ICANN provides emergency funding to restore internet connectivity in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

By |2026-06-09T11:05:20+00:00June19 9, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will contribute nearly $110,000 to support emergency telecommunications efforts in Jamaica following internet disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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W3C invites implementations of HTML ruby markup extensions**

By |2026-06-14T04:17:05+00:00June07 9, 2026|

The World Wide Web Consortium has advanced HTML Ruby Markup Extensions to Candidate Recommendation, aiming to improve how East Asian pronunciation and annotation text is represented on the web.

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ENISA outlines competence requirements for Cyber Resilience Act notified bodies

By |2026-06-11T13:13:49+00:00June44 8, 2026|

ENISA has published guidance on the technical competence requirements for conformity assessment bodies seeking designation as notified bodies under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The document aims to support consistent assessment practices across member states and ensure that organisations evaluating connected products possess the necessary cybersecurity, auditing and conformity assessment expertise.

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ICANN commits US$1 million to support long-term future of Internet Governance Forum

By |2026-06-09T11:11:30+00:00June28 8, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has approved a one-time US$1 million contribution to the Internet Governance Forum following the forum’s permanent establishment through the WSIS+20 process.

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Paradigm Initiative calls for Global South role in AI governance dialogue

By |2026-07-01T07:26:55+00:00June00 8, 2026|

Paradigm Initiative has urged global AI governance processes to include meaningful participation from Global South civil society and to provide resources that make such participation possible.

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White House directs faster AI adoption across US national security agencies

By |2026-06-13T06:25:57+00:00June22 8, 2026|

A new US national security memorandum orders defence, intelligence, and security agencies to accelerate the use of AI while updating rules on oversight, procurement, testing, and risk management.

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Paradigm Initiative calls for stronger Global South participation in AI governance discussions

By |2026-06-10T04:34:32+00:00June32 8, 2026|

Paradigm Initiative has urged governments and international organisations to ensure meaningful participation of Global South stakeholders in emerging global AI governance processes.

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Brazil’s telecom regulator adopts AI governance policy for public-sector use

By |2026-06-13T03:49:05+00:00June01 8, 2026|

Brazil’s telecommunications regulator has approved a new AI governance framework that establishes principles for the use of AI in regulatory and administrative activities while promoting the development of domestic AI capabilities.

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US executive order links AI innovation with cybersecurity and national security goals

By |2026-06-13T03:47:00+00:00June03 8, 2026|

A new US executive order establishes a framework for cooperation between government and AI developers, with a focus on strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure, and assessing risks associated with advanced AI models.

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EU privacy watchdog to debate impact of Omnibus reforms on GDPR and AI rules

By |2026-06-09T10:59:17+00:00June32 7, 2026|

European data protection authorities and policymakers will meet in Brussels to discuss whether the EU’s Omnibus proposals can simplify compliance requirements without weakening existing digital rights protections.

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