Review finds IANA numbering services met performance targets in 2025
A newly published review report concludes that key internet numbering services operated by IANA met expected performance standards, with only minor issues observed.
Civil society oral input calls for inclusive participation in global AI governance dialogue
An oral submission to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance highlights the need for stronger multistakeholder participation, with a focus on underrepresented voices.
ICANN allocates additional funding to support applicants in 2026 domain name expansion
ICANN has approved extra funding to help more organisations apply for new internet domain names, aiming to improve access and competition in the global domain system.
US moves to block foreign-made routers raises security and market concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has announced restrictions on new imports of foreign-made routers, citing cybersecurity risks, with potential implications for supply chains and market access.
Austria plans ban on social media use for children under 14
Austria’s government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, citing concerns over harmful content and addictive platform design.
EU Commission finds major porn platforms may be breaching child protection rules under DSA
The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that four major adult websites failed to prevent minors from accessing their content, raising concerns about compliance with EU digital safety rules.
European Parliament rejects extension of Chat Control rules on message scanning
The European Parliament has voted against extending temporary rules that allow platforms to scan private messages for child abuse material, leaving the framework set to expire in April 2026.
Dutch court orders X and Grok to halt AI-generated sexual abuse content
A court in the Netherlands has ordered X and its AI system Grok to stop generating non-consensual sexualised content, marking a first binding ruling against an AI image generator in Europe.
ITU adopts standard for monitoring AI systems in telecom networks
A new ITU recommendation sets out how artificial intelligence systems in telecom networks should be monitored, focusing on performance, reliability, and long-term accuracy.
W3C advisory group outlines risks and uses of large language models in standards work
A new W3C Group Note examines how large language models can support technical standards development, while highlighting risks related to accuracy, bias, and accountability.
