noyb says EU Council move could keep cookie banners in Digital Omnibus talks
Privacy organisation noyb says EU member states have removed a Commission proposal that would have allowed browser-based consent signals to replace many cookie banners.
UN rights office calls for stronger human rights checks on AI systems
An advance unedited version of an OHCHR report says states must carry out continuous human rights due diligence across the AI lifecycle, especially in high-risk areas such as policing, welfare, migration and military use.
Internet Freedom Foundation criticises India’s Telegram block over NEET exam fraud concerns
The Internet Freedom Foundation says India’s temporary block on Telegram is a disproportionate response to alleged exam fraud and will affect lawful users, including students preparing for NEET UG.
Digital rights groups urge EU lawmakers to make the digital euro private by design
A coalition of digital rights organisations says the digital euro could reduce Europe’s dependence on foreign payment providers, but only if strong privacy safeguards are built into the system from the start.
Civil society coalition calls on EU to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
A coalition of media freedom, journalism, civil society and film organisations has urged European authorities to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
AfIGF 2026 opens call for session proposals and speakers
The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) is inviting stakeholders to submit session proposals and speaker nominations for its 2026 meeting in Accra, Ghana.
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.
