UniLodz at the Internet Accountability Forum addressing global challenges to online freedoms

The Forum consisted of two components. The first day, co-organised with the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics, brought together selected experts for in-depth discussions on disinformation, accountability in artificial intelligence systems, and the resilience of the global internet-freedom ecosystem. The second day, open to a wider audience from governments, academia, industry and civil society, focused on balancing accountability, security and human rights in digital governance.

A key moment of the event was the launch of the Internet Accountability Compass, a new tool developed through GIFI and made publicly available as a practical mechanism for assessing how states deliver on their commitments to an open and secure Internet. The Compass supports transparency, builds trust and provides a measurable benchmark that connects high-level declarations—such as the Declaration for the Future of the Internet—with concrete state practice.

Discussions throughout the Forum highlighted several recurring themes: the use of disinformation and censorship to suppress civic space; the risks posed by automated surveillance and biometric systems; the necessity of clearer frameworks for algorithmic transparency and responsible content governance; and the growing threat of Internet fragmentation through diverging technical standards and regulations.

LCH’s participation in the Internet Accountability Forum demonstrates our commitment to advancing evidence-based digital governance, strengthening global cooperation and ensuring that human rights remain at the centre of the evolving digital environment.