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.
The Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board calls for greater transparency, human rights focus, and sustainable funding in WSIS+20 Process
The IMSB’s submission presents a detailed roadmap for deepening inclusivity, ensuring human-rights-based governance, and strengthening the institutional and financial foundations of the WSIS framework as it enters its third decade
APRICOT 84 opens call for presentations for 2026 meeting in Jakarta
Organisers are seeking proposals for technical tutorials, individual conference talks, chaired panels, and informal Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions.
US evaluation finds security and performance gaps in DeepSeek AI models
The CAISI report was produced as part of President Trump’s America’s AI Action Plan, which mandates federal evaluation of foreign AI systems and their potential security risks.
European competition chief says she does not support ‘stop-the-clock’ moves on EU laws, defends AI rules
Speaking at an event, Ribera said she would not support rolling back or backtracking on legislative initiatives, stressing that the bloc must build on, rather than undo, its progress.
ENISA report warns of rising cyber threats across europe
ENISA’s 2025 Threat Landscape report warns that Europe faces growing cyber risks, with DDoS attacks making up 77 percent of incidents and ransomware identified as the most damaging threat. The report highlights phishing as the main entry point for attackers, the rising use of AI in cyberattacks, and increasing pressure on public administrations and other critical sectors.
EU Ombudswoman investigates transparency in AI standards process
As a first step in the inquiry, the Ombudswoman has asked the Commission to reply to a series of questions concerning matters such as the composition of the group preparing the standards, the transparency rules applied by standardisation bodies, how the Commission is managing and monitoring the standardisation process, and how it will review its outcomes.
ICANN invites public feedback on proposed next round base gTLD registry agreement
This is the second round of public consultation, focusing on incremental changes made since the first.
EU launches funding call to strengthen media literacy for young Europeans
The projects are expected to run for up to two years and should involve a participatory process that reflects the diverse perspectives and media habits of Europe’s youth.
NIST Releases Draft Update to Cybersecurity Framework for Manufacturers
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the initial public draft of NIST Interagency Report (IR) 8183 Revision 2, titled Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Manufacturing Profile. The draft is open for public comment until 17 November 2025. The updated Manufacturing Profile provides a voluntary, risk-based approach to help manufacturers strengthen their cybersecurity [...]
