Mexico drafts law to regulate AI
Creative associations argue that AI threatens jobs as companies adopt automated dubbing tools, with some studios already closing due to competition from AI-driven firms.
EU kicks off cybersecurity awareness campaign against phishing threats
The 2025 European Cybersecurity Month launches with a renewed emphasis on phishing, calling on citizens and organisations to sharpen their defences.
Italy’s digital agency calls for a stronger, more coherent WSIS+20 framework
AGID’s recommendations reflect a broader European view that digital governance must become more integrated, accountable, and rights-based. They aim to make the WSIS+20 outcome not just a reaffirmation of principles, but a practical roadmap that aligns existing UN efforts and ensures long-term institutional stability.
ICANN backs permanent IGF, warns against internet fragmentation in WSIS+20 input
n its submission, the organisation supports making the Internet Governance Forum permanent, warns against fragmented internet architectures, and calls for clearer recognition of the technical community’s role alongside continued progress on multilingual domain names and universal acceptance.
Portugal to bring AI into bureaucracy to save time
Under new rules, most activities in Portugal could begin without a licence, with automatic approval granted if authorities fail to respond in time.
Knowledge House urges WSIS+20 to embed digital sovereignty and enforceable rights for the Global South
nowledge House’s submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft calls for enforceable global rules on digital sovereignty, data governance, and AI accountability. The organisation urges the UN to replace voluntary pledges with binding frameworks that protect collective data rights, ensure meaningful connectivity, and promote equitable access to technology for the Global South.
2025 State of Internet Freedom in Africa report is out
A new report by CIPESA warns that while artificial intelligence is reshaping Africa’s digital landscape with promising opportunities for governance, innovation, and civic participation, its unchecked use threatens to deepen inequalities, expand surveillance, and restrict online freedoms.
Amnesty Kenya issues study and practical guidelines to bolster data protection
The paired study and guidelines link real citizen experiences with practical compliance steps, underscoring that protecting personal data is central to protecting dignity, trust, and Kenya’s democracy.
Amsterdam court orders Meta to make no-profiling feeds easy to choose and keep
The Amsterdam District Court ordered Meta Platforms Ireland to let Dutch Facebook and Instagram users easily choose a non-profiling (e.g., chronological) feed and keep that choice in place across app sections and sessions. The court held that automatically reverting users to profiling feeds is a prohibited 'dark pattern' under the DSA.
Canada’s privacy commissioner supports bill to protect youth online
In his remarks, Commissioner Dufresne said that he supports this Bill as a way to help protect young people online.
