Updates
UNESCO report calls for regional approach to digital platform regulation
The report says digital platform regulation should move beyond content takedowns toward algorithmic oversight and transparency.
Vietnam’s new e-commerce law takes effect
AI tools are being deployed by major platforms in Vietnam to identify counterfeit products under new rules.
US House of Representatives passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
AI chatbots would be required to disclose they are not human under the newly passed bill.
CJEU court upholds €4.7 billion fine against Google in Android case
The ruling upholds EU findings that Google used its Android dominance to favour its own apps through restrictive pre-installation agreements with device makers.
Singapore proposes Digital Infrastructure Bill to strengthen cloud security
The new legislation supports Singapore’s digital economy by strengthening critical infrastructure security and sustainability.
EU launches Cybersecurity Skills Coalition EDIC
A new consortium will coordinate cybersecurity education, skills development and industry collaboration across the EU.
UN scientific panel publishes first global AI assessment ahead of Geneva governance dialogue
The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has published its first preliminary report ahead of the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. The assessment examines AI’s opportunities, risks, and governance challenges, providing an evidence-based foundation for international discussions on the future of AI.
France and WHO call for stronger safeguards for children online
Children’s wellbeing is at the centre of the latest WHO and France call for stronger digital governance and online safety.
UK and Germany deepen AI safety cooperation
New UK-Germany cooperation on AI safety and security will support exchanges between public-sector institutes.
UNICEF warns millions of children rely on AI for advice and learning
The UN agency finds that regulation is failing to keep pace with rapid adoption, leaving children exposed to emerging digital risks and vulnerabilities.
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