Japan pledges billions and AI training to Africa
Over 30,000 AI experts will be trained as part of Japan’s plan to deepen ties with African nations.
Brazil advances legislation on age and identity verification in digital services
Brazil is moving forward with legislation requiring reliable age and identity verification on digital platforms to protect children online. The bill targets harmful content, underage access, and the rise of kidfluencers, while raising questions about privacy and data protection.
ICANN seeks public feedback on RDRS SC Report
The GNSO’s request for feedback is an opportunity for all stakeholders, including civil society, to help shape how this balance is achieved. Comments submitted during this consultation will guide whether ICANN moves forward with a permanent solution, known as the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD).
Austrian court rules newspaper’s ‘Pay or Okay’ ,odel violates privacy law
An Austrian court has ruled that newspaper Der Standard’s 'Pay or Okay' model, which required users to either accept tracking or pay a subscription, violates the EU’s GDPR. The court said the system did not provide valid consent, as users were only offered an “all or nothing” choice.
Rapper Bot dismantled after 370,000 global cyberattacks
Ethan Foltz, accused of running Rapper Bot as a DDoS-for-hire service, faces a possible 10-year prison sentence if found guilty.
NIST issues guidelines to detect fake face photos and prevent identity fraud
NIST has released practical guidelines to help organizations detect manipulated face photos, a growing tool of identity fraud. The advice emphasizes combining technology, human review, and prevention measures to strengthen trust in biometric identification systems.
AfDB backs AI training to drive Africa’s Agenda 2063
AfDB supports AI training to boost Africa’s Agenda 2063 goals with hands-on sessions for policymakers and practitioners.
ICANN seeks providers for domain name review panels
ICANN has launched a request for information to find providers for two review panels that will oversee applications in the next round of new domain endings (gTLDs), set to open in April 2026. The panels will review applications involving geographic names and reserved names to ensure they follow ICANN’s rules, with responses due by 3 October 2025.
Zimbabwe to launch national AI policy by October to boost digital sovereignty
With a draft AI strategy completed, Zimbabwe will unveil a policy supporting AI-driven growth, local data storage and widespread connectivity by October.
Study finds AI-generated responses flooding research platforms
Scientists detect widespread chatbot use in online questionnaires, pushing for stricter countermeasures to protect research credibility.
