These new rules are grounded in China’s broader legal framework for data protection and cybersecurity and aim to limit the risks of overuse or abuse of facial recognition. Authorities will supervise compliance, and violations could result in legal penalties or even criminal charges.
The EU's digital rulebook is being blamed unfairly, says Henna Virkkunen, who points out that Meta and X remove more content under their own terms than EU law requires.
Experts say AI already harms the vulnerable and marginalised, urging Croatia to adopt stricter rules instead of copying the EU Act without deeper protections.
China urges SCO states to ensure secure and fair AI development.
The Commission's investigations into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos focus on the risks for the protection of minors, including those linked to the absence of effective age verification measures.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration urges the the Federal Communications Commission to streamline submarine cable rules, keep the 25-year license, and improve agency coordination to protect security and investment.
The publication of harmonised standards and clear testing criteria is expected to simplify the compliance process, particularly for smaller manufacturers that may lack extensive in-house regulatory expertise
Consumer groups have raised concerns despite a German ruling that supports Meta’s AI data practices.
Human rights groups have unequivocally condemned Jordan’s latest media crackdown as a serious violation of constitutional and international protections for freedom of expression. They urge immediate reversal of the bans, transparency, and comprehensive legal reform to ensure that Jordan’s laws align with its human rights obligations and protect the essential role of independent media in society/
Talks on US-EU trade tariffs will resume, with a new deadline set for 9 July 2025.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
