ICANN to host Q&A webinars ahead of new domain application round
ICANN will hold a series of webinars to guide applicants through the upcoming 2026 round of new domain name applications, focusing on the application system and process.
Global Encryption Coalition Steering Committee Statement raises concerns over Meta’s plan to remove encryption from Instagram
A coalition of digital rights organisations has criticised Meta’s decision to discontinue end-to-end encryption on Instagram, warning of risks to user privacy and security.
UN expert panel begins work on human-centred AI governance study
A UN-appointed panel has launched a global study on artificial intelligence, focusing on risks, opportunities, and the role of human oversight in governance.
GNI calls for stronger safeguards in reauthorisation of US surveillance law
The Global Network Initiative urges reforms to Section 702 of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing concerns over privacy, oversight, and global implications.
OpenAI outlines policy proposals on economic and safety impacts of advanced AI
A new OpenAI policy document presents proposals addressing the economic and societal implications of advanced AI, including labour impacts, safety measures, and governance frameworks.
EU and Morocco launch digital dialogue to strengthen cooperation
The European Union and Morocco have launched a Digital Dialogue to expand cooperation on AI, digital infrastructure, and public services.
Over 500 organisations call for increased EU funding for culture and media programme
A coalition of cultural, media, and civil society organisations has urged the EU to increase funding for the proposed AgoraEU programme in the next long-term budget.
W3C publishes draft standard for controlling animated images in CSS
A new draft specification proposes tools for managing how animated images behave on web pages, including playback control and rendering options.
W3C publishes draft update to verifiable credentials standard
A new draft from the World Wide Web Consortium outlines updates to how digital credentials, such as diplomas or IDs, can be securely issued and verified online.
EU Commission reports progress on AI Continent Action Plan after first year
The European Commission outlines developments in computing infrastructure, data governance, and skills as part of its strategy to strengthen Europe’s AI ecosystem.
