Korea delays decision on DeepSeek
Amid ongoing privacy discussions, Korea remains cautious about reinstating DeepSeek’s AI service. The Chinese app faces heightened scrutiny as officials work towards a data compliance agreement.
EU softens AI copyright rules
Amid European legal shifts, developers of general-purpose AI models are finding clearer ground, as the latest draft of the EU AI Act's copyright guidelines embraces practicality and proportionate enforcement.
ICANN seeks feedback on proposal for Thaana script internet rules
Public comments are open from 27 March to 7 May 2025. Anyone interested — including technical experts, community members, civil society or the general public — can provide feedback to help shape the final version of the rules.
WhatsApp wins support in EU fine appeal
The European Court of Justice is expected to rule on WhatsApp’s appeal after an advocate general recommended the case be referred back for further review.
NIST launches AI standards ‘Zero Drafts’ pilot project
The AI Standards 'Zero Drafts' initiative marks a pivotal step in ensuring AI standardisation efforts are timely, inclusive, and scientifically robust - laying the groundwork for a more trustworthy and interoperable AI ecosystem.
Mobile coverage from space may soon be reality
Mobile users across the UK could soon stay connected in remote areas without signal, thanks to a new proposal from Ofcom to support satellite-to-smartphone services.
Switzerland signs Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence
The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is a first-of-its-kind global legally binding instrument designed to ensure that AI upholds common standards in human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to minimise the risk of those rights and principles being undermined as a result of the use of AI.
Brazilian authorities reaffirm the World crypto ban over privacy concerns
The use of digital identity methods is growing, but privacy concerns continue to challenge projects like World ID in Brazil.
China’s AI industry is transforming with open-source models, challenging the OpenAI proprietary approach
The trend towards open-source frameworks in China suggests a path towards sustainable growth and inclusive technological advancement.
Meta’s use of pirated content in AI development raises legal and ethical challenges
The situation highlights the broader issue of balancing accessibility to information with the protection of intellectual property rights in the digital age.
