Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has launched enforcement action against a major AI-powered nudify service accused of failing to prevent children from accessing sexually explicit deepfake content.
The Federal Trade Commission has begun enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, requiring platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of valid requests.
A coalition led by SMEX says Gulf governments are using cybercrime and security laws to suppress online reporting and sharing of information related to Iranian attacks across the region.
The European Commission has launched a public feedback process on draft guidance explaining how high-risk AI systems should be identified under the EU AI Act.
The European Commission has delayed publication of its planned tech sovereignty package for a third time, as debates intensify over Europe’s industrial strategy for cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, and digital autonomy.
Digital rights organisation Paradigm Initiative has announced its support for a constitutional case before Tanzania’s High Court challenging restrictions on access to X, arguing that any limitations on digital platforms must comply with constitutional and human rights standards.
A submission by the Tech Global Institute calls on the UN’s upcoming AI governance dialogue to address structural inequalities in global AI development, oversight, and participation.
The European Commission is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of the EU’s copyright framework and the impact of generative AI on licensing, enforcement, and creators’ rights.
The Global Network Initiative has urged India to withdraw or revise proposed IT Rules amendments, citing risks to privacy, free expression, and due process.
A submission by the Global South Alliance urges the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to prioritise human rights, interoperability, and meaningful participation from Global South communities in emerging AI governance frameworks.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
