April 2026 - CPWG - lists.icann.org

Cross-community session topic proposals
by Pari Esfandiari April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Dear Justine, Following today’s CPWG meeting, I would like to express my support for *“The Current and Coming Impact of Artificial Intelligence on DNS Abuse”* (proposed by BC and SSAC), while suggesting a few refinements. The current framing of AI-driven DNS abuse is strong; however, introducing a more balanced perspective that highlights how AI can also enhance detection, mitigation, and user protection would make the session more forward-looking and constructive. In addition, incorporating a clearer reference to its direct impact on end users—such as increased exposure to sophisticated phishing, implications for user trust, and potential privacy concerns—would better align the session with ICANN’s broader public interest mission. These would be relatively minor adjustments, but they would help emphasize both the opportunities and risks of AI, as well as reinforce the role of ICANN in safeguarding end-user interests. This, in turn, would strengthen the proposal’s relevance across stakeholder groups—particularly ALAC—and enhance its overall value as a plenary topic. Cheers, Pari -- Pari Esfandiari President *Global TechnoPolitics Forum <http://www.technopolitics.org> * *Pario <http://www.parioconsultants.com>- Architects of Ideas* info(a)TechnoPolitics.org <info(a)technopolitics.org> *Linkedin Profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/pariesfandiari/>* *Tel: * US :+1-202*-735-1415* (Office) US : +1-310-435-0888 <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B13104350888> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B13104350888> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B13104350888>(Cell) Europe: +30-694-1607131 <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B306941607131> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B13104350888> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B13104350888>(Cell) UK : +44-731-210-4049 <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B447312104049> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B447312104049> <http://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B447312104049> (Cell)

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**REMINDER - ON IN 25 MINUTES!** At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 20:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

**NOTE – next CPWG = Wednesday 01 April at 20h30 UTC (later time to accommodate the AFRALO Monthly call at 18h30 UTC) Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 20:30 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/2kpktxz7__;!!PtGJab4!7Qli_x…> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBxOg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AY…> Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZ…> / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN [streamtext.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN__…> At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB FYI – the upcoming CPWG calls in April are currently on the following rotation: April 1 – 20:30 UTC April 8 – 14:00 UTC April 15 – 19:00 UTC April 22 – 14:00 UTC April 29 – 19:00 UTC Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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(CORRECTION) At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 20:30 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

**NOTE – next CPWG = Wednesday 01 April at 20h30 UTC (later time to accommodate the AFRALO Monthly call at 18h30 UTC) Dear All, The next At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Call has been scheduled for Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 20:30 UTC for 90 mins. For other times: Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/2kpktxz7> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBxOg Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09 / Passcode: #CPWG2345* Real time transcription (RTT) available at (subject to availability): https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/jYDpB FYI – the upcoming CPWG calls in April are currently on the following rotation: April 1 – 20:30 UTC April 8 – 14:00 UTC April 15 – 19:00 UTC April 22 – 14:00 UTC April 29 – 19:00 UTC Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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