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.
Digital rights groups urge US Supreme Court to ban geofence warrants
Civil liberties organisations have asked the US Supreme Court to rule that geofence warrants violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), together with the A
European Commission publishes second draft code for labelling AI-generated content
The European Commission has released a revised draft of a voluntary code of practice designed to help organisations comply with transparency requirements for AI-generated content under the EU AI Act.
Civil society groups call for stronger digital participation in UN human rights system
A coalition of civil society organisations has submitted recommendations to the UN Secretary-General highlighting the need for stronger digital tools and online participation in the UN human rights treaty body system.
Internet Freedom Foundation urges Meta Oversight Board to strengthen rules on AI sexual deepfakes
The Internet Freedom Foundation has submitted recommendations to Meta’s Oversight Board calling for stronger policies against non-consensual sexualised images, including those generated by AI.
W3C publishes candidate standard for decentralized digital identifiers
The World Wide Web Consortium has released a candidate recommendation for Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) v1.1, a technical specification designed to support decentralised digital identity systems.
Council of Europe adopts recommendations on AI equality and technology-facilitated violence against women
The Council of Europe has adopted two new recommendations aimed at addressing discrimination in AI and strengthening accountability for violence against women and girls enabled by digital technologies.
