A new ITU report says closing the digital divide by 2030 will cost USD 2.6–2.8 trillion, with infrastructure making up the largest share. The agency urges global cooperation to ensure affordable, inclusive, and meaningful connectivity for all.
An international coalition of cybersecurity agencies has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers are breaking into telecom, government, and infrastructure networks worldwide to feed a global espionage system. The attackers exploit known weaknesses in routers and firewalls to secretly capture communications, track movements, and maintain long-term hidden access
Streamlined EU rules for AI and cybersecurity proposed by France and Germany
By setting clear labelling requirements and establishing responsibility across the content ecosystem, China is positioning itself to combat AI misuse and enhance digital content authenticity.
On 29 August, the co-facilitators for the WSIS+20 process issued the Zero Draft of the outcome document for the twenty-year review of the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). Spanning over 20 pages, the zero draft covers a wide range of issues related to the implementation of WSIS outcomes and the broader global digital governance architecture. It talks, for instance, about the challenges of addressing the persistent digital divides and of the need to advance the use of ICTs for sustainable development. It highlights the importance of ensuring that human rights are protected equally online and (See more)
A global report found 63% of employers say AI has significantly boosted productivity at work.
Officials acknowledge risks such as model opacity and algorithmic bias while pushing rapid AI growth.
The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has launched a new public consultation on the second draft of the 'Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries.' The revised proposal further refines earlier input gathered between April and May 2025 and aims to modernise the long-standing Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2), a foundational document defining how Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are established and governed.
NIST has updated its cybersecurity and privacy controls catalog to help organizations manage software updates and patches more securely. The changes include new safeguards for logging, root cause analysis, and cyber resiliency, all designed to keep systems safe while minimizing disruptions.
The Chinese National Network Security Standardization Technical Committee Secretariat (TC260) has launched a public consultation on a draft national standard for online authorisation protocols, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and identity authentication across China’s digital ecosystem. The consultation period runs until 26 October 2025. The proposed GB/T (non-binding) standard outlines a technical framework for third-party resource [...]
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
