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Reddit Lawsuit Challenges AI Training on User Data
Reddit has initiated legal proceedings against companies alleged to have scraped user-generated data from its platform without authorization. The lawsuit centers on the use of Reddit’s publicly accessible content to train large language models (LLMs), which Reddit claims violates its API terms of service and intellectual property rights. Reddit revised its API terms in 2023,…
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EU Launches Powerful New Cyber Blueprint to Tackle Crisis Threats
The European Union has officially adopted the Cyber Blueprint, a new framework to coordinate cybersecurity crisis response across Member States. This move comes amid growing concern over ransomware, supply chain attacks, and threats to critical infrastructure, all of which demand fast, collective action at both national and international levels. What is the Cyber Blueprint? The Cyber…
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Canada and UK Collaborate on Software Security Standards for Vendors
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security partnered with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to release a joint Software Security Code of Practice and supporting guidance for software vendors. This initiative addresses growing concerns around software supply chain attacks and vulnerabilities caused by weak development or maintenance…
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Cyber Resilience Act: Strengthening Digital Security for EU
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a new EU regulation aimed at improving the cybersecurity of products that include digital elements—from everyday smart devices like baby monitors and smartwatches to more complex connected systems. These products are becoming increasingly common, yet many users remain unaware of the security risks they can pose. The CRA ensures that manufacturers and…
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Protecting Digital Media: New Global Guidelines for AI-Era Security
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre), alongside the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and international partners, has released new cybersecurity guidance addressing content credentials and the integrity of multimedia in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration includes: With the rise of AI-generated content, threat actors can easily manipulate media, making it harder to distinguish between authentic and altered content….
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EU Backs New Disinformation Code to Strengthen Digital Safety
The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services have officially endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act (DSA) framework. This move establishes the Code as a key benchmark for assessing platform compliance with the DSA. In January 2025, signatories of the Code—including Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines (VLOPs & VLOSEs) such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and…
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New EU Rules to Increase Transparency in Digital Platforms
The European Commission has implemented new rules to ensure greater transparency and accountability for digital service providers under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This regulation standardizes reporting for intermediary services, such as platforms and search engines, detailing how content is moderated and how these platforms handle user interactions. What’s New? With the new Implementing Regulation, the Commission…
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Paving the Way for AI Development in Europe
In a landmark initiative, over 100 companies have pledged their commitment to the EU AI Pact, a voluntary framework aimed at fostering trustworthy artificial intelligence. This diverse group includes multinational corporations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) from sectors such as information technology, healthcare, banking, automotive, and telecommunications. Key Commitments The EU AI Pact encourages…
