UN begins organising thematic leadership for AI governance summit
The United Nations is inviting governments and stakeholders to help lead thematic discussions at its July 2026 Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
ICANN extends application deadline for independent objector roles in next gTLD round
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has extended the deadline for expressions of interest from candidates seeking to serve as Independent Objectors in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
Italian court opens first hearing in lawsuit against Meta and TikTok over minors’ social media use
A court in Milan has begun examining a case brought against Meta Platforms and TikTok over alleged harms linked to social media design and underage users.
EU member states back compromise text revising parts of AI Act implementation
EU governments have agreed on a compromise proposal that would adjust timelines, obligations, and enforcement mechanisms under the Artificial Intelligence Act while introducing new prohibited AI practices.
Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence calls for implementation-focused UN AI governance process
A submission by Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence urges the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to focus on implementation, interoperability, and stronger participation from developing countries.
EU court backs Italian order requiring Meta to compensate publishers
The EU’s top court has supported an Italian regulatory approach requiring Meta Platforms to compensate publishers for the use of news snippets online, reinforcing pressure on large technology platforms over digital content use.
Heinrich Böll Foundation launches fellowship for Global South voices in AI governance
The Global Majority AI Fellowship will support civil society experts from the Global South to participate in the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.
ITU standard defines management framework for cross-domain network slicing
A new International Telecommunication Union recommendation sets out how operators can coordinate network slices across access, transport, and core networks in IMT-2020 networks and beyond.
W3C draft proposes new trust model for verifiable credential ecosystems
A new draft specification from the World Wide Web Consortium outlines a framework for identifying trusted issuers and verifiers in decentralised digital credential systems.
ICANN introduces 24-hour response requirement for urgent domain data requests
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has updated its Registration Data Policy to require faster handling of urgent law enforcement requests for nonpublic domain registration data.
