European Commission launches consultation on data use in AI development
The Commission invites academia, researchers, and industry to provide their feedback to the consultation by 18 July.
The United Nations calls for urgent regulation of military AI
The US is increasing export controls on advanced AI chips to limit China’s technological and military progress. In response, China has strongly condemned these actions as 'bullying' and protectionism.
European experts convene in Stavanger to harmonise AI standards
The successful Stavanger plenary sets the stage for finalising key AI standards in 2026, in time for the AI Act’s implementation.
EU and Republic of Korea hold 7th Cyber Dialogue in Seoul
During the dialogue, the EU and the Republic of Korea exchanged on cyber policy developments and discussed the cyber threat landscape and respective frameworks to prevent, deter and respond to cyber threats.
European Commission propose new regulation to ease compliance for small mid-cap firms
By amending these texts, the European Commission aims to simplify compliance obligations for companies that fall just outside the SME category but still face significant administrative burdens under current rules.
Lawmakers discuss reported temporary pause in US offensive cyber operations against Russia
US lawmakers discussed a reported one-day pause in offensive cyber operations against Russia, with differing accounts from officials and no confirmation from the Department of Defence.
Netherlands expands espionage laws to include cyber activities
The Netherlands has expanded its espionage laws to include digital espionage and foreign state-linked activities that threaten national interests, introducing stricter penalties for cyber offenses and enhancing protections for critical infrastructure and sensitive technologies.
France, Spain, and Greece push for EU-wide restrictions on children’s social media access
The policy paper from France, Spain, and Greece will be formally presented to other EU digital ministers during their meeting on 5 June 2025, where it is expected to generate significant discussion. The timing of this proposal is strategic, as it comes shortly after the Commission presented draft guidelines to protect minors under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Australia: National Cyber Security guidance reframes geo-blocking in broader context
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released new guidance urging organisations to use geo-blocking only as part of a broader, layered cybersecurity strategy, warning that IP-based location data is often unreliable and can lead to operational disruptions and misattributed threats.
Lords reject UK AI copyright bill again
The House of Lords insists AI development should not come at the expense of artists' rights and fair compensation.
