DOGE transfers social security data to the cloud, sources say
A report indicates DOGE transferred Social Security data to a cloud environment outside usual oversight, prompting a review of federal security and data management practices.
EU kaunches survey to hear from children and teens about cyberbullying
The EU is asking children aged 12–17 to take part in a survey on cyberbullying to help shape its new Action Plan. Responses are anonymous, and the survey is open until 29 September 2025.
Kazakhstan backs China’s proposal for global AI cooperation organisation
Kazakhstan has endorsed China’s proposal to create a Global Organization for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting its own digital ambitions. President Tokayev pointed to projects like the AlemAI center, the country’s first supercomputer, and the planned Alatau City tech hub as part of Kazakhstan’s strategy to become a regional innovation leader.
Uruguay becomes first Latin American country to sign global AI treaty
Uruguay has become the first Latin American nation to sign the Council of Europe’s global AI treaty, joining 16 other countries and the EU. The treaty sets legally binding rules to ensure AI development respects human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
ChatGPT safety checks may trigger police action
Beyond threats, OpenAI is working on detecting risky behaviours in ChatGPT, such as sleep deprivation and unsafe stunts, offering guidance toward trusted contacts and therapists.
Closing the digital divide by 2030 could cost up to USD 2.8 Trillion, ITU report finds
A new ITU report says closing the digital divide by 2030 will cost USD 2.6–2.8 trillion, with infrastructure making up the largest share. The agency urges global cooperation to ensure affordable, inclusive, and meaningful connectivity for all.
Global agencies warn of Chinese cyber espionage through network hacking
An international coalition of cybersecurity agencies has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers are breaking into telecom, government, and infrastructure networks worldwide to feed a global espionage system. The attackers exploit known weaknesses in routers and firewalls to secretly capture communications, track movements, and maintain long-term hidden access
France and Germany unite on digital sovereignty, AI, quantum and cloud technologies
Streamlined EU rules for AI and cybersecurity proposed by France and Germany
China enforces new AI content identification rules starting today
By setting clear labelling requirements and establishing responsibility across the content ecosystem, China is positioning itself to combat AI misuse and enhance digital content authenticity.
Zero Draft of WSIS+20 outcome document made available
On 29 August, the co-facilitators for the WSIS+20 process issued the Zero Draft of the outcome document for the twenty-year review of the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). Spanning over 20 pages, the zero draft covers a wide range of issues related to the implementation of WSIS outcomes and the broader global digital governance architecture. It talks, for instance, about the challenges of addressing the persistent digital divides and of the need to advance the use of ICTs for sustainable development. It highlights the importance of ensuring that human rights are protected equally online and (See more)
