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• IMSC Hypothetical Render Model is a W3C Recommendation

  The Timed Text Working Group published IMSC Hypothetical Render Model as a W3C Recommendation. This specification specifies a Hypothetical Render Model (HRM) that constrains the presentation complexity of documents that conform to the Text Profiles specified in any edition of Internet Media Subtitles and Captions ([IMSC]).The objective of the HRM is to allow subtitle and caption authors and providers to verify that the content they provide does not exceed defined complexity levels, so that playback systems can render the content synchronized with the author-specified display times.The model is not intended as a specification of the processing requirements for implementations. For instance, while the model defines glyph cache for the purpose of modelling how the number of glyph drawing operations can be reduced, it neither requires the implementation of such a cache, nor models the sub-pixel glyph positioning and anti-aliased glyph rendering that can be used to produce text output.Furthermore, the model is not intended to constrain readability complexity.

• W3C Invites Implementations of Securing Verifiable Credentials using JOSE and COSE

  The Verifiable Credentials Working Group invites implementations of the Candidate Recommendation Snapshot of Securing Verifiable Credentials using JOSE and COSE. This specification defines how to secure credentials and presentations conforming to the Verifiable Credential data model with JSON Object Signing and Encryption (JOSE), Selective Disclosure for JWTs, and CBOR Object Signing and Encryption (COSE). This enables the Verifiable Credential data model to be implemented with standards for signing and encryption that are widely adopted.Comments are welcome via the GitHub issues by 25 May 2024.

• Group Note: Vision for W3C

  The W3C Advisory Board has published a Group Note of Vision for W3C. The document articulates W3C’s mission, what W3C is, what it does and why that matters, and the values and principles by which it operates and makes decisions. This version is the first public Note published by Advisory Board consensus, developed with the community, as a first step towards creating a W3C-endorsed W3C-wide Vision for the organization, to be ultimately published as a W3C Statement.

• Updated Candidate Recommendation: Web Neural Network API

  The Web Machine Learning Working Group invites implementations of an updated Candidate Recommendation Snapshot of Web Neural Network API. This document describes a dedicated low-level API for neural network inference hardware acceleration.The Web Neural Network API defines a web-friendly hardware-agnostic abstraction layer that makes use of Machine Learning capabilities of operating systems and underlying hardware platforms without being tied to platform-specific capabilities. The abstraction layer addresses the requirements of key Machine Learning JavaScript frameworks and also allows web developers familiar with the ML domain to write custom code without the help of libraries.Comments are welcome via the GitHub issues by 1 October 2024.

• Draft Note: Khmer Layout Requirements

  The Internationalization Working Group has published a first Draft Note of Khmer Layout Requirements. This document describes or points to requirements for the layout and presentation of text in languages that use the Khmer script. The target audience is developers of Web standards and technologies, such as HTML, CSS, Mobile Web, Digital Publications, and Unicode, as well as implementers of web browsers, ebook readers, and other applications that need to render Khmer text.

• W3C Invites Implementations of Data Integrity BBS Cryptosuites v1.0

  The Verifiable Credentials Working Group invites implementations of the Candidate Recommendation Snapshot of Data Integrity BBS Cryptosuites v1.0. This specification describes a Data Integrity Cryptosuite for use when generating digital signatures using the BBS signature scheme. The Signature Suite utilizes BBS signatures to provide selective disclosure and unlinkable derived proofs.Comments are welcome via the GitHub issues by 4 May 2024.

• RDF Dataset Canonicalization is a W3C Proposed Recommendation

  Today the RDF Dataset Canonicalization and Hash Working Group published RDF Dataset Canonicalization as a W3C Proposed Recommendation. RDF describes a graph-based data model for making claims about the world and provides the foundation for reasoning upon that graph of information. At times, it becomes necessary to compare the differences between sets of graphs, digitally sign them, or generate short identifiers for graphs via hashing algorithms. This document outlines an algorithm for normalizing RDF datasets such that these operations can be performed.

• Hiring: Accessibility Content Specialist (worldwide); Technical Specialist (USA)

  We are excited to announce two immediate job openings to join the highly-collaborative international W3C WAI team:Accessibility Content Specialist: We are seeking an Accessibility Content Specialist, for full-time remote work on digital accessibility materials.Web Technical Specialist: We are seeking a Web Technical Specialist, for full-time remote work in the USA, on a project developing the technical infrastructure to support accessibility materials development and delivery.

• Hiring: Chief Development Officer

  We are working with Perret Laver, in our search for a Chief Development Officer (CDO), to find qualified candidates from around the world to lead our efforts to communicate our organization’s philanthropic value proposition, to accelerate philanthropy and grow and diversify our funding base of support.To apply, please refer to the vacancy page on the Perret Laver website.The position is for remote work from anywhere in the world. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 12th, 2024.

• W3C adopts new Code of Conduct (Code)

  W3C today adopted a new Code of Conduct. W3C's Code of Conduct defines expected and unacceptable behaviors and promotes high standards of professional practice. The goals of this Code are to: Ensure that everyone who participates is treated equitably and with respect. Define a standard of acceptable behavior for the organization. Contribute to the identity of the organization. Identify unacceptable behaviors. Provide guidance to participants on addressing issues.This document supersedes the 2020 Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.