Google rolls out AI age detection to protect teen users
Google's new AI tool aims to shield minors online without collecting new data.
Australia reverses its stance and restricts YouTube for children under 16
From December, YouTube must block accounts for Australians under 16 or face massive fines.
ECOSOC adopts CSTD draft resolution on WSIS outcomes implementation
UN bodies called to align digital strategies and avoid duplication in implementing sustainable development through technology.
ICANN Launches RST v2.0 for Evaluating gTLD Registry Service Providers
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has introduced Registry System Testing (RST) v2.0 to assess the technical capabilities of registry service providers (RSPs) participating in the upcoming New gTLD Program.
G77 and China outline priorities for WSIS+20 review
In their collective submission to the WSIS+20 review, the Group of 77 and China call for stronger financing mechanisms, renewed commitment to the original WSIS mandate, and a more equitable global digital governance system that reflects the needs and priorities of developing countries.
Google confirms it has not received UK backdoor demand for encrypted data
Following scrutiny over secret surveillance demands, Google says it has not been asked by the UK government to build encryption backdoors, distancing itself from reported pressure placed on Apple.
Google to sign EU’s AI Code of Practice despite concerns over innovation risks
Google has agreed to endorse the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice aimed at guiding compliance with the AI Act, while warning that some provisions may hinder Europe's AI competitiveness.
Tech giants back Trump’s AI deregulation plan amid public concern over societal impacts
Amid soaring industry support and fierce public opposition, the recent AI summit spotlighted the intensifying clash between deregulation ambitions and calls for responsible, inclusive AI governance.
ICANN launches self-service testing platform for new gTLD registry providers
ICANN has released an upgraded version of its Registry System Testing service aimed at streamlining technical evaluations for registry operators and service providers in the upcoming gTLD application round.
IAB submits input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper
The Internet Architecture Board has provided formal input to the WSIS+20 Elements Paper, calling for the Zero Draft to reinforce the multistakeholder model at the core of Internet governance, explicitly recognise the role of the technical and academic communities, and avoid shifting toward a multilateral framing that risks sidelining key contributors. The IAB also stresses the need for multistakeholder approaches in AI governance, greater coordination across digital governance domains and a permanent mandate for the IGF.
