CDT Europe report questions whether EU rules can curb AI-generated image abuse
CDT Europe’s latest report analyses how EU legislation could be used to address the growing spread of AI-generated deepfakes.
Australia expands age verification rules to AI chatbots, app stores and online platforms
Australia has introduced new age assurance requirements covering AI chatbots, app stores, gaming platforms and pornography sites as part of broader efforts to protect minors online.
New Zealand parliamentary committee proposes age assurance for social media
A parliamentary committee in New Zealand has recommended introducing age assurance for social media platforms and new rules addressing deepfake pornography, online advertising, and algorithmic systems.
White House publishes new US cyber strategy outlining six policy priorities
The US administration has released a new national cyber strategy setting out priorities for defending critical infrastructure, strengthening cyber capabilities, and shaping global technology competition.
Indonesia adopts regulation banning under-16s from high-risk digital platforms
Indonesia has introduced a new regulation requiring digital platforms to prevent children under the age of 16 from creating accounts on services classified as high risk.
W3C publishes first draft of YAML-LD 1.0 to simplify linked data formats
The World Wide Web Consortium has released the first public working draft of YAML-LD 1.0, a proposed format that aims to make linked data easier to write and read using the YAML language.
ITU adopts new standard for free-space optical links in mobile networks
A new ITU recommendation sets technical specifications for terrestrial free-space optical systems designed to support short-range mobile backhaul infrastructure.
Singapore orders Meta to block religiously offensive video under Online Criminal Harms Act
Singapore authorities issued orders to Meta to disable access to social media posts containing a video considered insulting to Islam.
EU debates stronger child protection measures in upcoming Digital Fairness Act
European Union governments are discussing how stronger safeguards for minors could be integrated into the planned Digital Fairness Act, a new initiative aimed at improving consumer protection on digital platforms.
European Commission launches expert panel on child safety online
A new expert panel established by the European Commission will examine risks and protections related to children’s use of social media and advise on possible EU-wide age limits.
