ICANN has approved extra funding to help more organisations apply for new internet domain names, aiming to improve access and competition in the global domain system.
Austria’s government has announced plans to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, citing concerns over harmful content and addictive platform design.
The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that four major adult websites failed to prevent minors from accessing their content, raising concerns about compliance with EU digital safety rules.
The European Parliament has voted against extending temporary rules that allow platforms to scan private messages for child abuse material, leaving the framework set to expire in April 2026.
A court in the Netherlands has ordered X and its AI system Grok to stop generating non-consensual sexualised content, marking a first binding ruling against an AI image generator in Europe.
A new ITU recommendation sets out how artificial intelligence systems in telecom networks should be monitored, focusing on performance, reliability, and long-term accuracy.
A new W3C Group Note examines how large language models can support technical standards development, while highlighting risks related to accuracy, bias, and accountability.
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings to assess whether Snapchat is complying with EU rules on protecting minors online, focusing on age checks, harmful content, and platform design.
LACNIC has launched a new call for its R&D Ambassadors Program, aiming to support experts working on internet infrastructure development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
A submission to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance urges a broader, rights-focused approach, linking AI development to social justice, sustainability, and global equity.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
