China introduces trial ethics rules for AI research and development

By |2026-04-16T08:25:37+00:00April50 14, 2026|

China has issued trial measures establishing ethics review procedures for AI-related scientific and technological activities, covering risk assessment, oversight, and institutional responsibilities.

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South Africa proposes AI policy with new oversight bodies and investment measures

By |2026-04-17T10:52:21+00:00April55 13, 2026|

South Africa has published a draft national AI policy outlining plans for governance institutions, financial incentives, and infrastructure investment, while raising concerns over reliance on foreign technology.

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ICANN to host Q&A webinars ahead of new domain application round

By |2026-04-14T10:16:01+00:00April08 13, 2026|

ICANN will hold a series of webinars to guide applicants through the upcoming 2026 round of new domain name applications, focusing on the application system and process.

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Global Encryption Coalition Steering Committee Statement raises concerns over Meta’s plan to remove encryption from Instagram

By |2026-04-23T09:38:51+00:00April05 13, 2026|

A coalition of digital rights organisations has criticised Meta’s decision to discontinue end-to-end encryption on Instagram, warning of risks to user privacy and security.

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UN expert panel begins work on human-centred AI governance study

By |2026-04-16T08:14:33+00:00April18 13, 2026|

A UN-appointed panel has launched a global study on artificial intelligence, focusing on risks, opportunities, and the role of human oversight in governance.

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GNI calls for stronger safeguards in reauthorisation of US surveillance law

By |2026-04-14T12:24:17+00:00April43 11, 2026|

The Global Network Initiative urges reforms to Section 702 of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing concerns over privacy, oversight, and global implications.

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OpenAI outlines policy proposals on economic and safety impacts of advanced AI

By |2026-04-14T12:22:21+00:00April58 11, 2026|

A new OpenAI policy document presents proposals addressing the economic and societal implications of advanced AI, including labour impacts, safety measures, and governance frameworks.

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Over 500 organisations call for increased EU funding for culture and media programme

By |2026-04-16T08:47:12+00:00April58 11, 2026|

A coalition of cultural, media, and civil society organisations has urged the EU to increase funding for the proposed AgoraEU programme in the next long-term budget.

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W3C publishes draft standard for controlling animated images in CSS

By |2026-04-17T10:58:11+00:00April59 10, 2026|

A new draft specification proposes tools for managing how animated images behave on web pages, including playback control and rendering options.

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