W3C group releases five draft specifications on verifiable credentials
The Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published five draft documents covering updates to existing standards and new approaches for managing digital credentials.
UNESCO to launch AI in education observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean
UNESCO is set to unveil a new regional observatory on artificial intelligence in education. The initiative aims to support policy development, research, and coordination across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Commission steps up DSA enforcement on child safety and platform design
The European Commission is increasing enforcement of the Digital Services Act, focusing on risks to minors, platform design features, and age-verification systems.
EU Commission proposes data access measures for Google under Digital Markets Act
Market access improves as Google becomes central to EU search data sharing rules.
CDT highlights risks to human rights defenders in UN submission on digital technologies
A submission to the UN outlines how surveillance, AI, and online regulation may affect the safety and work of human rights defenders in the digital environment.
EU Digital Services Board discusses child protection and enforcement under DSA
The European Board for Digital Services reviewed enforcement actions and measures to protect minors online, including age verification tools and coordination across member states.
ETSI raises concerns over proposed changes in EU Cybersecurity Act revision
A position paper from ETSI outlines its views on the proposed Cybersecurity Act 2, focusing on standardisation, governance, and participation in cybersecurity frameworks.
Chinese science organisations release global AI governance initiative
A group of Chinese science and technology organisations has proposed a framework for global AI governance, focusing on risk management, international cooperation, and standard-setting.
Canada introduces cyber security certification for defence suppliers
Canada has launched a certification programme setting baseline cyber security requirements for companies involved in defence contracts.
Civil society groups raise concerns over proposed changes to EU AI Act
More than 40 organisations warn that revisions under the AI Omnibus package could weaken safeguards and reduce transparency in the EU’s artificial intelligence framework.
