UK to ban public sector from paying ransomware demands
The UK government will introduce a ban on public sector organisations paying ransoms to cybercriminals, aiming to reduce the appeal of ransomware attacks against critical public services.
Facebook and Instagram to cease political ads across EU
In response to the EU’s new regulation on political advertising transparency, Meta will stop running all political, electoral, and social issue ads in EU countries starting October 2025.
Children increasingly turn to AI for companionship
Prolonged AI use may hinder children’s ability to reconnect with family and friends, warns a licensed counsellor.
EU study calls for overhaul of AI liability rules
The report warns that current laws, including the updated Product Liability Directive, fail to provide clear accountability or adequate compensation for AI-related harm.
EU issues guidance on public summaries of AI training data
The European Commission has released an explanatory notice and template detailing how providers of general-purpose AI models must disclose training data content, as required under Article 53(1)(d) of the EU AI Act.
EU and Japan deepen strategic digital, cybersecurity, and AI cooperation at 2025 Summit
At the 2025 EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo, both partners reaffirmed and expanded their strategic collaboration across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital policy, and economic security. The agreements reflect shared priorities in securing infrastructure, advancing responsible AI governance, and strengthening the digital foundations of global connectivity.
United States releases AI Action Plan
The White House has unveiled the America’s AI Action Plan outlining a comprehensive national strategy to secure US leadership in AI. The plan focuses on accelerating innovation, building critical infrastructure, and strengthening international cooperation and security.
US Executive Order directs agencies to avoid ideologically biased AI models
A new Executive Order signed on July 23, 2025, directs U.S. federal agencies to procure only those large language models (LLMs) that meet newly defined standards of truthfulness and ideological neutrality, citing concerns over the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles on AI outputs.
EU authorities issue joint warning on SharePoint vulnerabilities and urge immediate action
In response to the discovery and exploitation of multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premise Microsoft SharePoint servers, EU cybersecurity bodies have issued coordinated guidance for containment, assessment, and mitigation.
Commission launches consultation to shape EU action plan against cyberbullying
The European Commission has opened a public consultation and call for evidence to develop a comprehensive EU Action Plan against cyberbullying, due in early 2026, with a focus on safeguarding children and vulnerable youth online.
