Updates
UNDP and GSMA launch partnership to expand African-led AI solutions
UNDP and GSMA will work to improve access to AI infrastructure, connect African innovators with deployment opportunities, and support solutions built around African languages and local needs.
Malaysia opens public consultation on AI data protection rules
Malaysia is consulting on a draft framework that would apply existing personal data protection requirements across the AI lifecycle, including training, deployment, monitoring and retirement.
Netherlands launches strategy to strengthen children’s rights online
A new Dutch strategy brings together age limits, platform safety assessments, school phone restrictions and support for families as part of a broader approach to children’s rights online.
World Wide Web Consortium advances SVG 2 towards final recommendation
The World Wide Web Consortium has published a new Candidate Recommendation Snapshot of SVG 2, updating the standard for scalable vector graphics and moving it closer to a final Recommendation.
Language barriers continue to limit meaningful participation online
A new report from the Coalition on Digital Impact finds that Internet access does not always lead to meaningful participation online, with thousands of languages still poorly supported by digital services and content.
European Commission registers initiative calling for a sovereign European AI domain
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative calling for a European digital space using the proposed .IA domain and measures to support what its organisers describe as European digital sovereignty in AI.
European Commission proposes faster and more inclusive EU standards system
The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU standardisation system aimed at speeding up the development of standards, increasing participation by smaller organisations, and strengthening the EU’s role in international standard-setting.
ICANN report proposes method to identify domains linked to DNS abuse
ICANN has published a report describing a transparent method for identifying domain names that may be technically associated with domains involved in DNS Abuse, using publicly available data.
ICANN adds reference rules for Javanese and Canadian Aboriginal scripts
ICANN has published new Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules for the Javanese and Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics scripts and updated seven existing sets of rules.
Civil society coalition calls for an investigation into TikTok disruption in Nigeria
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations has called for an independent investigation into reported disruptions to TikTok access in parts of northern Nigeria, while urging greater transparency from authorities, telecom operators, and TikTok.
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