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.
A submission to the UN human rights process highlights how governments use digital tools to surveil, intimidate and silence human rights defenders across borders.
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.
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 [...]
A new EU-backed programme aims to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in public digital policy and ICT governance worldwide.
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.
Insurers in India are introducing new requirements for companies to disclose their use of AI, reflecting growing concerns over AI-related cybersecurity risks.
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.
A European Parliament committee has approved a proposal to simplify parts of the EU’s AI framework, as lawmakers seek clearer implementation of the AI Act.
INTERPOL has announced a new international task force to combat financial fraud, as major technology companies commit to coordinated action against online scams.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
