Portugal to bring AI into bureaucracy to save time
Under new rules, most activities in Portugal could begin without a licence, with automatic approval granted if authorities fail to respond in time.
Knowledge House urges WSIS+20 to embed digital sovereignty and enforceable rights for the Global South
nowledge House’s submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft calls for enforceable global rules on digital sovereignty, data governance, and AI accountability. The organisation urges the UN to replace voluntary pledges with binding frameworks that protect collective data rights, ensure meaningful connectivity, and promote equitable access to technology for the Global South.
2025 State of Internet Freedom in Africa report is out
A new report by CIPESA warns that while artificial intelligence is reshaping Africa’s digital landscape with promising opportunities for governance, innovation, and civic participation, its unchecked use threatens to deepen inequalities, expand surveillance, and restrict online freedoms.
Amnesty Kenya issues study and practical guidelines to bolster data protection
The paired study and guidelines link real citizen experiences with practical compliance steps, underscoring that protecting personal data is central to protecting dignity, trust, and Kenya’s democracy.
Amsterdam court orders Meta to make no-profiling feeds easy to choose and keep
The Amsterdam District Court ordered Meta Platforms Ireland to let Dutch Facebook and Instagram users easily choose a non-profiling (e.g., chronological) feed and keep that choice in place across app sections and sessions. The court held that automatically reverting users to profiling feeds is a prohibited 'dark pattern' under the DSA.
Canada’s privacy commissioner supports bill to protect youth online
In his remarks, Commissioner Dufresne said that he supports this Bill as a way to help protect young people online.
The Informal Multistakeholder Sounding Board calls for greater transparency, human rights focus, and sustainable funding in WSIS+20 Process
The IMSB’s submission presents a detailed roadmap for deepening inclusivity, ensuring human-rights-based governance, and strengthening the institutional and financial foundations of the WSIS framework as it enters its third decade
APRICOT 84 opens call for presentations for 2026 meeting in Jakarta
Organisers are seeking proposals for technical tutorials, individual conference talks, chaired panels, and informal Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions.
US evaluation finds security and performance gaps in DeepSeek AI models
The CAISI report was produced as part of President Trump’s America’s AI Action Plan, which mandates federal evaluation of foreign AI systems and their potential security risks.
European competition chief says she does not support ‘stop-the-clock’ moves on EU laws, defends AI rules
Speaking at an event, Ribera said she would not support rolling back or backtracking on legislative initiatives, stressing that the bloc must build on, rather than undo, its progress.
