ICANN announces NextGen@ICANN87 participants for Bali meeting
ICANN has selected 12 university students from the Asia Pacific region to take part in the NextGen@ICANN Program during ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia.
Gender in Digital Coalition publishes principles for inclusive AI governance
The Gender in Digital Coalition has released a set of guiding principles calling for gender equality, accountability and human rights considerations to be integrated into global AI governance frameworks.
Rights groups urge EU action after Pegasus spyware found on former MEP’s phone
A joint statement by digital rights, media freedom and human rights groups says the reported targeting of former MEP Stelios Kouloglou shows that the EU has still not answered Europe’s spyware crisis.
ICANN reminds registry service providers of 12 August 2026 evaluation deadline
Registry service providers have until 12 August 2026 to apply for ICANN evaluation if they want to support applicants in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
EU publishes icons for labelling AI-generated content**
The European Commission has introduced a set of optional icons to help creators and publishers label certain AI-generated or manipulated content under the AI Act transparency rules.
ITU report says global connectivity is improving, but gaps remain
The International Telecommunication Union’s 2026 ICT Development Index shows progress toward universal and meaningful connectivity, while warning that digital divides remain significant.
ICANN opens registration for ICANN87 Annual General Meeting in Bali
ICANN87 will take place from 17 to 22 October 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, in a hybrid format, with in-person registration required by 14 October.
Freedom Online Coalition calls for rights-based AI governance at UN dialogue
The Freedom Online Coalition says the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance should put human rights, inclusion, transparency and accountability at the centre of global AI policy.
EU proposes Cloud and AI Development Act to boost tech sovereignty
The European Commission has proposed new rules to expand Europe’s cloud, data centre and AI infrastructure while addressing dependency risks in critical digital services.
Saudi Arabia tops ITU ICT Development Index for second year
Saudi Arabia ranked first in the 2026 ICT Development Index, scoring 99.8 out of 100, according to Arab News citing the International Telecommunication Union index.
