W3C publishes first draft of quantum-resistant cryptosuites for verifiable credentials
A new W3C draft proposes methods for protecting digitally signed credentials against future attacks by powerful quantum computers.
Rights groups call for halt to AI use in military
A joint statement signed by civil society organisations, researchers and technology workers warns that AI systems used in military decision-making could weaken accountability and increase risks under international humanitarian and human rights law.
Open Rights Group says new campaign will challenge restrictions on the open internet
Open Rights Group says Stop Killing the internet will bring together digital rights groups, campaigners and internet users to oppose online safety measures they view as overly restrictive or surveillance-based.
Albania signs Council of Europe AI treaty on human rights and democracy
Albania has signed the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, bringing the number of signatories to 21.
LACNIC asks holders of legacy IPv4 addresses to confirm their rights by December**
Organisations using internet address resources assigned before the current regional registry system was created must contact LACNIC and show that they are entitled to use them.
EU child safety panel prepares recommendations on online risks
An EU expert panel has completed its work on children’s online safety and will present recommendations to the European Commission in July.
EU court sets conditions for national age checks on pornographic websites
The EU’s highest court has ruled that a Member State may require pornographic websites based elsewhere in the EU to verify users’ ages, but only when the measure is necessary, proportionate, and follows EU procedures.
ICANN moves public datasets to new webpage without login requirement
ICANN has simplified access to its public data by moving datasets from the Open Data Platform to a dedicated page on its main website.
UN Special Rapporteur addresses state and corporate power in report on freedom of expression in new frontiers
An advance edited version of a report by UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan examines how governments, digital platforms and AI companies are affecting freedom of expression, media freedom and access to information.
Anthropic disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after US order targeting foreign-national access
Anthropic says a US export-control directive required it to block foreign nationals from accessing Fable 5 and Mythos 5, leading the company to suspend the models for all customers to ensure compliance.
