UN chief urges AI firms to disclose climate impact of data centres
António Guterres has called for greater transparency on the environmental footprint of AI, warning that data centre electricity use could approach 3% of global demand by 2030.
ICANN publishes final guide for Community Priority Evaluation in 2026 gTLD round
ICANN has updated the rules for assessing community-based applications in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains, following a public comment process.
EDPB adopts common template for GDPR data breach reports
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a shared notification template to help organisations report personal data breaches more consistently across the EU.
EU joins Pax Silica declaration on AI and chip supply chains
The European Commission has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, linking AI security and technological sovereignty to stronger cooperation on semiconductors, critical materials, infrastructure, and trusted supply chains.
Norway to restrict generative AI use in schools for younger pupils
Norway will largely prevent elementary school pupils from using generative AI tools, while allowing older students to use them under stricter educational guidance.
ICANN names 40 fellows for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali
ICANN has selected 40 fellows from 34 countries to take part in ICANN87, supporting broader participation in internet governance and Domain Name System policy work.
ICANN extends call for independent objectors in 2026 new gTLD round
ICANN has extended its call for independent objectors, who will be able to challenge proposed new top-level domains when they raise community or public interest concerns.
Swiss lawmakers ask government to assess AI apps in media copyright bill
Switzerland is reviewing whether AI applications should be included in proposed rules that would require online services to compensate publishers for displaying extracts of journalistic content.
2026 State of the Digital Decade report warns EU must close structural digital gaps
The 2026 State of the Digital Decade report shows progress on connectivity, digital public services, and AI adoption, but warns that Europe still faces gaps in semiconductors, cybersecurity, computing capacity, and ICT skills.
CENTR warns revised EU Cybersecurity Act could overburden national domain registries
CENTR has urged EU policymakers to narrow proposed cybersecurity supply-chain rules, arguing that they could create unnecessary obligations for national domain registries and other internet infrastructure operators.
