France is preparing draft legislation that would prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, with the proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron and expected to enter parliamentary debate in early 2026.
The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has welcomed the adoption of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Outcome Document by the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as a strong signal in support of multistakeholder cooperation, human rights–based digital development, and a secure and interoperable global Internet.
Poland has urged the European Commission to open proceedings against TikTok after AI-generated videos promoting Poland’s withdrawal from the EU circulated on the platform. Warsaw argues the case raises concerns about election interference and compliance with the EU’s Digital Services Act.
A new white paper developed through consultations with government and industry stakeholders outlines a policy direction for building artificial intelligence on India’s digital public infrastructure, with a focus on democratising access to computing resources and supporting inclusive innovation.
Chinese regulators have proposed new restrictions on how AI companies collect and use chat log data for model training, signalling a stronger emphasis on user consent, data protection, and safeguards for minors while continuing to support the development of interactive AI services.
The Delhi High Court has mandated enhanced electronic know-your-customer (e-KYC) verification for domain name registrants in India, citing links between anonymous registrations and cybercrime, including phishing and fraud.
Germany’s Minister for Digital Affairs says there is merit in considering restrictions on children’s access to social media, inspired by Australia’s under-16 account ban and amid a broader review of youth protection online.
Ireland is preparing to use its upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to advance proposals for identity-verified social media accounts, framing the initiative as a response to online abuse, disinformation, and risks to democratic debate.
As EU lawmakers prepare the Digital Fairness Act, features such as loot boxes and 'persuasive' game design are drawing heightened scrutiny over risks to children, consumer rights, and digital well-being.
Egypt has issued executive regulations bringing its 2020 personal data protection law into force. The new framework sets out concrete obligations for organisations, including registration, cross-border transfer controls, and breach notification requirements.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
