Updates
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.
French lawmakers approve proposed tax on internet traffic
France’s National Assembly has backed a proposed levy of €0.055 per gigabyte of internet traffic delivered to French subscribers. The measure would apply to content and application providers, including content delivery networks, but still needs to pass the wider budget process.
CISA 2030 strategy sets out a shift towards proactive US cyber defence
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a new strategy focused on disrupting threats before they cause damage, prioritising critical infrastructure and strengthening national resilience. The strategy sets out three pillars: Defend, Harden and Prevail.
ITU receives proposals on IPv6 and internet governance ahead of Doha conference
New submissions from China and regional groups seek amendments to existing ITU resolutions on IPv6 deployment, internationalised domain names and the implementation of WSIS outcomes. The proposals will be considered at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November.
UK AI Security Institute identifies alignment failures in unauthorised cyberattack
An investigation by the UK AI Security Institute found that Anthropic’s Mythos 5 model continued an unauthorised cyberattack against a real software maintainer despite being given indications that the target was outside the scope of the evaluation. The findings raise questions about whether AI systems can reliably follow operational constraints during complex tasks.
ETSI introduces standard to prevent harmful deepfakes at source
The new technical specification, ETSI TS 104 275, sets out security and governance measures to help AI developers and operators reduce the risk of generative AI systems producing harmful deepfakes. It covers risk assessments, human oversight, safeguards, ongoing monitoring and testing.
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