AI and cyber priorities headline massive US defence budget bill
NDAA moves to Senate with cyber and AI provisions aimed at securing networks and strengthening digital defence capabilities.
The EU’s 2025 Strategic Foresight Report: Digital technologies and frontier AI in focus
The European Commission’s 2025 Strategic Foresight Report emphasises the growing importance of digital technologies as a foundation for the European Union’s resilience, competitiveness, and security. The document highlights that technologies such as quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics, and advanced materials will shape Europe’s ability to respond to long-term challenges, from the green transition to healthcare and industrial competitiveness.
Canadian news publishers clash with OpenAI in landmark copyright case
The Ontario case against OpenAI is Canada's first copyright lawsuit over generative AI training on media content.
Unlocking the EU digital future with eIDAS 2 and digital wallets
eIDAS 2 and the European Digital Identity Wallet aim to secure online interactions, reduce bureaucracy, and empower citizens across the EU with a reliable and user-friendly digital identity.
Australia introduces landmark /online Safety Code
Australia has unveiled a new Online Safety Code requiring digital platforms, gaming services, and AI chatbots to curb harmful material. The rules mandate risk assessments, age checks, and reporting tools to prevent child grooming, sextortion, and the spread of violent or explicit content. Services deemed high-risk, including certain AI companion chatbots, face strict Tier 1 obligations under the Code
Europe moves to build its own digital infrastructure
A new cross-border initiative is setting the stage for stronger digital independence by bringing together governments determined to create their own trusted infrastructure.
UK to toughen online safety laws to protect people from self-harm content
The UK will amend the Online Safety Act to make self-harm content a priority offence. Tech companies will be legally required to detect and remove harmful material before it reaches users, with Ofcom overseeing enforcement.
ICANN seeks feedback on report addressing DNS abuse mitigation
CANN’s GNSO is asking for input on its Preliminary Issue Report about DNS abuse mitigation. The consultation could pave the way for new global policies to address security threats and strengthen trust in the internet.
Anthropic to pay $1.5B to settle authors’ lawsuit over pirated books
AI company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by authors who said their books were illegally taken from pirate websites and used to train its chatbot, Claude. If approved by a San Francisco judge, the deal would be one of the largest copyright recoveries in history. The settlement will [...]
KICTANet calls for binding global rules on participation, funding, and rights ahead of WSIS+20
KICTANet has urged the UN to make participation, financing, and human rights legally binding in the WSIS+20 outcome, warning that earlier digital governance efforts failed to deliver inclusion or accountability for the Global South. The organisation calls for guaranteed funding for participation, predictable financing mechanisms for connectivity and digital literacy, and stronger protections for freedom of expression and data privacy.
