The European Commission has signed the Pax Silica Declaration, linking AI security and technological sovereignty to stronger cooperation on semiconductors, critical materials, infrastructure, and trusted supply chains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) is inviting stakeholders to submit session proposals and speaker nominations for its 2026 meeting in Accra, Ghana.
Norway will largely prevent elementary school pupils from using generative AI tools, while allowing older students to use them under stricter educational guidance.
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 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.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
