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European Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative on AI governance

The European Commission has registered a European Citizens' Initiative aimed at creating a framework for high-trust digital spaces and negotiating with ISO and ICANN for the safeguarding of the .IA domain.

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The European Commission registered the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) titled 'Creation of a European Digital Space (.IA) for Sovereign AI Governance' on 6 October 2026. The initiative invites the Commission to propose a framework for high-trust digital spaces and negotiate with ISO and ICANN regarding the .IA domain.

The initiative pertains to the governance of artificial intelligence within the European Union. It aims to establish a sovereign European AI governance structure that may affect AI regulation and compliance for firms operating in this sector.

The material does not specify any deadlines, transitional periods, or exemptions related to this initiative.

Source: European Commission, official publication, retrieved 2026-10-07

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