 2026, with conflict situations, AI and Indigenous participation in the UN on the agenda.
