Poland seeks delay of EU AI Act penalties for high-risk systems
Warsaw proposed suspending sanctions under Article 99 while keeping oversight powers, expanding the use of AI sandboxes, and providing clearer compliance guidance.
Ghana launches national privacy campaign
The aim of the campaign is to protect personal data and boost digital trust.
Australia issues guidance on enforcing social media minimum age rules
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 [...]
ICANN publishes prep week schedule ahead of ICANN84 meeting
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.
New York opens consultation on SAFE for Kids Act rules
Participation at this stage helps prevent weak enforcement mechanisms, closes potential loopholes, and signals public demand for meaningful protections against exploitative digital design.
France pushes for nighttime social media curfews for teens
The proposed law targets platforms like TikTok, amid growing concerns over mental health risks and algorithm-driven exposure to harmful content.
Pope Leo XIV urges deeper reflection on AI and human dignity
Speaking at the Vatican, the Pope argued that AI governance should not focus solely on technical safeguards or compliance measures.
Cameroon faces renewed internet disruptions
Residents and local groups say connectivity has been unreliable for days, limiting access to news, emergency information, banking and mobile money services, and routine communications.
The US Federal Trade Commission investigates AI chatbots sesigned as xompanions, with focus on child safety
The FTC has launched an inquiry into AI chatbots acting as digital companions, sending information requests to seven major firms including Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, and X.AI. The study will focus on child safety, data use, and whether companies are taking adequate steps to prevent harm, particularly under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
EU Data Act comes into force
The EU Data Act takes effect on September 12, 2025, giving users the right to access and share data from connected devices like cars and smartwatches. From 2026, products must be designed to allow free data access, opening opportunities for small businesses to offer new services and reducing manufacturers’ exclusive control.
