The guidelines represent the Commission’s interpretation of the AI Act and will be used to guide enforcement. While not legally binding, they provide a practical framework for identifying GPAI models, determining provider responsibilities, and understanding exemptions.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the revision of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The paper outlines ETSI’s positions on accelerating standardisation, improving international influence, enhancing access and inclusiveness, and safeguarding the integrity of the European Standardisation System.
The Global Digital Justice Forum has submitted an extensive contribution to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, urging UN member states to place digital justice, public interest governance and structural reforms at the centre of the Zero Draft. The submission highlights persistent global inequalities, Big Tech consolidation, failures of market-led connectivity, and the need for public financing, community-driven digital commons, international tax justice, and rights-centred data and AI governance. It positions WSIS+20 as a pivotal moment to rethink global digital governance and realign it with social justice, ecological sustainability and democratic participation.
Signatories will be publicly listed on 1 August 2025, ahead of the entry into application of the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models on 2 August 2025.
The open letter dated 16 July 2025 from ICANN President and CEO Kurt Erik Lindqvist is a formal communication addressed to the Honorable Avinash Ramtohul, Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius, and to Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee, the court-appointed Receiver of AFRINIC (African Network Information Center). The letter outlines ICANN’s serious concerns about AFRINIC’s recent governance crisis, particularly around its annulled board elections, and presents a call for transparency, compliance, and reform.
The code will be complemented by guidelines, clarifying which models fall within the scope of the AI Act's GPAI rules. The AI Act’s obligations on GPAI models will enter into force on 2 August 2025.
The European Commission has launched a call for applications to join the Advisory Forum established under the AI Act. The forum will support the effective implementation of the regulation by offering independent advice and technical expertise from diverse sectors. Applications are open until 14 September 2025.
Europe launches Eurosky to reduce tech reliance on the U.S. and boost digital sovereignty.
EXA Infrastructure has launched a major 1,200 km fibre route connecting key European hubs, featuring the first new North Sea subsea cable in 25 years.
The Agency recommends that entities implementing or providing applications and services based on AI systems, as soon as they become obligated by the future full implementation of the RIA, be prepared to meet their obligations by taking appropriate measures to ensure full compliance.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
