Stricter rules for WhatsApp after EU designation
EU violations could cost WhatsApp up to 6% of global revenue.
US court urged to reconsider net neutrality ruling after push from public interest groups
Public interest groups seek legal review over FCC's ability to implement net neutrality rules.
Singapore unveils new AI governance initiatives to strengthen global safety standards
Singapore introduced three new AI governance initiatives to enhance global safety, including a pilot for generative AI testing, a joint report with Japan on language-specific safeguards, and a Red Teaming Challenge evaluation to address cultural biases in AI models.
Civil society and experts oppose UK government move against encryption
In a joint letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, the signatories warned that creating backdoors would endanger user privacy, harm the UK’s tech sector, and undermine national security. They stressed that encryption is vital for protecting citizens, businesses, and vulnerable groups, as well as for maintaining international trust in UK digital products.
Paris AI Action Summit shifts focus to innovation, employment, and public good in AI governance
Despite lacking the support of the USA and the UK, which had differing policy priorities, the summit was seen as a forward-thinking and pragmatic redefinition of the AI agenda.
AI-powered search coming to Reddit
For years, Reddit users have contributed a vast pool of discussions and insights.
EU regulators to discuss DeepSeek over data privacy concerns
DeepSeek's AI system is facing scrutiny from European regulators over its use of personal data.
EDPB adopts new measures on age assurance, AI oversight, and anti-doping rules
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has set out new principles for age assurance, expanded its oversight to AI enforcement, and issued recommendations on the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code. The measures aim to protect children online, coordinate regulators’ response to AI risks, and safeguard athletes’ sensitive data while ensuring compliance with EU privacy law.
OECD and WTO joint report highlights economic impact of data regulation and advocates balanced approach
A new report by the WTO Secretariat and the OECD examines the economic implications of data flow regulation and data localisation. It highlights the importance of global solutions that promote free data flows paired with appropriate safeguards. This balanced approach to data regulation could yield significant economic benefits, particularly for low and lower-middle income economies. Conversely, restrictive data flow practices could lead to substantial global economic losses.
Rethinking AI regulation: Are new laws really necessary?
Diplo's executive director stresses the importance of upholding traditional legal principles like liability, transparency, and justice to ensure accountability for AI developers and users.
