The @w3c Security #InterestGroup published the "Cryptography usage in Web Standards" doc. to help web specification authors and application #developers apply #cryptography in a consistent, interoperable and secure way #timetogiveinput

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/security-guidelines-cryptography/

This is a practical, standards-aligned guide on selecting and using recognized cryptographic algorithms and parameters securely within web technologies, helping avoid common mistakes and pitfalls.

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/security-guidelines-cryptography/issues

The @w3c Security #InterestGroup released its "Threat Model for Decentralized Credentials" which provides a structured analysis of risks in decentralized credential systems, focusing on #security, #privacy, and #HumanRights #timetogiveinput

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/threat-model-decentralized-credentials/

Feedback welcome: https://github.com/w3c/threat-model-decentralized-credentials/issues

The @w3c Security #InterestGroup proposes to make systematic use of threat modeling in W3C to identify potential #threats, vulnerabilities, and safeguards in web specifications.
This guide is designed to help standards #developers make informed decisions about #security and #privacy risks from the beginning of standard development #timetogiveinput

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/threat-modeling-guide/

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/threat-modeling-guide/issues

RE: https://w3c.social/@w3cdevs/115055609557799756

The @w3c Web&AI #InterestGroup charter has been approved!
▶️ https://www.w3.org/groups/ig/webai/

The group seeks to provide a space to discuss how emerging #AI technologies are shaping the Web and how the community can work together to steer these developments for the benefit of users.

It may also contribute to documents such as Ethical Principles for Web Machine Learning, The Agentic Web, Threat Model for AI in Browsers, Threat Model for Agentic AI Web Browsers, and others.

Join the group!

At the October 2025 "W3C in Europe 🇪🇺 " member meeting, @InesAkrap, co-chair of the @w3c Sustainable Web #InterestGroup, introduced the Web Sustainability Guidelines (WSG). With ICT responsible for 2–5% of global emissions, the WSG outlines 93 guidelines across key domains and relates to EU efforts like REGSN and the Green Deal. A task force of the group is developing metrics to measure impact, with a final publication planned for April 2026.

Watch Ines' presentation: https://youtu.be/FK0sToCf8AU

The @w3c team is drafting a charter for a Web & AI #InterestGroup to establish an official forum within W3C for coordinating broad AI-related discussions.
▶️ https://w3c.github.io/charter-drafts/2025/webai-ig.html

This new group is intended to explore how AI-related technologies intersect with Web technologies—examining their technical, #ethical, and societal impacts—tracking trends, connecting groups, supporting workshops, and exploring how #AI agents protocols may influence the Web.

Background info: https://www.w3.org/reports/ai-web-impact/

Join the W3C Exploration Interest Group: where standards start

https://www.w3.org/blog/2025/join-the-w3c-exploration-interest-group-where-standards-start/

#HackerNews #W3C #Exploration #Standards #InterestGroup #WebDevelopment #Innovation

🆕 The Exploration #InterestGroup is a @w3c initiative to explore web technology trends and support strategic discussions.
▶️ https://www.w3.org/groups/ig/exploration/

It will help find the gaps, make space for disagreement, spotlight use cases that standards groups haven’t prioritized yet, etc. Open to public input, the group welcomes broad participation and contributions to help shape web innovation: https://github.com/w3c/exploration-ig

Read more: https://www.w3.org/blog/2025/join-the-w3c-exploration-interest-group-where-standards-start/
and watch 🎬: https://youtu.be/HoAOHKmW1k8

Proposed charter for the @w3c Exploration #InterestGroup: its mission would be to provide members of the W3C Community a platform to explore emerging web technologies and collaborate on shaping trends for the benefit of web users.

▶️ https://www.w3.org/2025/02/ig-exploration-proposed-charter.html

This group would serve as a complement to existing member-focused discussions and broader community dialogues (@ab-led member meetings, #w3cTPAC breakouts, etc.)

🆕 @w3c has launched the Sustainable Web #InterestGroup to create guidelines and best practices for addressing #sustainability challenges in digital technology affecting both people and the planet.

Drawing from the SustyWeb #CommunityGroup’s work, the group will release the Web Sustainability Guidelines (WSG) 1.0, designed for end-users, tool developers, educators, and policymakers.
➡️ https://w3c.github.io/sustyweb/

Read @tzviya's post: https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/sustainable-web-interest-group-is-formed/