ICANN opens NextGen@ICANN87 applications for Asia Pacific students

By |2026-03-24T14:03:18+00:00March13 23, 2026|

ICANN has launched applications for its NextGen@ICANN programme, offering university students in the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to engage in internet governance discussions.

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US unveils national AI policy framework focused on innovation and safeguards

By |2026-03-31T09:29:40+00:00March48 23, 2026|

A new US national AI policy framework sets priorities for innovation, child protection, and workforce development, while calling for coordinated federal oversight and regulatory consistency.

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Citizen Lab submission warns of growing digital repression targeting activists abroad

By |2026-03-24T15:57:46+00:00March21 20, 2026|

A submission to the UN human rights process highlights how governments use digital tools to surveil, intimidate and silence human rights defenders across borders.

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Egypt publishes national guidelines for trustworthy and responsible AI

By |2026-03-24T14:09:38+00:00March52 20, 2026|

Egypt has released new national guidelines outlining how artificial intelligence should be developed and used responsibly across sectors, with a focus on ethics, transparency and accountability.

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ICANN opens applications for ICANN87 Fellowship Programme

By |2026-03-20T12:18:52+00:00March51 20, 2026|

Excerpt: ICANN has launched the application round for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the ICANN87 meeting, offering participants the opportunity to engage in global internet governance processes. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme ahead of the ICANN87 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 17–22 October 2026 [...]

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EU launches initiative to promote women’s leadership in public ICT sector

By |2026-04-07T11:19:50+00:00March00 20, 2026|

A new EU-backed programme aims to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in public digital policy and ICT governance worldwide.

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China adopts new five-year plan to boost advanced technology and innovation

By |2026-03-24T15:26:57+00:00March40 19, 2026|

China has approved a new five-year development plan focused on strengthening domestic innovation and expanding investment in key technologies such as AI, robotics and quantum computing.

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India insurers require companies to disclose AI use for cyber insurance

By |2026-03-19T15:22:05+00:00March04 19, 2026|

Insurers in India are introducing new requirements for companies to disclose their use of AI, reflecting growing concerns over AI-related cybersecurity risks.

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Call for proposals opens for Open Source Week 2026 community-led events

By |2026-03-19T15:15:48+00:00March16 19, 2026|

A call for proposals has been launched for community-led sessions at Open Source Week 2026, inviting contributions from across the global open source ecosystem.

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