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The organisers of the Stop Killing Games citizens' initiative are calling on supporters to back a new European Citizens' Initiative, Stop Killing the Internet. The campaign urges people to say no to Digital ID and age verification requirements, and is collecting signatures through the EU's official citizens' initiative portal. Supporters are being encouraged to spread the word and sign online.

Documents and several services in Ukraine's Diia app are temporarily unavailable due to technical maintenance being carried out by the State Migration Service. The app's press service urged users to carry physical documents, including passports and driving licences, while digital versions cannot be accessed, and to use other means to confirm identity if needed.

The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies is calling for safeguards and sustainable financing in the rollout of digital public infrastructure. The appeal stresses that systems such as digital ID, payments and data exchange must be built with strong protections for users and funded in ways that keep them viable long term, as more governments adopt these tools.

Campaigners associated with the Stop Killing Games movement are urging Europeans to sign a new European Citizens' Initiative calling for an end to digital ID requirements and online age verification, warning these measures threaten internet privacy and open access. The petition, published on the European Commission's citizens' initiative platform, is being promoted across social media under the slogan Stop Killing The Internet.

The .eu top-level domain, launched two decades ago, has grown from a small technical choice into a piece of everyday European internet infrastructure. Commentators describe it as an experiment in building a shared European digital identity, showing how even two letters and a dot can anchor a sense of belonging online for individuals, businesses and institutions across EU member states.

AI safety, real-world robotics and digital identification are being covered together as a cluster of emerging technology issues. The discussion links concerns about controlling advanced AI with the growing deployment of robots outside labs and the spread of digital ID systems, raising questions about regulation, security and how these technologies will affect everyday life.

Japan's My Number Card can be installed on Android smartphones starting the 20th, according to a Nikkei report being shared online. The move lets residents carry the digital ID on their phone instead of the plastic card, marking a step toward digital government services. Commentary so far is mostly reaction to the long-awaited rollout finally arriving.

Australia's digital ID system is not required to access social media platforms, according to a fact check published by Reuters. The claim circulated amid discussion of Australia's online safety rules, including its ban on social media use for under-16s, which has prompted speculation about age verification methods. The fact check clarifies that no digital ID requirement exists for social media access.