A new position paper from European Digital Rights (EDRi) and partners argues that spyware has become 'one of the most pressing threats to democracy, fundamental rights, and cybersecurity' in the European Union and globally . It calls for a full EU-wide prohibition on the development, sale, export, and use of spyware.
The Communiqué touches on key issues such as privacy, data access, digital security, and internet governance, all areas of deep relevance to civil society.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Mistral and Nvidia team up to power Europe’s AI infrastructure.
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.
The data shows persisting challenges, such as fragmented markets, overly complex regulations, security and strategic dependence.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
