Updates
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on AI safeguards and accountability
The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling for human rights assessments, meaningful human oversight and access to remedies in AI-related decisions. It also urges greater international cooperation to address the AI divide and strengthen developing countries’ capacity.
ARIN fulfils 483 IPv4 address requests from waiting list
The American Registry for Internet Numbers fulfilled 483 requests from its IPv4 Waiting List on 7 October, using address blocks cleared for distribution. The next distribution is expected late in the fourth quarter of 2026.
DNS hijacks across three ccTLDs linked to 32 unauthorised HTTPS certificates
An analysis of Certificate Transparency logs identified 32 unauthorised HTTPS certificates linked to DNS hijacks affecting Ghana, Sierra Leone and American Samoa. The incidents show how control over domain name records can undermine website authentication.
ICANN and UNESCO invite proposals for UA Day 2027 events
ICANN and UNESCO have opened applications for events promoting Universal Acceptance, which helps ensure that domain names and email addresses work across Internet systems regardless of language or script. Proposals are open until 20 November 2026.
ICANN publishes 1,615 applications for new gTLDs
ICANN has published 1,615 applications for new generic top-level domains in its 2026 round. The list includes brand, community-based and internationalised domain name applications, with public feedback and objections opening in November.
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.
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