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20 Apr 2026

France summons Elon Musk in investigation into X and alleged political interference

French authorities have summoned Elon Musk for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation into the social media platform X. The probe covers allegations of political interference, as well as concerns related to AI-generated content.

20 Apr 2026

Kazakhstan introduces audit requirement for high-risk AI systems

Kazakhstan has adopted new rules requiring audits for high-risk AI systems before their inclusion in official registries. The framework aims to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability in the use of AI across sectors.

18 Apr 2026

Amnesty International calls for withdrawal of India’s proposed IT Rules amendments

A new submission by Amnesty International raises concerns over draft amendments to India’s IT Rules. The organisation argues the changes expand executive control over online content, weaken safeguards, and risk undermining freedom of expression and privacy.

17 Apr 2026

Meta faces expanded EU investigation over WhatsApp access for third-party AI tools

The European Commission has issued a supplementary charge sheet to Meta, examining whether changes to WhatsApp access conditions may affect competition in AI services.

17 Apr 2026

W3C group releases five draft specifications on verifiable credentials

The Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published five draft documents covering updates to existing standards and new approaches for managing digital credentials.

17 Apr 2026

UNESCO to launch AI in education observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean

UNESCO is set to unveil a new regional observatory on artificial intelligence in education. The initiative aims to support policy development, research, and coordination across Latin America and the Caribbean.

16 Apr 2026

Commission steps up DSA enforcement on child safety and platform design

The European Commission is increasing enforcement of the Digital Services Act, focusing on risks to minors, platform design features, and age-verification systems.

16 Apr 2026

EU Commission proposes data access measures for Google under Digital Markets Act

Market access improves as Google becomes central to EU search data sharing rules.

16 Apr 2026

CDT highlights risks to human rights defenders in UN submission on digital technologies

A submission to the UN outlines how surveillance, AI, and online regulation may affect the safety and work of human rights defenders in the digital environment.

16 Apr 2026

EU Digital Services Board discusses child protection and enforcement under DSA

The European Board for Digital Services reviewed enforcement actions and measures to protect minors online, including age verification tools and coordination across member states.

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