OpenAI is pushing back against a request from The New York Times for access to roughly 20 million ChatGPT conversations, warning that releasing such a dataset could expose sensitive user information and undermine public trust.
The Gigabit Infrastructure Act has entered into force, introducing new EU-wide rules to cut costs, simplify permits and accelerate the rollout of fibre and 5G networks. The legislation aims to boost Europe’s digital readiness by improving infrastructure sharing, coordinating civil works and ensuring new and renovated buildings are equipped for high-speed connectivity.
noyb, EDRi, and ICCL have jointly sent an open letter to the European Commission warning that the proposed Digital Omnibus package risks weakening protections in the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and AI Act. The groups argue that key concepts may be redefined in ways that enable broader data exploitation while reducing oversight. They urge the Commission to withdraw deregulatory measures and conduct a full, transparent review before pursuing legislative changes.
The new EU-Switzerland agreement opens full participation in Horizon Europe and Digital Europe.
Interested alumni can find detailed information and application instructions on ICANN’s Fellowship Program webpage.
At the CELAC–EU Summit in Colombia, the European Union and 33 Latin American and Caribbean nations adopted a joint roadmap to deepen cooperation on democracy, trade, and sustainable development. The plan includes major investments in clean energy, digital infrastructure, and disaster resilience, alongside initiatives on citizen security and social care, reaffirming the regions’ shared commitment to fair, multilateral partnership.
Proposals must be submitted by 24 November 2025. Accepted hosts will contribute to a global series of coordinated activities aimed at improving multilingual access to the internet’s infrastructure.
In an open letter, the scientists warn that repeating unverified assertions from tech CEOs risks distorting EU policymaking and undermining the credibility of the Commission’s work on AI regulation.
The partners state that children’s online safety can only be effectively addressed through coordinated action, as young people use digital platforms that operate across borders.
The Recommendation urges governments to develop national regulations that protect mental privacy, ensure equitable access to therapeutic technologies and prevent misuse in commercial or employment settings. It highlights the risk of products that can influence behaviour or foster dependency, calling for clearer oversight and evidence-based evaluation.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
