Civil society groups call for open internet ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 elections

By |2026-06-10T04:32:49+00:00May00 18, 2026|

A coalition of civil society organisations, journalists, and digital rights advocates has called on Gambian authorities, telecommunications operators, and electoral institutions to protect internet access and digital rights during the country’s 2026 general elections.

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ICANN Board approves funding changes and review reform measures ahead of 2026 gTLD round

By |2026-05-20T10:55:00+00:00May25 15, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Board approved a series of governance, budget, and review changes during its May 2026 meeting, including updates linked to the New gTLD Program and ICANN’s review processes.

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European standards bodies publish new methods for analysing nano-objects in food and industrial materials

By |2026-05-21T10:07:31+00:00May31 15, 2026|

European Committee for Standardization has released two new technical specifications aimed at harmonising how nano-objects are detected and measured in food additives, powders, aerosols, and suspensions.

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Indian digital rights group urges stronger safeguards in India’s public Wi-Fi expansion plans

By |2026-05-18T09:58:14+00:00May24 15, 2026|

The Internet Freedom Foundation has called for stronger privacy, security, and affordability protections in India’s latest consultation on expanding public Wi-Fi access.

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UN begins organising thematic leadership for AI governance summit

By |2026-05-15T09:54:48+00:00May48 15, 2026|

The United Nations is inviting governments and stakeholders to help lead thematic discussions at its July 2026 Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva.

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ICANN extends application deadline for independent objector roles in next gTLD round

By |2026-05-15T09:50:26+00:00May25 15, 2026|

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has extended the deadline for expressions of interest from candidates seeking to serve as Independent Objectors in the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.

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Italian court opens first hearing in lawsuit against Meta and TikTok over minors’ social media use

By |2026-05-18T09:52:23+00:00May41 15, 2026|

A court in Milan has begun examining a case brought against Meta Platforms and TikTok over alleged harms linked to social media design and underage users.

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EU member states back compromise text revising parts of AI Act implementation

By |2026-05-14T11:47:47+00:00May46 14, 2026|

EU governments have agreed on a compromise proposal that would adjust timelines, obligations, and enforcement mechanisms under the Artificial Intelligence Act while introducing new prohibited AI practices.

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Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence calls for implementation-focused UN AI governance process

By |2026-05-19T11:38:56+00:00May00 14, 2026|

A submission by Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence urges the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance to focus on implementation, interoperability, and stronger participation from developing countries.

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EU court backs Italian order requiring Meta to compensate publishers

By |2026-05-18T09:48:02+00:00May17 14, 2026|

The EU’s top court has supported an Italian regulatory approach requiring Meta Platforms to compensate publishers for the use of news snippets online, reinforcing pressure on large technology platforms over digital content use.

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