ICANN has launched a request for information to find providers for two review panels that will oversee applications in the next round of new domain endings (gTLDs), set to open in April 2026. The panels will review applications involving geographic names and reserved names to ensure they follow ICANN’s rules, with responses due by 3 October 2025.
With a draft AI strategy completed, Zimbabwe will unveil a policy supporting AI-driven growth, local data storage and widespread connectivity by October.
Scientists detect widespread chatbot use in online questionnaires, pushing for stricter countermeasures to protect research credibility.
ICANN has launched a request for information on how to run auctions for the next round of new internet domain endings, known as generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The organization is seeking input from potential vendors on how to apply its auction rules in practice, with the aim of ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and efficient. Responses are due by 3 October 2025.
The UK has dropped its demand that Apple build a backdoor into its encrypted systems after opposition from the US, which warned it could endanger user security. Apple had challenged the order in court, saying such access would create risks for millions of users worldwide.
The probe will assess whether Meta’s generative AI tools facilitated exploitation or deception and whether the company misrepresented its child safety measures.
Reports of wrongful Instagram account suspensions have led to a petition urging Meta to address moderation errors and clarify the impact of recent policy updates.
Major platforms face scrutiny in the Netherlands as regulators intensify efforts to counter systemic online risks ahead of the October election.
Emotional tactics help AI chatbots secure private details with minimal user resistance.
Stricter UK rules for adult sites have triggered a surge in VPN downloads as users seek ways to bypass age verification requirements.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
