EU Commission launches EU Action Plan Against Cyberbullying
The European Commission has introduced a new Action Plan to address cyberbullying, focusing on reporting tools, national coordination, and preventive measures across the EU.
Open letter urges EU lawmakers to retain AI Act transparency safeguard
More than 50 organisations and individual experts have signed an open letter calling on EU legislators to reject proposed amendments in the AI Omnibus that would remove a transparency requirement for high-risk AI systems.
ENISA updates international strategy to strengthen EU cybersecurity cooperation
The revised international strategy aligns ENISA’s external engagement with EU cybersecurity policy, focusing on partnerships that support a higher common level of cybersecurity across the Union.
Canadian doctors warn of health risks linked to AI-generated medical advice
A new survey commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association finds growing reliance on artificial intelligence for health information, with many respondents reporting misinformation and negative health outcomes.
ICANN publishes schedule for ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai
ICANN has released the full programme for the ICANN85 Community Forum, which will take place in March 2026 as a hybrid meeting in Mumbai, with both in-person and remote participation options.
ICANN and UNESCO publish global schedule for Universal Acceptance Day 2026
ICANN and UNESCO have released the programme for Universal Acceptance Day 2026, a global series of events focused on making the Internet work equally well for all languages and writing systems. The initiative will run through May and include events in more than 30 countries.
China proposes stricter cybercrime law including post-sentence exit bans
A draft bill would allow Chinese authorities to bar convicted cybercriminals from leaving the country for up to three years after serving their sentences, expanding enforcement powers and targeting cross-border online fraud networks.
ICANN announces fellowship recipients for ICANN86 Policy Forum
ICANN has selected 40 participants from 34 countries to take part in its Fellowship Program at the ICANN86 Policy Forum, scheduled for June 2026 in Seville.
Second International AI Safety Report 2026 warns of expanding capabilities and uneven risk management
A new international report reviews advances in general-purpose AI and highlights growing risks, from cyber misuse to reliability failures, while urging evidence-based policymaking.
UNICEF calls for criminalisation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material
UNICEF has urged governments to criminalise the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexualized images of children, citing new evidence that more than one million children reported having their images manipulated into explicit deepfakes in the past year.
