The EU’s Tech Regulation Paradox is Getting Harder to Ignore - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/the-eus-tech-regulation-paradox-is-getting-harder-to-ignore

The European Union faces a paradox as it attempts to balance a deregulatory agenda for competitiveness with new […]

Putusan MK Pasal Moderasi Konten UU ITE, Langkah Awal Mereformasi Buruknya Tata Kelola Digital di Indonesia - SAFEnet #ChristchurchCall
https://safenet.or.id/putusan-mk-pasal-moderasi-konten-uu-ite-langkah-awal-mereformasi-buruknya-tata-kelola-digital-di-indonesia/

Indonesia's Constitutional […]

An AI Accord, a New Czar and an Autonomous Warfare Command - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/an-ai-accord-a-new-czar-and-an-autonomous-warfare-command

The Trump administration has launched a 'Super Intelligence' task force and autonomous warfare command, while […]

Why Social Media Platforms Should Adopt a 'Militant Democracy' Framework - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/why-social-media-platforms-should-adopt-a-militant-democracy-framework

Scholars propose a militant democracy framework for social media platforms to prevent […]

MAP-AI Open Letter: Centering Human Rights in AI Governance - GNI #ChristchurchCall
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/map-ai-open-letter-centering-human-rights-in-ai-governance/

A coalition of eighty organisations has issued an open letter urging governments and tech firms to prioritise […]

Site-Blocking Will Not Defend IP, No Matter the Bill’s Name - EFF #ChristchurchCall
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/site-blocking-will-not-defend-ip-no-matter-bills-name

The proposed DEFEND IP Act faces criticism for potentially incentivising internet censorship and threatening free […]

Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite - The Conversation #ChristchurchCall
https://theconversation.com/why-a-decade-of-ai-safety-promises-keep-failing-to-bite-293342

Despite numerous international agreements and the formation of safety institutes, critics argue that […]

GIFCT to Evolve its Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Model - GIFCT #ChristchurchCall
https://gifct.org/2026/10/02/gifct-to-evolve-its-multi-stakeholder-engagement-model/

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism is refining its multi-stakeholder engagement to improve governance and operational […]

Victory! Court Rejects Government Effort to Dismiss Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit - EFF #ChristchurchCall
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/victory-court-rejects-government-effort-dismiss-social-media-surveillance-lawsuit

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against the Trump […]

Congress Has Another Site-Blocking Bill, And This One Targets VPNs - EFF #ChristchurchCall
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/congress-has-another-site-blocking-bill-and-one-targets-vpns

The proposed American Copyright Protection Act would allow courts to force VPNs and ISPs to block access […]

Mona Sinha joins the National Women’s Hall of Fame: A look at its legacy - Equality Now #ChristchurchCall
https://equalitynow.org/news/news-and-insights/mona-sinha-joins-the-national-womens-hall-of-fame-a-look-at-its-legacy/

Equality Now CEO Mona Sinha joins the National Women’s Hall of Fame […]

Power shared is power supercharged: My reflections on being inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame - Equality Now #ChristchurchCall
https://equalitynow.org/news/from-our-ceo/power-shared-is-power-supercharged-my-reflections-on-being-inducted-into-the-national-womens-hall-of-fame/

Mona […]

Ola Bini Ordered to Leave Ecuador Under Obscure Accusations - EFF #ChristchurchCall
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/10/ola-bini-ordered-leave-ecuador-under-obscure-accusations

Ecuadorean authorities have ordered the deportation of security expert Ola Bini, citing secret reports of national […]

Global Digital Policy Roundup: September 2026 - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/global-digital-policy-roundup-september-2026

A roundup of September 2026 digital policies highlights global efforts to regulate AI, content moderation, and data governance for minors' […]

Francine Berman’s ‘Better Tech’ is a Call to Arms for Those Who Care About Tech’s Role in 21st Century Life - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/francine-bermans-better-tech-is-a-call-to-arms-for-those-who-care-about-techs-role-in-21st-century-life

Francine Berman’s […]

Wikipedia Isn't Big Tech, and Brazil's Platform Rules Should Say So - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/wikipedia-isnt-big-tech-and-brazils-platform-rules-should-say-so

Wikimedia Brasil argues that platform regulations targeting commercial social media should not […]

Grandma got her gun: How scam concealed carry ads are targeting seniors and veterans on Meta platforms - ISD Dispatches #ChristchurchCall
https://www.isdglobal.org/digital-dispatch/grandma-got-her-gun-how-scam-concealed-carry-ads-are-targeting-seniors-and-veterans-on-meta-platforms/

Research […]

September 2026 US Tech Policy Roundup - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/september-2026-us-tech-policy-roundup

US tech policy in September focused on AI safety, with new state-level regulations and voluntary industry accords attempting to mitigate existential risks.

Senate Hearing on 'Rogue AI: Securing the Homeland Against AI Agent Attacks' - Tech Policy Press #ChristchurchCall
https://techpolicy.press/senate-hearing-on-rogue-ai-securing-the-homeland-against-ai-agent-attacks

A Senate hearing addressed the security risks posed by autonomous AI agents […]

Why Internet Infrastructure Decisions Rarely Stay Localized - Internet Society #ChristchurchCall
https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/10/why-internet-infrastructure-decisions-rarely-stay-localized/

The Internet Society warns that US sanctions on infrastructure providers threaten global […]