Updates
US Supreme Court narrows ISP copyright liability, sharpening focus on intent with potential implications for generative AI
A unanimous US Supreme Court ruling narrowed the circumstances under which internet service providers can be held liable for users’ copyright infringement, limiting liability to cases involving intent or active inducement. The decision spared Cox Communications from potential billion-dollar exposure and clarified that knowledge alone is insufficient. It may influence copyright battles over generative AI, in which plaintiffs could argue that such systems are designed to produce infringing content.
Commission invests in fact-checking to combat disinformation
Five million euro grant backs independent verification.
UN commissioner calls for human rights-centred digital governance at GANHRI conference
Volker Türk told GANHRI that digital governance, surveillance, and AI must be addressed through human rights protection and accountability.
University of South Wales becomes the first in the UK to AI qualification as part of a degree
Business and Management students at the University of South Wales earn dual AI accreditation and use AI tools for real-world projects.
EU interim ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires
After failed negotiations on an extension, the EU’s interim ePrivacy derogation expired on 3 April 2026.
Kazakhstan positions AI at heart of industrial strategy
A dedicated AI university and national training programme aim to build skilled workforce.
Oracle expands AI options for US government agencies
Advanced AI infrastructure by Oracle helps the US government meet high-stakes operational and citizen service needs.
OHCHR seeks inputs on protecting human rights defenders in the digital age
A new OHCHR call invites states, civil society, industry, and other stakeholders to submit evidence on digital harms faced by human rights defenders.
ICT4Peace hosts workshop to support preparations for Geneva 2027 AI Summit
ICT4Peace hosted a launch event at the GenAI Zürich 2026 conference to support preparations for the Geneva 2027 AI Summit, which Switzerland is set to host. The event was organised at the invitation of the Swiss government and brought together around 40 participants from government, business, academia, and civil society to discuss potential objectives and (See more)
US agencies launch national AI workforce initiative
Joint research will examine how AI is reshaping jobs, employment patterns, and broader economic outcomes across the United States.
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