The Net Rights Coalition is calling on the Zambian government to protect freedom of expression, media freedom and access to the internet before, during and after the 13 August 2026 general elections.
Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority has established reporting deadlines and disclosure requirements for digital platforms with more than 1 million registered users under 18, under the Digital Statute of Children and Adolescents.
The European Commission’s AI Office has launched several tools to support enforcement of the EU AI Act, including a complaint mechanism for alleged violations, a dedicated channel for downstream providers of general-purpose AI models, and a whistleblower tool for people working with AI providers.
China has established a technical committee under its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to develop and revise industry standards for the country's emerging quantum technology sector. The committee will cover quantum computing, communication, precision measurement and other foundational technologies.
The European Commission has signed an implementation agreement with the SpaceRISE consortium to accelerate the deployment of the IRIS² satellite network, expanding the planned constellation and increasing its capacity for secure government communications.
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition have called on Zambian authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to the internet and digital platforms during the 2026 elections, warning that shutdowns could affect access to information and freedom of expression.
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) has submitted recommendations to the European Commission on the future implementation of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, calling for stronger human rights protections and meaningful participation of civil society and technical experts.
ICANN has published an update on the implementation of its Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), reporting that most participating community groups have begun activities aimed at strengthening their performance, accountability and organisational effectiveness.
On 4 August 2026 the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, addressed to Chairman Ted Cruz, ranking member Maria Cantwell and other committee members, ahead of the committee’s markup on 5 August 2026. The letter commended the committee for focusing on protecting children online and stated that [...]
OpenAI has asked a US federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Apple, which accuses the AI company and two former Apple employees of misappropriating trade secrets. OpenAI rejects the allegations and argues that the case is connected to competition for AI talent.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
