ITU updates guidelines for remote participation in standards meetings
A revised International Telecommunication Union supplement sets operational and accessibility guidance for fully virtual and hybrid meetings across ITU-T groups.
AFRINIC extends consultation period for bylaws review process
AFRINIC has extended the deadline for community input on proposed bylaws revisions, citing the need for broader participation and more detailed feedback.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute publishes interoperability testing standard for next-generation emergency networks
A new specification from European Telecommunications Standards Institute aims to ensure that emergency communication systems from different vendors can function together across increasingly complex digital networks.
NRO NC publishes updated status report on RIR governance document revisions
The Number Resource Organization Number Council has released a new progress report on revisions to the RIR Governance Document, outlining unresolved issues and ongoing drafting work.
North Macedonia signs Council of Europe AI convention
North Macedonia has signed the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, becoming the 20th signatory to the international agreement.
Indian digital rights group criticises latest proposed changes to IT Rules
The Internet Freedom Foundation has raised concerns over further proposed amendments to India’s IT Rules, arguing that the process reflects ad-hoc policymaking and creates unclear compliance obligations for AI-generated content.
Ofcom outlines broader enforcement priorities under UK Online Safety Act
Ofcom says its online safety work for 2026–27 will focus on child protection, illegal hate content, terrorism, and harms targeting women and girls, while expanding implementation of the Online Safety Act.
Instagram ended support for encrypted chats in May 2026
Instagram has discontinued its optional end-to-end encrypted chat feature, removing a privacy function previously available for some direct messages.
Canadian privacy regulators find parts of ChatGPT data practices non-compliant
Privacy authorities in Canada concluded that aspects of OpenAI’s handling of personal information for ChatGPT training and operation did not comply with private-sector privacy laws.
European Commission updates AI guidance for researchers across the European Research Area
The European Commission has revised its guidance on generative AI in research, adding recommendations on transparency, accountability, and emerging risks linked to AI-assisted scientific work.
