The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched a call for proposals to select dispute resolution providers for the Next Round of new top-level domains, due in April 2026. These providers will handle objections related to trademark rights, public interest, and community concerns in the domain name system.
The initiative builds on earlier consultations, including reviews of the EU’s Data Strategy, Cybersecurity Act, and AI strategy.
The future of TikTok in the United States now rests on a tentative agreement that could reshape both trade relations and digital security discussions.
The Digital Participation Platforms Guide (2025 Edition) aims to equip governments, civil society, and public institutions with tools to select, launch, and manage digital platforms that promote transparency and participation.
Instead of relying on Microsoft software, civil servants in Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state are moving to open-source alternatives, a shift seen as a model for digital sovereignty.
On 16 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner formally adopted the Social Media Minimum Age Regulatory Guidance under the Online Safety Act 2021. The document provides a framework for how providers of age-restricted social media platforms must meet their legal obligations to prevent children under 16 from holding accounts. These obligations will take effect from 10 [...]
Prep Week consists of 12 sessions covering a wide range of Internet governance topics, including updates on the next round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), contractual compliance, Universal Acceptance (UA), and ICANN’s grant program.
Participation at this stage helps prevent weak enforcement mechanisms, closes potential loopholes, and signals public demand for meaningful protections against exploitative digital design.
The proposed law targets platforms like TikTok, amid growing concerns over mental health risks and algorithm-driven exposure to harmful content.
The FTC has launched an inquiry into AI chatbots acting as digital companions, sending information requests to seven major firms including Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, and X.AI. The study will focus on child safety, data use, and whether companies are taking adequate steps to prevent harm, particularly under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
