EU Court dismisses Meta’s challenge to EDPB’s ‘consent or pay’ opinion
Central to the EDPB's analysis was Article 4(11) GDPR, which defines consent as 'freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous.'
AI governance takes center stage as BRICS ministers sign new declaration
Ministers underlined the importance of embracing AI while preserving human dignity, reducing digital asymmetries among member states, and supporting vulnerable groups most affected by automation.
Kenya issues comprehensive industry guidelines for child online protection and safety
The Communications Authority now requires all ICT providers to implement safety tools, age-verification, privacy-by-design, and complaint systems.
New AI guidelines aim to cut NHS waiting times
The NHS will use AI to automate documentation and focus more on patient care.
Fibocom launches AI-powered 5G hotspot
Blazing-fast global connectivity meets intelligent AI voice control in Fibocom’s latest 5G hotspot.
New ETSI standard sets global baseline for securing AI systems
ETSI has released a groundbreaking new standard setting the first global cybersecurity baseline for AI systems. ETSI TS 104 223 outlines clear, actionable requirements across the entire AI lifecycle, aiming to make AI not just powerful, but secure and trustworthy.
China revises cybersecurity standard for randomness testing
China aims to enhance the security evaluation capabilities for cryptographic implementations, which are essential components of its national information security infrastructure.
Court of Justice of the EU faces landmark question on AI-driven judge assignment
In the preliminary ruling request, the court highlights that the SLPS system, developed without public scrutiny and administered under ministerial regulation, allows for case assignment that can lead to excessive workloads for some judges while others remain underutilised.
New research highlights escalating cyberthreats to global energy sector
Resecurity’s latest report documents the growing scale of cyberattacks against global energy infrastructure, driven by a mix of nation-state, ransomware, and hacktivist actors.
EU invites stakeholder input to define rules for general-purpose AI models
The Commission invites a broad range of stakeholders - including GPAI model providers, downstream AI system providers, civil society, academia, experts, and public authorities - to contribute their practical experiences and insights. Feedback can be submitted until 22 May 2025.
