UK expands use of AI tools to support child abuse investigations
All police forces to gain access to digital tools under national effort to tackle exploitation
UK initiative targets digital and financial exclusion among low-income adults
Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership team up to boost online money management skills
EU proposal to scan private messages gains support
Nineteen EU states back a proposal to scan private messages on encrypted apps before encryption, raising major privacy concerns.
New Zealand introduces legal code to regulate use of biometric technologies
New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has issued a new legal framework governing the automated use of biometrics, aiming to safeguard personal privacy while supporting responsible innovation.
X challenges India’s expanded social media censorship in court
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is engaged in a legal battle with the Indian government over increased internet censorship under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.
German Trusted Flagger Controversy Raises Free Speech Concerns
Debate grows over government-funded reporting centres and their role in online content moderation
Creative industries raise concerns over the EU AI Act
A coalition of creative organisations has asked the European Commission to reconsider parts of the implementation process under Article 53 of the AI Act.
Global Digital Rights Coalition urges rights-based, inclusive direction for WSIS+20 Zero Draft
The Global Digital Rights Coalition for WSIS has submitted extensive joint input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, calling for the zero draft to be firmly anchored in international human rights law, strengthened on digital inclusion, and more explicit about the role of the multistakeholder model and the IGF. The coalition presents detailed language proposals across key themes, urging clearer commitments to human rights, meaningful connectivity, platform accountability, Global Majority participation and integration of the Global Digital Compact into the WSIS framework.
UK Online Safety Act under fire amid free speech and privacy concerns
Britain's recently enacted Online Safety Act, designed to safeguard children and curb illegal digital content, is drawing sharp criticism from tech platforms and free speech advocates.
EU rules on general-purpose AI models now in effect
New EU rules enter into force 2 August, introducing penalties and national oversight under the AI Act's gradual rollout.
