ICANN86 schedule published
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has released the schedule for ICANN86 Policy Forum, which will take place in hybrid format in Seville next month.
EU education ministers call for human-centred approach to AI in schools
The Council of the European Union has adopted conclusions on AI in education, stressing that AI tools should support rather than replace the role of teachers.
ITU updates guidelines for remote participation in standards meetings
A revised International Telecommunication Union supplement sets operational and accessibility guidance for fully virtual and hybrid meetings across ITU-T groups.
AFRINIC extends consultation period for bylaws review process
AFRINIC has extended the deadline for community input on proposed bylaws revisions, citing the need for broader participation and more detailed feedback.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute publishes interoperability testing standard for next-generation emergency networks
A new specification from European Telecommunications Standards Institute aims to ensure that emergency communication systems from different vendors can function together across increasingly complex digital networks.
NRO NC publishes updated status report on RIR governance document revisions
The Number Resource Organization Number Council has released a new progress report on revisions to the RIR Governance Document, outlining unresolved issues and ongoing drafting work.
North Macedonia signs Council of Europe AI convention
North Macedonia has signed the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, becoming the 20th signatory to the international agreement.
Indian digital rights group criticises latest proposed changes to IT Rules
The Internet Freedom Foundation has raised concerns over further proposed amendments to India’s IT Rules, arguing that the process reflects ad-hoc policymaking and creates unclear compliance obligations for AI-generated content.
Ofcom outlines broader enforcement priorities under UK Online Safety Act
Ofcom says its online safety work for 2026–27 will focus on child protection, illegal hate content, terrorism, and harms targeting women and girls, while expanding implementation of the Online Safety Act.
Instagram ended support for encrypted chats in May 2026
Instagram has discontinued its optional end-to-end encrypted chat feature, removing a privacy function previously available for some direct messages.
