WhatsApp wins support in EU fine appeal
The European Court of Justice is expected to rule on WhatsApp’s appeal after an advocate general recommended the case be referred back for further review.
NIST launches AI standards ‘Zero Drafts’ pilot project
The AI Standards 'Zero Drafts' initiative marks a pivotal step in ensuring AI standardisation efforts are timely, inclusive, and scientifically robust - laying the groundwork for a more trustworthy and interoperable AI ecosystem.
Mobile coverage from space may soon be reality
Mobile users across the UK could soon stay connected in remote areas without signal, thanks to a new proposal from Ofcom to support satellite-to-smartphone services.
Switzerland signs Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence
The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is a first-of-its-kind global legally binding instrument designed to ensure that AI upholds common standards in human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to minimise the risk of those rights and principles being undermined as a result of the use of AI.
Brazilian authorities reaffirm the World crypto ban over privacy concerns
The use of digital identity methods is growing, but privacy concerns continue to challenge projects like World ID in Brazil.
China’s AI industry is transforming with open-source models, challenging the OpenAI proprietary approach
The trend towards open-source frameworks in China suggests a path towards sustainable growth and inclusive technological advancement.
Meta’s use of pirated content in AI development raises legal and ethical challenges
The situation highlights the broader issue of balancing accessibility to information with the protection of intellectual property rights in the digital age.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on WSIS+20 review modalities
On 25 March 2025, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution defining the modalities for the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (the WSIS+20 review). The resolution (A/RES/79/277), which follows the model of the WSIS+10 modalities resolution, outlines the following elements: One day after the adoption of the resolution, on 26 March 2025, multiple non-governmental stakeholders issued a letter outlining a set of recommendations ‘to help operationalise the WSIS+20 review modalities to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and meaningful stakeholder engagement’. The recommendations relate to:
NIST report unveils the tactics behind machine learning exploits
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published a comprehensive report titled Adversarial Machine Learning: A Taxonomy and Terminology of Attacks and Mitigations (NIST AI 100-2e2025), which addresses the increasing threats posed to artificial intelligence (AI) systems by adversarial machine learning (AML) techniques. The report provides a thorough analysis of the different types of attacks [...]
A connected future: Department for Education’s consultation on digital standards
A consultation launched will gather views on a long-term ambition for all schools and colleges to meet six core digital standards by 2030,
