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 [...]
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.
A European Parliament committee has approved a proposal to simplify parts of the EU’s AI framework, as lawmakers seek clearer implementation of the AI Act.
A new policy paper finds that online platforms continue to shape and often restrict women’s participation in public life, pointing to gaps in platform governance, algorithmic design and regulation.
The US National Security Agency has released new guidance outlining cybersecurity risks across the AI supply chain, warning that data, models and infrastructure can introduce critical vulnerabilities.
A draft resolution submitted to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how digital technologies should support the rights of persons with disabilities, with discussions initiated in March 2026.
ICANN has selected Analysys Mason as the provider responsible for evaluating community-based applications in the upcoming 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
The United Nations has launched a call for written submissions to inform its Global Dialogue on AI Governance, a multistakeholder initiative aimed at shaping international cooperation on AI.
The European Commission has postponed its planned tech sovereignty package to May, delaying key proposals on cloud infrastructure, semiconductors and open-source strategy.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
