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Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability
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Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability

Nepal faces political crisis as protests turn deadly and civil society calls for accountability

By |2025-09-24T10:53:45+00:00September44 16, 2025|

Nepal is facing its worst political crisis in years as youth-led protests over corruption and digital freedoms have been met with lethal state violence, leaving at least 51 dead and over 1,000 injured. Civil society groups are calling for accountability, independent investigations, and protection of fundamental freedoms, warning that without urgent reforms the country risks sliding into deeper instability.

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China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework
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China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework

China releases version 2.0 of AI security governance framework

By |2025-09-18T08:35:48+00:00September53 16, 2025|

ChatGPT said: China has released Version 2.0 of its AI Security Governance Framework, an updated set of rules to manage the risks of artificial intelligence as the technology evolves. Building on the 2024 framework, the new version refines risk classifications, introduces graded levels of risk, and updates preventive measures.

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Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems
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Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems

Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems

By |2025-09-18T08:14:22+00:00September59 16, 2025|

Warsaw proposed suspending sanctions under Article 99 while keeping oversight powers, expanding the use of AI sandboxes, and providing clearer compliance guidance.

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Australia issues guidance on enforcing social media minimum age rules
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Australia issues guidance on enforcing social media minimum age rules

Australia issues guidance on enforcing social media minimum age rules

By |2025-09-17T07:28:56+00:00September25 16, 2025|

On 16 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner formally adopted the Social Media Minimum Age Regulatory Guidance under the Online Safety Act 2021. The document provides a framework for how providers of age-restricted social media platforms must meet their legal obligations to prevent children under 16 from holding accounts. These obligations will take effect from 10 [...]

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ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN84 meeting
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ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN84 meeting

ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN84 meeting

By |2025-09-16T22:00:14+00:00September03 15, 2025|

Prep Week consists of 12 sessions covering a wide range of Internet governance topics, including updates on the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), contractual compliance, Universal Acceptance (UA), and ICANN’s grant program.

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New York opens consultation on SAFE for Kids Act rules
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New York opens consultation on SAFE for Kids Act rules

New York opens consultation on SAFE for Kids Act rules

By |2025-09-17T07:35:59+00:00September24 15, 2025|

Participation at this stage helps prevent weak enforcement mechanisms, closes potential loopholes, and signals public demand for meaningful protections against exploitative digital design.

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