Germany to supports EU ban on dark patterns
While current EU regulations such as the Digital Services Act already ban certain forms of manipulation, German authorities argue that enforcement remains inconsistent and that loopholes persist.
Fourth revision of draft UNGA resolution for Scientific Panel on AI and Dialogue on AI Governance
UN member states continue negotiations on the terms of reference and modalities for the International Scientific Panel on AI and a Global Dialogue on AI Governance, a process that started in January 2025 and follows up on a decision made in September 2024 to establish these two new mechanisms. On 17 July 2025, a fourth revision of the resolution (Rev4) negotiated in New York was published. The main substantive change in Rev4 is found in paragraph 8. Instead of requesting the President of the General Assembly to appoint co-facilitators to steer consultations on an AI governance resolution (as stated in Rev3), (See more)
Meta rejects EU AI Code of Practice, calling it a threat to growth
Meta’s global affairs chief Joel Kaplan warned that the guidelines could hinder innovation and the growth of AI businesses in Europe.
Noyb files GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, and WeChat over data access
Noyb criticised the three apps for not offering accessible or automated tools that would allow users to retrieve their data directly, noting that the platforms fell short of the transparency required by the regulation.
The IGF Dynamic Coalitions Coordination Group call for stronger recognition, accessibility, and sustainable support in the WSIS+20 process
The IGF Dynamic Coalitions Coordination Group (DCCG) has submitted a comprehensive joint input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging negotiators to recognise the year-round work of Dynamic Coalitions, ensure a sustainable and permanent IGF mandate, and integrate accessibility, capacity building, cybersecurity, open education, and media sustainability across the Zero Draft. The submission also compiles detailed thematic contributions from individual coalitions, highlighting gaps and proposing concrete language to strengthen inclusion, rights-based governance, and multistakeholder participation.
European Commission issues guidelines on obligations for general-purpose AI models ahead of AI act implementation
The guidelines represent the Commission’s interpretation of the AI Act and will be used to guide enforcement. While not legally binding, they provide a practical framework for identifying GPAI models, determining provider responsibilities, and understanding exemptions.
ETSI position paper on the revision of EU standardisation regulation
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The paper outlines ETSI’s positions on accelerating standardisation, improving international influence, enhancing access and inclusiveness, and safeguarding the integrity of the European Standardisation System.
Global Digital Justice Forum calls for structural reforms, public financing and digital democracy in its WSIS+20 input
The Global Digital Justice Forum has submitted an extensive contribution to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging UN member states to place digital justice, public interest governance and structural reforms at the centre of the Zero Draft. The submission highlights persistent global inequalities, Big Tech consolidation, failures of market-led connectivity, and the need for public financing, community-driven digital commons, international tax justice, and rights-centred data and AI governance. It positions WSIS+20 as a pivotal moment to rethink global digital governance and realign it with social justice, ecological sustainability and democratic participation.
AI office opens signature process for General-Purpose AI Code of Practice
Signatories will be publicly listed on 1 August 2025, ahead of the entry into application of the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models on 2 August 2025.
ICANN raises concerns over AFRINIC election irregularities
The open letter dated 16 July 2025 from ICANN President and CEO Kurt Erik Lindqvist is a formal communication addressed to the Honorable Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius, and to Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee, the court-appointed Receiver of AFRINIC (African Network Information Center). The letter outlines ICANN’s serious concerns about AFRINIC’s recent governance crisis, particularly around its annulled board elections, and presents a call for transparency, compliance, and reform.
