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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Indian digital rights group urges stronger safeguards in India’s public Wi-Fi expansion plans

By |2026-05-18T09:58:14+00:00May24 15, 2026|

The Internet Freedom Foundation has called for stronger privacy, security, and affordability protections in India’s latest consultation on expanding public Wi-Fi access.

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UN begins organising thematic leadership for AI governance summit

By |2026-05-15T09:54:48+00:00May48 15, 2026|

The United Nations is inviting governments and stakeholders to help lead thematic discussions at its July 2026 Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.

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ICANN extends application deadline for independent objector roles in next gTLD round

By |2026-05-15T09:50:26+00:00May25 15, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has extended the deadline for expressions of interest from candidates seeking to serve as Independent Objectors in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.

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Italian court opens first hearing in lawsuit against Meta and TikTok over minors’ social media use

By |2026-05-18T09:52:23+00:00May41 15, 2026|

A court in Milan has begun examining a case brought against Meta Platforms and TikTok over alleged harms linked to social media design and underage users.

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EU member states back compromise text revising parts of AI Act implementation

By |2026-05-14T11:47:47+00:00May46 14, 2026|

EU governments have agreed on a compromise proposal that would adjust timelines, obligations, and enforcement mechanisms under the Artificial Intelligence Act while introducing new prohibited AI practices.

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