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2 Mar 2026

Association for Progressive Communications report examines gaps in AI governance on technology-facilitated gender-based violence

A new study by the Association for Progressive Communications analyses how international and national AI frameworks address technology-facilitated gender-based violence, identifying fragmented governance and limited enforcement as key challenges.

2 Mar 2026

ETSI publishes report on security, privacy and sustainability in 6G integrated sensing and communications

ETSI has released a new report examining security, privacy, trustworthiness and sustainability challenges linked to integrated sensing and communications in future 6G systems.

2 Mar 2026

Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force

Vietnam’s new Law on Artificial Intelligence took effect on 1 March 2026, introducing transparency obligations for AI providers and deployers, including user notification and labelling requirements for AI-generated content.

28 Feb 2026

29 civil society organisations urge EU to prioritise enforcement over digital deregulation

A coalition of 29 civil society organisations has sent a letter to EU institutions warning that proposed digital deregulation, including elements of the Digital Omnibus, could strengthen Big Tech dominance and weaken fundamental rights protections.

28 Feb 2026

EU Commission holds fourth civil society roundtable on Digital Services Act implementation

The European Commission convened civil society organisations on 27 February 2026 to discuss enforcement of the Digital Services Act and challenges facing public-interest stakeholders.

27 Feb 2026

ETSI publishes report on ISAC system and RAN architectures for 6G

ETSI has released a new report outlining architectural foundations for integrating sensing capabilities into future 6G systems, addressing system design, radio access network functions and technical challenges.

27 Feb 2026

White House to host tech firms over data centre power costs

The White House will host major technology companies next week to formalise a ‘Rate Payer Protection Pledge’ aimed at shielding consumers from rising electricity prices linked to AI data centre expansion.

26 Feb 2026

EDPS and 61 data protection authorities issue joint warning on AI-generated imagery

Data protection authorities from 61 jurisdictions, led by the European Data Protection Supervisor, have issued a joint statement highlighting privacy and child safety risks linked to AI tools capable of generating realistic images of identifiable individuals without consent.

26 Feb 2026

Civil society groups oppose Google’s planned mandatory developer registration for Android

More than 40 organisations have urged Google to withdraw a planned policy that would require all Android developers to register with the company before distributing apps outside the Play Store, citing concerns over competition, privacy and platform openness.

26 Feb 2026

Agenda published for IETF 125 in Shenzhen

The Internet Engineering Task Force has released the agenda for IETF 125, scheduled for 14–20 March 2026 in Shenzhen, with hackathon, codesprint and newcomer sessions taking place before the main working group meetings.

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