EU court sides with Italy in Google antitrust case
A ruling against the US giant that emphasizes fair competition and platform interoperability.
Civil society urges EU negotiators to strengthen GDPR enforcement rules, warning against missed opportunity to rein in Big Tech
The groups argue that without clear, rights-focused procedures, the GDPR will remain strong in theory but weak in practice, leaving individuals without meaningful ways to enforce their data rights.
Waze faces stricter EU rules as platform reaches key user threshold
After surpassing 50 million monthly users, Waze is required to strengthen its content moderation efforts.
US lawmakers criticise EU’s Digital Markets Act
Jim Jordan and Scott Fitzgerald question EU rules on Big Tech.
Overview of AI policy in 15 jurisdictions
These approaches illustrate a global shift towards embracing AI’s transformative potential while considering the ethical and societal implications, fostering international cooperation to future-proof technological advancements.
GPD and ECNL call for rights-based design of UN’s new AI governance bodies
Global Partners Digital and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law have submitted a detailed joint response to the UN consultation on the creation of two new global AI governance mechanisms: the AI Scientific Panel and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Their submission argues that both bodies must be anchored in international human rights law, structurally designed to ensure meaningful civil-society participation, and built around transparent, balanced and globally representative processes.
Stricter rules for WhatsApp after EU designation
EU violations could cost WhatsApp up to 6% of global revenue.
US court urged to reconsider net neutrality ruling after push from public interest groups
Public interest groups seek legal review over FCC's ability to implement net neutrality rules.
Singapore unveils new AI governance initiatives to strengthen global safety standards
Singapore introduced three new AI governance initiatives to enhance global safety, including a pilot for generative AI testing, a joint report with Japan on language-specific safeguards, and a Red Teaming Challenge evaluation to address cultural biases in AI models.
Civil society and experts oppose UK government move against encryption
In a joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, the signatories warned that creating backdoors would endanger user privacy, harm the UK’s tech sector, and undermine national security. They stressed that encryption is vital for protecting citizens, businesses, and vulnerable groups, as well as for maintaining international trust in UK digital products.
