EU rules on general-purpose AI models now in effect
New EU rules enter into force 2 August, introducing penalties and national oversight under the AI Act's gradual rollout.
EU Commission endorses General-Purpose AI Code of Practice as tool for compliance under AI Act
The European Commission has issued an opinion confirming that the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice meets the requirements of Articles 53 and 55 of the AI Act. While non-binding, the Code is expected to play a key role in helping AI model providers demonstrate compliance with new EU obligations on transparency, copyright, and systemic risk management.
New research challenges long-held fears about children’s screen time
Studies suggest screen time alone does not harm children’s brains, challenging long-held views about tech and mental health.
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office releases updated guidance to prevent accidental data breaches in public disclosures
New measures aim to reduce risks when sharing documents containing hidden personal information
Ripe NCC calls for stronger multistakeholder alignment and a permanent IGF mandate in its WSIS+20 Elements Paper input
The RIPE NCC has submitted detailed input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging the Zero Draft to reaffirm the globally accepted multistakeholder model of internet governance, address persistent connectivity and capacity gaps, and strengthen alignment with the Global Digital Compact. The submission highlights WSIS achievements, identifies implementation and inclusion challenges, and calls for a permanent, well-funded IGF and a clearer, technically grounded approach to safeguarding the open, interoperable and secure architecture of the global internet.
GNI submits input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging stronger human-rights commitments
The Global Network Initiative has provided detailed input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, calling for the Zero Draft to embed international human rights law across all thematic areas, reaffirm the multistakeholder model as defined in the Tunis Agenda, renew and resource the IGF, and address systemic challenges ranging from biometric surveillance to shrinking civic space. The submission also emphasises the importance of linking WSIS with the Global Digital Compact and elevating regional perspectives, drawing on GNI’s work with partners across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Tech Global Institute backs joint civil-society proposals for WSIS+20 Elements Paper
Tech Global Institute has endorsed two major civil-society submissions to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, calling for a digital governance framework rooted in human rights, gender equality, and structural reform. The contributions, developed through the Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS, argue that the next phase of WSIS must confront Big Tech concentration, data extractivism, and global disparities in connectivity, AI, and financing.
Tech Global Institute backs civil-society input calling for rights-based approach in WSIS+20 process
The organisation notes that it will continue to work across global networks to support an inclusive, equitable and rights-driven digital future as WSIS+20 preparations continue.
ICANN urges WSIS+20 to reinforce multistakeholder governance and protect the Internet’s global interoperability
In its submission to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, ICANN highlights progress made since the original World Summit on the Information Society, warns against renewed fragmentation risks and calls for a Zero Draft that strengthens the multistakeholder model, the Internet Governance Forum and global coordination on emerging digital issues.
Australian Federal Court upholds online safety rnforcement against X Corp
X Corp argued that it was not legally bound to comply with the notice because it had absorbed Twitter Inc. through a merger and was not the original recipient.
