INTERPOL launches global task force to combat financial fraud
INTERPOL has announced a new international task force to combat financial fraud, as major technology companies commit to coordinated action against online scams.
CDT warns digital platforms still limit women’s participation despite policy efforts
A new policy paper finds that online platforms continue to shape and often restrict women’s participation in public life, pointing to gaps in platform governance, algorithmic design and regulation.
NSA issues guidance on AI supply chain risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
The US National Security Agency has released new guidance outlining cybersecurity risks across the AI supply chain, warning that data, models and infrastructure can introduce critical vulnerabilities.
UN Human Rights Council considers resolution on disability and digital technologies
A draft resolution submitted to the UN Human Rights Council outlines how digital technologies should support the rights of persons with disabilities, with discussions initiated in March 2026.
ICANN appoints Analysys Mason to assess community-based domain applications
ICANN has selected Analysys Mason as the provider responsible for evaluating community-based applications in the upcoming 2026 round of new generic top-level domains.
UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies opens call for input ahead of Global Dialogue on AI Governance
The United Nations has launched a call for written submissions to inform its Global Dialogue on AI Governance, a multistakeholder initiative aimed at shaping international cooperation on AI.
European Commission delays tech sovereignty package
The European Commission has postponed its planned tech sovereignty package to May, delaying key proposals on cloud infrastructure, semiconductors and open-source strategy.
Rights groups warn court of risks from military use of AI in Anthropic case
Human rights organisations have filed a legal brief in a US court case involving Anthropic, arguing that the use of AI in military operations raises serious concerns under international humanitarian law.
US lawmaker probes EU contacts with tech firms over alleged speech restrictions
A US congressional committee has requested documents from major technology companies as part of an investigation into alleged coordination with EU authorities on content moderation.
Encyclopaedia Britannica sues OpenAI over alleged use of its content to train AI models
Encyclopaedia Britannica and its Merriam-Webster subsidiary have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company used their reference materials without permission to train artificial intelligence systems.
