A submission by Skyline International for Human Rights warns that AI systems, surveillance tools and cybercrime laws are increasingly used to target activists and journalists across regions.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has found that AI companion chatbots are failing to protect children from harmful content, raising concerns over weak safeguards and limited oversight.
The Global Network Initiative has submitted input to a UN consultation on human rights defenders, warning that digital technologies and regulations are increasing risks to privacy, safety and freedom of expression.
ICANN has launched applications for its NextGen@ICANN programme, offering university students in the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to engage in internet governance discussions.
A submission to the UN human rights process highlights how governments use digital tools to surveil, intimidate and silence human rights defenders across borders.
Egypt has released new national guidelines outlining how artificial intelligence should be developed and used responsibly across sectors, with a focus on ethics, transparency and accountability.
Excerpt: ICANN has launched the application round for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the ICANN87 meeting, offering participants the opportunity to engage in global internet governance processes. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 [...]
China has approved a new five-year development plan focused on strengthening domestic innovation and expanding investment in key technologies such as AI, robotics and quantum computing.
Insurers in India are introducing new requirements for companies to disclose their use of AI, reflecting growing concerns over AI-related cybersecurity risks.
A call for proposals has been launched for community-led sessions at Open Source Week 2026, inviting contributions from across the global open source ecosystem.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
