Updates
W3C publishes EPUB Accessibility 1.2 explainer draft
The W3C Publishing Maintenance Working Group has published a draft of the EPUB Accessibility 1.2 Explainer, providing guidance on understanding and evaluating the accessibility requirements introduced in EPUB Accessibility 1.2. The document is published as a Group Note Draft and is intended to support, rather than replace, the EPUB Accessibility 1.2 specification. The explainer clarifies […]
EU AI Act transparency obligations take effect on 2 August
New transparency obligations under the EU AI Act will begin applying on 2 August 2026, requiring providers and deployers of certain AI systems to disclose AI interactions, synthetic content, emotion recognition, biometric categorisation and deepfakes.
IGF 2026 extends deadline for session proposals
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has extended the deadline for submitting session proposals for IGF 2026. Stakeholders now have until 2 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC to submit proposals for sessions aligned with the forum’s overarching theme, ‘Governing the Internet in the Age of Intelligence: Our Shared Responsibility’.
EU transparency code for AI-generated content signed by 190 signatories
Around 190 organisations have signed the European Commission’s voluntary Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content ahead of new AI Act transparency obligations taking effect on 2 August 2026. The code provides guidance on how providers and deployers of generative AI systems can comply with legal requirements for labelling AI-generated content.
ICANN publishes new guidance for evaluating similar top-level domain names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published new data and operational guidelines to support the evaluation of similar top-level domain names ahead of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The resources are intended to help identify domain extensions that could be visually confusing and reduce the risk of user confusion within the Domain Name System.
RIPE NCC opens nominations for Number Resource Organization Number Council seat
The RIPE NCC has launched a call for nominations to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). The successful candidate will be appointed by the RIPE NCC Executive Board for a three-year term beginning in January 2027.
APC urges UN Global Mechanism to prioritise human rights and inclusive cybersecurity
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) has called on the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs in the Context of International Security to place greater emphasis on human rights, civil society participation, and the protection of vulnerable communities in international cybersecurity discussions.
India to fund UN portal to strengthen global ICT security capacity-building
India has announced that it will fully fund the establishment and operation of a new United Nations portal designed to support global ICT security cooperation and capacity-building, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of developing countries.
ASO Address Council submits draft Regional Internet Registry governance framework to NRO Executive Council
The Address Supporting Organization Address Council has completed a revised draft governance framework for the Regional Internet Registry system and formally submitted it to the Number Resource Organization Executive Council, marking the next stage in a multi-year review of the framework governing Internet number resource management.
AI Omnibus enters into force across the European Union
The European Union’s AI Omnibus Regulation has entered into force, introducing targeted changes to the implementation of the AI Act. The amendments extend compliance timelines, simplify administrative requirements, strengthen support for smaller businesses, and clarify AI governance while maintaining existing safeguards for safety and fundamental rights.
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