UK’s online safety rules take effect
The Online Safety Act has issued a final warning to social media platforms, giving them until March 2025 to address illegal content or face hefty fines.
United Nations takes steps to safeguard submarine cables
In an effort to protect vital undersea cables from damage and disruptions, the UN has launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing their resilience and accelerating repairs.
New committee to define AI standards in China
A new AI standards committee in China includes top tech firms and academic experts.
AI safeguards prove hard to define
The US AI safety chief warns of tough challenges.
UN Cybercrime Convention raises human rights concerns in the Arab region
The UN General Assembly is poised to adopt a new convention on cybercrime next month, raising concerns about threats to digital rights, particularly in the Arab region.
International Red Cross sets guidelines for AI use
The ICRC's approach prioritises ethical standards, focusing on humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
FCC targets cybersecurity in the telecom sector
A proposition for annual cybersecurity certifications for telecom firms.
New FDIC system targets fintech risks
FDIC proposes new rules but bolsters fintech oversight ahead of 2025 implementation.
UN and international agencies establish advisory body for submarine cables
The UN and other UN agencies have launched an advisory body to strengthen the security and resilience of submarine cables.
EU GPAI Code of Practice drafting sparks disagreements
The first draft of the EU AI Code is expected by November, with finalisation planned for 2025.
