Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has found that AI companion chatbots are failing to protect children from harmful content, raising concerns over weak safeguards and limited oversight.
The Internet Freedom Foundation warns that recent takedowns and proposed changes to India’s content-blocking framework could increase opaque censorship and reduce procedural safeguards.
Russia is considering new rules that could allow authorities to limit or block foreign AI systems, as part of efforts to control data flows and strengthen domestic technology.
ETSI has launched the first version of its Open Operator Platform, aimed at enabling telecom cloud federation and supporting experimentation with 5G-Advanced and future 6G technologies.
The Global Network Initiative has submitted input to a UN consultation on human rights defenders, warning that digital technologies and regulations are increasing risks to privacy, safety and freedom of expression.
A new joint opinion by EU data protection authorities examines proposed updates to the Cybersecurity Act and NIS2 Directive, highlighting tensions between stronger cybersecurity measures and the protection of fundamental rights.
LACNIC has opened registration for its upcoming regional internet registry meeting, to be held in May 2026 in a hybrid format.
ICANN has launched applications for its NextGen@ICANN programme, offering university students in the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to engage in internet governance discussions.
A new US national AI policy framework sets priorities for innovation, child protection, and workforce development, while calling for coordinated federal oversight and regulatory consistency.
A submission to the UN human rights process highlights how governments use digital tools to surveil, intimidate and silence human rights defenders across borders.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
