EU launches RAISE virtual institute to coordinate artificial-intelligence research
Funded under Horizon Europe, RAISE brings together research talent and data resources to make the EU a global leader in AI-powered scientific innovation.
Mexico’s proposed data-collection laws raise questions about privacy and oversight
Mexico is considering a package of laws that would expand government access to personal data and introduce new large-scale information systems.
Civil-society coalitions issue summary statement stressing human rights at core of WSIS+20 process
The coalitions call for governments to retain explicit language referencing international human rights treaties and principles, including Article 19 on freedom of expression and gender equality commitments, in the WSIS+20 document.
Canadian Government’s AI consultation sparks strong ppposition from civil society groups
In an open letter to Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon, more than 100 organisations and experts call for a longer consultation period, a more representative task force, and a rewritten survey free of leading language. They argue that Canada’s AI strategy demands careful engagement on issues ranging from labour exploitation and algorithmic discrimination to privacy risks and environmental impacts.
GSMA report: Digital reforms could add UGX 14.6 trillion to Uganda’s economy by 2030
The study, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Uganda, highlights the central role of mobile connectivity in Uganda’s digital economy.
Italy lists online platforms required to verify users’ age before accessing adult content
The list issued on 31 October 2025 identifies 48 platforms that fall under the obligation.
EU seeks public input to shape upcoming Quantum Act
The law will build on existing EU initiatives, including the Quantum Europe Strategy, the Chips Act, and the EuroHPC high-performance computing programme. It is also linked to the EU’s work on secure quantum communication infrastructure through projects like EuroQCI.
Advocate General says privacy rights not breached by targeted seizure of work emails
An Advocate General of the CJEU has issued an opinion stating that national competition authorities may lawfully access employee emails without a court order, provided strong legal safeguards and proportionality checks are in place. The case, triggered by a challenge from Portuguese medical companies, raises important questions about the balance between privacy rights and competition-law enforcement across the EU.
ICANN names future meeting hosts for 2026–2027
CANN has announced the host cities for three upcoming public meetings, confirming events in Seville in June 2026, Muscat in October 2026, and Vancouver in June 2027.
EU moves to bolster digital sovereignty with new Digital Commons consortium
France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are founding members of the new consortium.
