US Senator Hawley Launches probe into Meta’s AI chatbot policies for children
The probe will assess whether Meta’s generative AI tools facilitated exploitation or deception and whether the company misrepresented its child safety measures.
Instagram users report account suspensions over alleged policy violations
Reports of wrongful Instagram account suspensions have led to a petition urging Meta to address moderation errors and clarify the impact of recent policy updates.
Netherlands regulator presses tech firms over election disinformation
Major platforms face scrutiny in the Netherlands as regulators intensify efforts to counter systemic online risks ahead of the October election.
Study warns AI chatbots exploit trust to gather personal data
Emotional tactics help AI chatbots secure private details with minimal user resistance.
Age checks slash visits to top UK adult websites
Stricter UK rules for adult sites have triggered a surge in VPN downloads as users seek ways to bypass age verification requirements.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 Summary Report
This year’s meeting was especially significant, marking 20 years since the IGF was established. Over 9,000 participants from 165 countries took part in more than 260 sessions, both onsite and online.
ENISA explains how to meet new European security rules
ENISA guidance turns NIS2's legal language into practical actions for businesses.
ITU publishes update on its Child Online Protection Initiative and Global Programme for January–September 2025
The latest update from the International Telecommunication Union outlines substantial progress in training, national frameworks, multilingual resources and multistakeholder cooperation under the Child Online Protection Initiative between January and September 2025.
EU report finds promise and hurdles in using AI for healthcare
A recent study commissioned by the European Commission highlights the potential of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, diagnosis, and treatment in healthcare systems across Europe. While AI tools are available and show promising results, their integration into clinical practice remains limited due to regulatory complexity, organisational barriers, and issues of trust and data governance.
EU targets eight members states over cybersecurity directive implementation delay
Eight EU countries have been warned by the European Commission for failing to meet the October 2024 deadline to implement the NIS2 Directive, which strengthens cybersecurity rules across critical sectors.
