GigaLaw report finds surge in domain disputes driven by large UDRP cases
A report by GigaLaw shows a sharp rise in disputed domain names under the UDRP, linked to a small number of high-volume complaints and ongoing cybersquatting activity.
ICANN launches RFP for financial and operational checks in 2026 domain round
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is seeking external providers to assess applicants’ financial and operational capacity in the upcoming round of new domain name applications.
EU MEPs to scrutinise AI security risks and enforcement gaps in EU rules
A European Parliament committee will examine how AI and cybersecurity laws are applied in practice, with a focus on risks from advanced systems.
WEF report urges shift from cybersecurity to cyber resilience amid rising global risks
A new report from the World Economic Forum highlights the need for coordinated global approaches as cyber threats become more complex and interconnected.
Chinese court rules AI adoption not valid grounds for dismissing workers
A ruling by the Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court finds that companies cannot justify layoffs solely on the basis of replacing workers with AI systems.
Civil society groups condemn Zambia’s role in RightsCon cancellation
More than 130 organisations have condemned the Zambian government’s last-minute decision that led to the cancellation of RightsCon 2026.
Commission sets out AI Continent Action Plan to scale Europe’s AI capacity
A new EU strategy focuses on infrastructure, data access, and skills to strengthen AI deployment across industry and public services.
Canada’s privacy regulator issues guidance on age checks for online services
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released new guidance on age assurance, aiming to balance child safety online with data protection obligations.
RightsCon 2026 cancelled
RightsCon organisers have announced the cancellation of the event in Lusaka and online, citing immediate concerns and advising participants not to travel.
ICANN opens second evaluation window for domain infrastructure providers
A new application period allows technical providers to qualify for supporting domain name operations in the 2026 gTLD round.
