The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has approved a one-time US$1 million contribution to the Internet Governance Forum following the forum’s permanent establishment through the WSIS+20 process.
Paradigm Initiative has urged global AI governance processes to include meaningful participation from Global South civil society and to provide resources that make such participation possible.
A new US national security memorandum orders defence, intelligence, and security agencies to accelerate the use of AI while updating rules on oversight, procurement, testing, and risk management.
Paradigm Initiative has urged governments and international organisations to ensure meaningful participation of Global South stakeholders in emerging global AI governance processes.
Brazil’s telecommunications regulator has approved a new AI governance framework that establishes principles for the use of AI in regulatory and administrative activities while promoting the development of domestic AI capabilities.
A new US executive order establishes a framework for cooperation between government and AI developers, with a focus on strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure, and assessing risks associated with advanced AI models.
European data protection authorities and policymakers will meet in Brussels to discuss whether the EU’s Omnibus proposals can simplify compliance requirements without weakening existing digital rights protections.
New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation has published guidance to help regulatory leaders assess where AI can support their work while preserving accountability, transparency, and human judgement.
The inaugural session concentrated on financial inclusion and digital finance as its opening theme, with discussions covering obstacles such as fragmented payment systems, constraints around digital identity, interoperability challenges between systems, and the general readiness of institutions to adopt new technologies.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has relocated its 2026 Annual General Meeting from Muscat to Bali, citing the need to ensure reliable participation and keep the event on schedule.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
