The US government is preparing a comprehensive federal plan to expand American AI technology abroad while limiting the influence of restrictive state regulations, according to a draft document obtained by Reuters.
Anthropic has confirmed its intention to sign the EU’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aligning with European efforts to promote transparency, safety, and accountability in frontier AI development.
While current EU regulations such as the Digital Services Act already ban certain forms of manipulation, German authorities argue that enforcement remains inconsistent and that loopholes persist.
UN member states continue negotiations on the terms of reference and modalities for the International Scientific Panel on AI and a Global Dialogue on AI Governance, a process that started in January 2025 and follows up on a decision made in September 2024 to establish these two new mechanisms. On 17 July 2025, a fourth revision of the resolution (Rev4) negotiated in New York was published. The main substantive change in Rev4 is found in paragraph 8. Instead of requesting the President of the General Assembly to appoint co-facilitators to steer consultations on an AI governance resolution (as stated in Rev3), (See more)
Meta’s global affairs chief Joel Kaplan warned that the guidelines could hinder innovation and the growth of AI businesses in Europe.
Noyb criticised the three apps for not offering accessible or automated tools that would allow users to retrieve their data directly, noting that the platforms fell short of the transparency required by the regulation.
The guidelines represent the Commission’s interpretation of the AI Act and will be used to guide enforcement. While not legally binding, they provide a practical framework for identifying GPAI models, determining provider responsibilities, and understanding exemptions.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The paper outlines ETSI’s positions on accelerating standardisation, improving international influence, enhancing access and inclusiveness, and safeguarding the integrity of the European Standardisation System.
Signatories will be publicly listed on 1 August 2025, ahead of the entry into application of the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models on 2 August 2025.
The open letter dated 16 July 2025 from ICANN President and CEO Kurt Erik Lindqvist is a formal communication addressed to the Honorable Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius, and to Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee, the court-appointed Receiver of AFRINIC (African Network Information Center). The letter outlines ICANN’s serious concerns about AFRINIC’s recent governance crisis, particularly around its annulled board elections, and presents a call for transparency, compliance, and reform.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
