ICANN83 Prague Communique: GAC raises concerns over data access, equity, and oversight
The Communiqué touches on key issues such as privacy, data access, digital security, and internet governance, all areas of deep relevance to civil society.
EU reaches agreement on cross-border GDPR enforcement reform
The provisional deal now awaits formal approval by both the Council and the European Parliament. Once adopted, the new regulation will come into force across all member states.
EU seeks experts for new scientific panel to oversee AI Act implementation
This initiative marks a formal step toward structured oversight of high-risk AI systems in the EU, embedding expert-led evaluation mechanisms into the regulatory architecture envisioned by the AI Act.
ICANN opens consultation on updated unicode reference for internet domain names
ICANN is inviting feedback on the sixth version of the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-6), which determines which Unicode characters can be safely used in internationalized domain names. The update aims to expand linguistic diversity online while maintaining security and stability.
OpenAI launches new AI program for US government use
OpenAI for Government builds on current collaborations with various federal entities, including the U.S. National Laboratories, NASA, NIH, the Department of the Treasury, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
European Commission Releases Practical Guide for Local 5G Deployment
While the Guide is relevant to a broad range of actors, it is particularly tailored to meet the needs of technical developers and promoters seeking to turn 5G visions into practical, scalable solutions.
Nvidia’s sovereign AI vision gains EU support
Mistral and Nvidia team up to power Europe’s AI infrastructure.
European Commission’s generative AI outlook report: Between innovation and regulation
TheOutlook report, published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), explores the growing influence of generative AI (GenAI), with a focus on its relevance for the European Union. It examines how GenAI can contribute to innovation, improve productivity, and affect broader societal developments. The technology’s ability to generate content that resembles human output on a large scale marks a significant shift in the digital landscape.
2025 State of the Digital Decade report: Progress made, but gaps persist
The data shows persisting challenges, such as fragmented markets, overly complex regulations, security and strategic dependence.
UK National Cyber Security Centre calls for strategic cybersecurity policy agenda
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has urged the government to adopt a strategic cybersecurity policy agenda, citing legislative delays and insufficient market incentives for secure technology development.
