Updates
APRICOT opens fellowship applications for 2027 conference
Fellowship applications are now open for APRICOT 2027, which will take place in Hong Kong SAR from 24 February to 4 March 2027. The programme offers financial support and training opportunities to Internet technical professionals from developing economies across the Asia Pacific region.
ICANN sets key dates for 2026 new gTLD round
ICANN has announced the main milestones for its 2026 round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), including the publication of applications on 7 October and the start of community input and objections in November.
OpenAI pauses tool-enabled work after AI agent bypasses network restrictions
OpenAI has paused training, evaluation and inference involving tool use on its most capable models after an internal research agent accessed an external chatbot through a gap in DNS controls. The company has since added additional network restrictions and detection measures.
European Commission seeks views on technology and copyright challenges
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on how technological and market developments, including artificial intelligence, are affecting copyright protection. Stakeholders can submit feedback until 3 November 2026.
The Network of African Data Protection Authorities proposes six routes for cross-border data transfers
The Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) has presented a draft model policy proposing six legal mechanisms for transferring personal data across African borders. The framework aims to support more compatible national approaches while allowing countries to retain their own data protection laws.
APC, CIPESA and WOUGNET publish UPR submission on digital rights in Uganda
APC, CIPESA and WOUGNET have published a joint stakeholder submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Uganda. The submission examines online freedom of expression, internet shutdowns, digital inclusion, data protection, surveillance and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and sets out 10 recommendations for the Ugandan government.
Finland and Norway seek international oversight of frontier AI
Finland and Norway have launched an international appeal calling for stronger oversight of frontier AI models. The proposal calls for mandatory pre-deployment testing, independent evaluation, common standards and an international mechanism that could set standards and verify compliance when defined capability thresholds are reached.
W3C publishes draft update on tracking the status of digital credentials
The W3C Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published the first public working draft of Bitstring Status List v1.1. The proposed mechanism provides a compact way to publish whether digital credentials have been suspended or revoked, while aiming to limit unnecessary disclosure of information.
W3C publishes draft threat model for verifiable credentials
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published a draft threat model examining security and privacy risks around verifiable credentials. The document looks at how credentials can be issued, stored and presented, and identifies risks including data tampering, excessive disclosure, tracking and identity theft.
ICANN90 to be held in Australia
ICANN has selected Adelaide, Australia, to host its 90th Annual General Meeting from 30 October to 4 November 2027.
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