The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published an update from its Government and Intergovernmental Organization Engagement team, reviewing cyber discussions at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The report covers the second Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on ICT security, the Ad Hoc Committee on cybercrime (AHC), and the Global Digital Compact (GDC).
Diella, already active on Albania’s digital services portal, will now oversee public tenders, using AI to reduce bribery, conflicts of interest, and administrative delays.
The aim of the establishment of committees is to ensure that online platforms protect personal data, monitor security incidents, ensure compliance, and improve transparency through regular meetings and user communication.
The call for proposals is open to content creators, media organisations, technology companies, civil society groups, and social media platforms. Applications can be submitted between 30 September and 2 December 2025 via the EU’s Funding and Tenders Portal.
ICANN is seeking public feedback on proposed updates to how GNSO stakeholder groups and constituencies amend their charters. The goal is to modernise a process last revised in 2013, ensuring it reflects today’s more complex governance environment.
UNESCO and EU support Egypt’s efforts in responsible AI governance.
China’s rules will push organizations to invest in real-time monitoring and rapid decision-making to stay compliant.
NDAA moves to Senate with cyber and AI provisions aimed at securing networks and strengthening digital defence capabilities.
The European Commission’s 2025 Strategic Foresight Report emphasises the growing importance of digital technologies as a foundation for the European Union’s resilience, competitiveness, and security. The document highlights that technologies such as quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics, and advanced materials will shape Europe’s ability to respond to long-term challenges, from the green transition to healthcare and industrial competitiveness.
The Ontario case against OpenAI is Canada's first copyright lawsuit over generative AI training on media content.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
