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The Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance issue a joint statement leading up to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance
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The Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance issue a joint statement leading up to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

The Global Digital Justice Forum and the Global South Alliance issue a joint statement leading up to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance

By |2026-08-21T07:40:25+00:00July00 2, 2026|

The Global Digital Justice Forum (GDJF) and the Global South Alliance (GSA) issued a joint statement in July 2026 addressed to the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The statement says that ‘the current trajectory of Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation has consolidated the neocolonial structures of development’ and that ‘a handful of US and Chinese [...]

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The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its first preliminary report on AI risks and opportunities
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The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its first preliminary report on AI risks and opportunities

The UN Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its first preliminary report on AI risks and opportunities

By |2026-07-02T07:30:42+00:00July41 2, 2026|

The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its first preliminary report, setting out a global scientific assessment of AI opportunities, risks and impacts.

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UK rights organisations say under-16 social media ban would not be enough to stop online child abuse
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UK rights organisations say under-16 social media ban would not be enough to stop online child abuse

UK rights organisations say under-16 social media ban would not be enough to stop online child abuse

By |2026-07-02T06:54:16+00:00July15 2, 2026|

The UK Alliance Tackling Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse says age restrictions may reduce some risks, but stronger platform duties and safer-by-design services are still needed.

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W3C publishes first draft of Verifiable Credential Forgery Defense specification
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W3C publishes first draft of Verifiable Credential Forgery Defense specification

W3C publishes first draft of Verifiable Credential Forgery Defense specification

By |2026-07-02T08:22:52+00:00June00 30, 2026|

The W3C Verifiable Credentials Working Group has published a First Public Working Draft for a mechanism intended to help issuers protect older verifiable credentials against future forgery risks linked to quantum-capable attacks.

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ARTICLE 19, CIJ and Sinar Project raise rights concerns over Malaysia’s Cybercrimes Bill 2026
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ARTICLE 19, CIJ and Sinar Project raise rights concerns over Malaysia’s Cybercrimes Bill 2026

ARTICLE 19, CIJ and Sinar Project raise rights concerns over Malaysia’s Cybercrimes Bill 2026

By |2026-07-15T07:15:37+00:00June00 30, 2026|

ARTICLE 19, the Centre for Independent Journalism and Sinar Project have called for further parliamentary scrutiny of Malaysia’s Cybercrimes Bill 2026. Their joint analysis argues that the proposed law grants broad investigative and surveillance powers without sufficient judicial oversight, privacy protections or safeguards for journalists and online expression.

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Council of the EU adopts AI simplification regulation under Omnibus VII
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Council of the EU adopts AI simplification regulation under Omnibus VII

Council of the EU adopts AI simplification regulation under Omnibus VII

By |2026-07-01T07:06:38+00:00June00 30, 2026|

The Council of the EU has approved a regulation delaying some high-risk AI obligations, clarifying enforcement roles, and banning certain AI-generated sexual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material.

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Council of the EU calls for stronger action against cyber violence targeting girls
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Council of the EU calls for stronger action against cyber violence targeting girls

Council of the EU calls for stronger action against cyber violence targeting girls

By |2026-07-01T07:02:07+00:00June00 30, 2026|

The Council of the EU has approved conclusions urging member states and the European Commission to strengthen prevention, support, enforcement, and research on online violence against girls and young women.

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European Commission opens call for safer social media platforms for young people
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European Commission opens call for safer social media platforms for young people

European Commission opens call for safer social media platforms for young people

By |2026-07-13T07:01:37+00:00June00 30, 2026|

The European Commission has launched a €1.48 million pilot call to support new European social media services designed around safety, privacy, mental health and accessibility for young users.

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IGF opens calls for session proposals, Village booths and remote hubs
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IGF opens calls for session proposals, Village booths and remote hubs

IGF opens calls for session proposals, Village booths and remote hubs

By |2026-08-18T06:55:16+00:00June00 30, 2026|

The Internet Governance Forum has opened calls for session proposals, IGF Village booths and remote hubs ahead of IGF 2026, taking place in Nairobi from 14 to 18 December 2026.

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