ICANN has opened a public consultation on a proposal to change the cryptographic algorithm used to secure the core of the Internet’s domain name system. The change, planned to begin in 2027, affects how trust is established when users access websites worldwide.
A coalition of human rights and digital rights organisations has sent an open letter to the Swiss government warning that proposed changes to data retention rules could undermine privacy, free expression, and Switzerland’s alignment with European human rights standards.
The EU’s AI Office will take part in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by hosting two panel sessions focused on public-sector innovation and the governance of advanced AI systems. The sessions aim to explain how cooperation between governments and AI developers can shape practical and accountable uses of artificial intelligence.
Indonesia has reinstated access to the AI tool Grok after platform owner X committed to stronger compliance measures, but authorities warn that renewed violations could lead to another ban.
Spain is preparing legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The proposal is part of a broader effort to address online risks for minors and would introduce mandatory age-verification requirements for platforms.
Number Resource Organization Number Council has released a summary of public feedback on a draft document that explains how these registries are recognised, operated, and, if necessary, withdrawn. The next revision of the document will be shaped by this input.
ICANN has published the first list of registry service providers that have passed parts of its technical evaluation ahead of the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains. The list identifies which providers are already cleared to support future gTLD applicants.
Research ICT Africa has submitted formal comments on draft regulations under South Africa’s Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, raising questions about implementation capacity, data protection, and constitutional safeguards.
A new submission to the UN Independent Expert details how criminalisation, weak safeguards and technology-facilitated violence combine to expose lesbian, bisexual and queer women to heightened risks, including in digital spaces.
Austria and Poland are preparing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media, joining a growing number of European countries debating age-based controls for online platforms.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
