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UN to Sign Landmark Cybercrime Treaty in Hanoi Amid Global Tech and Rights Rumble

UN to Sign Landmark Cybercrime Treaty in Hanoi Amid Global Tech and Rights Rumble

Around 60 countries are gathering in Hanoi this weekend to sign a landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime that aims to tighten international cooperation against cyber-offences like phishing, ransomware and online trafficking.  The agreement will take effect once 40 nations formally ratify it. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) calls it a…

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California law forces AI and social platforms to warn under-18 users and label AI.

California Enacts AI & Social Media Laws: What Big Tech Must Do

California has passed a set of new rules targeting AI systems and social media platforms, especially those used by children. The laws aim to boost transparency, safety, and accountability for tech companies. One new requirement forces AI chatbots to clearly label themselves as AI—not humans—particularly when interacting with minors. Platforms must also issue periodic reminders…

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