Australia reverses its stance and restricts YouTube for children under 16
From December, YouTube must block accounts for Australians under 16 or face massive fines.
ECOSOC adopts CSTD draft resolution on WSIS outcomes implementation
UN bodies called to align digital strategies and avoid duplication in implementing sustainable development through technology.
ICANN Launches RST v2.0 for Evaluating gTLD Registry Service Providers
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has introduced Registry System Testing (RST) v2.0 to assess the technical capabilities of registry service providers (RSPs) participating in the upcoming New gTLD Program.
Google confirms it has not received UK backdoor demand for encrypted data
Following scrutiny over secret surveillance demands, Google says it has not been asked by the UK government to build encryption backdoors, distancing itself from reported pressure placed on Apple.
Google to sign EU’s AI Code of Practice despite concerns over innovation risks
Google has agreed to endorse the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice aimed at guiding compliance with the AI Act, while warning that some provisions may hinder Europe's AI competitiveness.
Tech giants back Trump’s AI deregulation plan amid public concern over societal impacts
Amid soaring industry support and fierce public opposition, the recent AI summit spotlighted the intensifying clash between deregulation ambitions and calls for responsible, inclusive AI governance.
ICANN launches self-service testing platform for new gTLD registry providers
ICANN has released an upgraded version of its Registry System Testing service aimed at streamlining technical evaluations for registry operators and service providers in the upcoming gTLD application round.
Germany’s cybersecurity agency warns of hidden dangers in biased AI systems
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a comprehensive whitepaper on bias in artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked bias can compromise not only fairness but also cybersecurity in AI systems. The paper outlines concrete steps developers and organizations must take to detect, prevent, and mitigate bias throughout the AI lifecycle.
X implements age Checks in Ireland Under Online Safety Code
Social media platform X has introduced age verification measures in Ireland to comply with the country’s Online Safety Code, but full compliance remains under review.
China unveils Global AI Governance Action Plan two days after US strategy
China released its Action Plan for Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence on 26 July 2025, just two days after the United States published its own AI action plan. The Chinese plan outlines a multilateral framework to guide the development, deployment, and governance of AI technologies.
