US and China reach framework deal on TikTok
The future of TikTok in the United States now rests on a tentative agreement that could reshape both trade relations and digital security discussions.
UNDP publishes digital participation guide to empower civic action
The Digital Participation Platforms Guide (2025 Edition) aims to equip governments, civil society, and public institutions with tools to select, launch, and manage digital platforms that promote transparency and participation.
German state pushes digital sovereignty
Instead of relying on Microsoft software, civil servants in Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state are moving to open-source alternatives, a shift seen as a model for digital sovereignty.
Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability
Nepal is facing its worst political crisis in years as youth-led protests over corruption and digital freedoms have been met with lethal state violence, leaving at least 51 dead and over 1,000 injured. Civil society groups are calling for accountability, independent investigations, and protection of fundamental freedoms, warning that without urgent reforms the country risks sliding into deeper instability.
China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework
ChatGPT said: China has released Version 2.0 of its AI Security Governance Framework, an updated set of rules to manage the risks of artificial intelligence as the technology evolves. Building on the 2024 framework, the new version refines risk classifications, introduces graded levels of risk, and updates preventive measures.
Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems
Warsaw proposed suspending sanctions under Article 99 while keeping oversight powers, expanding the use of AI sandboxes, and providing clearer compliance guidance.
Ghana launches national privacy campaign
The aim of the campaign is to protect personal data and boost digital trust.
Australia issues guidance on enforcing social media minimum age rules
On 16 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner formally adopted the Social Media Minimum Age Regulatory Guidance under the Online Safety Act 2021. The document provides a framework for how providers of age-restricted social media platforms must meet their legal obligations to prevent children under 16 from holding accounts. These obligations will take effect from 10 [...]
ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN84 meeting
Prep Week consists of 12 sessions covering a wide range of Internet governance topics, including updates on the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), contractual compliance, Universal Acceptance (UA), and ICANN’s grant program.
New York opens consultation on SAFE for Kids Act rules
Participation at this stage helps prevent weak enforcement mechanisms, closes potential loopholes, and signals public demand for meaningful protections against exploitative digital design.
