United States regulator starts enforcing law on non-consensual intimate image removals

By |2026-05-20T10:58:54+00:00May54 20, 2026|

The Federal Trade Commission has begun enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act, requiring platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of valid requests.

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Rights groups accuse Gulf governments of using security laws to suppress online speech

By |2026-05-20T10:45:56+00:00May56 20, 2026|

A coalition led by SMEX says Gulf governments are using cybercrime and security laws to suppress online reporting and sharing of information related to Iranian attacks across the region.

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EU publishes draft guidance on high-risk AI classification under AI Act

By |2026-05-20T10:38:47+00:00May47 20, 2026|

The European Commission has launched a public feedback process on draft guidance explaining how high-risk AI systems should be identified under the EU AI Act.

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Civil society submission urges UN AI dialogue to prioritise Global Majority governance concerns

By |2026-05-19T11:31:52+00:00May52 19, 2026|

A submission by the Tech Global Institute calls on the UN’s upcoming AI governance dialogue to address structural inequalities in global AI development, oversight, and participation.

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European Commission opens review of EU copyright rules amid AI and licensing debates

By |2026-05-19T11:25:47+00:00May47 19, 2026|

The European Commission is seeking feedback on the effectiveness of the EU’s copyright framework and the impact of generative AI on licensing, enforcement, and creators’ rights.

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GNI warns India’s draft IT Rules could expand executive control over online speech

By |2026-05-19T11:21:04+00:00May04 19, 2026|

The Global Network Initiative has urged India to withdraw or revise proposed IT Rules amendments, citing risks to privacy, free expression, and due process.

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Global South Alliance calls for rights-based and inclusive UN AI governance process

By |2026-05-19T11:34:25+00:00May29 18, 2026|

A submission by the Global South Alliance urges the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to prioritise human rights, interoperability, and meaningful participation from Global South communities in emerging AI governance frameworks.

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European Union ratifies Council of Europe AI convention

By |2026-05-18T10:15:19+00:00May18 18, 2026|

The European Union has formally ratified the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, strengthening the treaty’s institutional backing within Europe.

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ICANN Board approves funding changes and review reform measures ahead of 2026 gTLD round

By |2026-05-20T10:55:00+00:00May25 15, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Board approved a series of governance, budget, and review changes during its May 2026 meeting, including updates linked to the New gTLD Program and ICANN’s review processes.

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