The Address Supporting Organization Address Council has completed a revised draft governance framework for the Regional Internet Registry system and formally submitted it to the Number Resource Organization Executive Council, marking the next stage in a multi-year review of the framework governing Internet number resource management.
A civil society report on the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance highlights the need for broader participation, stronger human rights considerations and greater attention to inequalities between countries in future discussions on international AI governance.
The European Union's AI Omnibus Regulation has entered into force, introducing targeted changes to the implementation of the AI Act. The amendments extend compliance timelines, simplify administrative requirements, strengthen support for smaller businesses, and clarify AI governance while maintaining existing safeguards for safety and fundamental rights.
ICANN has released an updated guide outlining what technical operators and the broader Internet community should expect during the next Root Key Signing Key rollover, a routine process designed to maintain the security of the Domain Name System.
The European Union's Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation has entered into force, clarifying the AI Office's supervisory responsibilities, expanding its enforcement powers, and introducing new regulatory sandboxes to support AI innovation.
The European Commission has released practical guidance to help manufacturers, software developers, and businesses prepare for the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act, providing greater clarity on compliance requirements ahead of key deadlines.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has urged states participating in the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs to strengthen their shared understanding of how international humanitarian law applies to cyber operations during armed conflicts, with particular attention to protecting civilians, critical digital infrastructure, and civilian data.
The European Union has called for the early implementation of existing confidence-building measures under the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs in the Context of International Security, emphasizing practical cooperation, transparency, and communication between states to reduce the risk of cyber incidents.
Access Now has called on the UN Global Mechanism on ICTs in the Context of International Security to strengthen protections for human rights, safeguard critical infrastructure, and address emerging cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence as part of its future work programme.
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok's account settings for minors do not provide the level of privacy, safety, and security required under the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over the visibility and discoverability of children's accounts.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
