While the IETF’s efforts will help publishers and creators more precisely signal their preferences to AI crawlers, actual protection will depend on whether AI companies respect these new standards-or whether future laws will require them to do so.
The process acknowledges the need for greater international action while recognizing legitimate uses for cyber intrusion capabilities. It aims to establish guiding principles and policy options for various stakeholders involved in the development, facilitation, purchase, and use of these technologies
Natasha Cazenave of ESMA noted that over 95% of EU banks avoid crypto, but warned the sector’s growth could still threaten financial stability.
The AI continent action plan explains how to harness the untapped potential of our researchers and industries. It aims to shape the next phase of AI development, boosting economic growth, and strengthening our competitiveness in areas such as healthcare, cars, science and more.
The Commission’s plan will likely aim to standardize and simplify GDPR enforcement across the EU, in hopes of encouraging innovation and easing compliance, especially for smaller players.
Agencies are now required to appoint chief AI officers, craft generative AI strategies, and prioritise American-made tech, signalling a decisive shift toward AI-driven governance under President Trump.
As US courts merge twelve lawsuits accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of using copyrighted content without consent, protests erupt, and scrutiny intensifies.
The meeting allowed ministers to build on ongoing work and present new deliverables of the TTC after two and a half years of cooperation.
These policies aim to streamline bureaucratic processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure public trust while maintaining strong protections for privacy and civil rights.
The Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, adopted in Kigali, Rwanda, on April 4, 2025, outlines Africa's unified vision for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI development.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
