Updates
France launches international initiative on AI safety and security
The Paris Call for AI Safety and Security brings governments, AI developers, researchers and civil society organisations together to strengthen cooperation on frontier AI risk assessments, accountability and incident reporting.
European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok’s recommendation feed in breach of the DSA
The European Commission has raised concerns that TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed may expose users, particularly minors, to harmful recommendation patterns. If the preliminary findings are confirmed, the platform could face a fine of up to 6% of its total worldwide annual turnover.
ICANN seeks community feedback on supplemental SSAD recommendations
ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) has opened a Public Comment proceeding on draft recommendations for the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD), inviting feedback on whether they address the Council’s assignment and the ICANN Board’s considerations.
ICANN to hold webinar on draft FY28 operating and financial plans
ICANN will host two informational webinar sessions on 9 December to present its and Public Technical Identifiers’ (PTI) draft operating and financial plans for fiscal year 2028, ahead of their publication for public comment.
ICANN opens applications for ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship
Applications are open until 5 December 2026 for the ICANN89 Policy Forum Fellowship, which supports participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder community. The programme is open exclusively to former ICANN Fellowship participants.
ICANN to take part in IGF 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced it will take part in the 21st Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from 14–18 December 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. ICANN said it will contribute ‘technical and operational expertise’ to discussions on internet governance, multistakeholder cooperation and digital inclusion, and will support a ‘single, secure, stable, and […]
European Publishers Council welcomes opinion in Google case before the European Court of Justice
European Publishers Council welcomed elements of Advocate General Szpunar’s opinion in Like Company v Google Ireland (Case C‑250/25) before the European Court of Justice, while questioning whether part of the proposed interpretation could affect publishers’ ability to control and licence the use of their journalism by artificial‑intelligence (AI) services. EPC Executive Director Angela Mills Wade […]
The Global Network Initiative urges UN Special Rapporteur to address expanding state powers over digital communications
The Global Network Initiative has urged the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression to prioritise growing government powers over data and communications, digital surveillance, AI regulation and meaningful public participation in digital policymaking.
The Association for Progressive Communications submission urges stronger protections for freedom of expression in the digital age
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) has submitted a written response to the questionnaire issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. The submission is intended to inform the 2027 vision‑setting report and the development of the mandate’s strategic priorities for the […]
IGF 2026 schedule now available ahead of December meeting in Nairobi
The full programme for the 2026 Internet Governance Forum is now available, with details of sessions taking place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi from 14 to 18 December.
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