The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 has launched its Open Consultation Process, inviting governments, civil society, the private sector, and the technical community to help shape the programme and priorities of one of the UN’s main platforms for digital development.
A January 2026 report by the US Council of Economic Advisers argues that artificial intelligence is likely to accelerate economic divergence between countries, with the United States positioned as the main beneficiary under current investment and policy trends.
Backing the European Commission’s Apply AI Strategy, the European Economic and Social Committee argues that reliability, trust and inclusive governance should define Europe’s approach to artificial intelligence deployment.
A new UN Women policy brief examines the dual role of artificial intelligence in enabling and countering technology-facilitated gender-based violence across the region.
The American Registry for Internet Numbers has opened registration for ARIN 57, its next Public Policy and Members Meeting, scheduled for April 2026 with both in-person and online participation.
The Global Network Initiative has commented on the internet disruption reported in Uganda during the January 2026 general elections, referring to its broader work on the impacts of network shutdowns and applicable international standards.
A new report by the International Telecommunication Union examines how countries and organisations can assess their preparedness to adopt and scale artificial intelligence. The document presents an analytical framework designed to measure AI readiness across infrastructure, skills, data, governance, and innovation systems, based on empirical use cases and expert input.
EU data protection authorities have published a joint assessment of proposed Digital Omnibus reforms, setting out a series of recommendations ahead of an upcoming discussion in the European Parliament. The opinions focus on safeguards, accountability, and institutional roles in the governance of artificial intelligence.
The UK House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment that would introduce restrictions on social media use by under-16s, marking a significant step in an ongoing debate over children’s online safety. The proposal now faces further scrutiny in the House of Commons, where the government has signalled it will seek to overturn it.
UNESCO has issued a statement expressing concern about the increasing use of internet shutdowns by governments during periods of political tension, protests, and elections. The organisation points to recent data showing a sharp rise in such measures and highlights their implications for freedom of expression, access to information, and democratic participation.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
