Italy debates Starlink for secure communications
Striving for transparency in light of concerns regarding national security and international alliances.
Musk’s Starlink eyes expansion in Italy despite regulatory delays
Talks are ongoing between Italy and Starlink for secure government communications and improved rural internet access.
FCC to vote on GPS alternatives amid rising interference fears
Reports of GPS interference and spoofing attacks have increased since 2023, raising safety fears.
EU plans legislation for car data access
The move seeks to address ongoing disputes over ownership and control of in-vehicle data, which is becoming increasingly valuable.
ICANN seeks community input on next round of new domain names
Running until 2 April 2025, the process will shape how organizations and communities can apply for new internet extensions. This is especially important for civil society, as the rules will influence digital inclusion and linguistic rights, ensuring that minority languages and community-driven initiatives have a fair chance to secure their place online.
ICANN seeks dispute resolution providers for next round of new domain names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched a call for proposals to select dispute resolution providers for the Next Round of new top-level domains, due in April 2026. These providers will handle objections related to trademark rights, public interest, and community concerns in the domain name system.
FCC raises concerns over EU’s online regulation impact on free speech
The Trump administration has vowed to push back against regulations it sees as unfair to American businesses.
Binance to remove non-MiCA compliant stablecoins in Europe
MiCA-compliant stablecoins like USDC and Eurite (EURI) will remain available, and Binance advises users to convert non-compliant coins into approved alternatives or fiat.
Elements Paper for Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance published
As part of the intergovernmental process dedicated to defining terms of reference and modalities for the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance (whose creation was agreed in the context of the Global Digital Compact), the co-facilitators, Costa Rica and Spain, issued an Elements Paper. The paper, based on consultations held so far with member states and other stakeholders, outlines an overview of the proposed scope, functions, and governance arrangements for both the Panel and the Dialogue, and is meant to guide further negotiations. According to the paper, the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI is (See more)
Strengthening digital inclusion: The Americans with Disabilities Act’s new digital accessibility regulations
The new regulations mandate that all web content and mobile applications offered by state and local government entities must be accessible, with accessibility measured according to Level A and Level AA criteria outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1.
