Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Digital technologies, particularly AI, have been integral to all stages of the electoral process for several years now. What distinguishes the current landscape is their unprecedented scale and impact.
While facing opposition from industry representatives citing concerns over legal ramifications and operational costs, supporters argue for the necessity of ensuring equitable internet access for all Californians.
Amidst regulatory scrutiny, UK businesses are reassessing the use of facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanning for staff attendance, signaling a significant shift in workplace surveillance practices.
This latest incident adds to the challenges faced by BreachForums, which has weathered numerous setbacks in recent months.
He highlighted the hackers' adept data accumulation tactics.
The UK Treasury is preparing to introduce a regulatory framework for crypto assets and stablecoins by July. The aim is to promote local innovation in digital assets and blockchain technology
Amidst a finance industry embracing technological advancements, Bridgewise's innovative approach to investment research has garnered significant attention, with its recent $21 million funding round marking a milestone in its journey.
The records contain personal information about patients, including medical records, billing files and insurance records.
G42 faced scrutiny over its ties to blacklisted Chinese businesses but denied connections to the Chinese government.
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Digital dominance in the 2024 elections
Digital technologies, particularly AI, have been integral to all stages of the electoral process for several years now. What distinguishes the current landscape is their unprecedented scale and impact.
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(Jail) time ahead for the cryptocurrency industry
The cryptocurrency and digital asset industry has once again been the focus of the worldwide media. This time, it is not about the promises of an inclusive future of finance but is related to a couple of court cases initiated or found to have come to a close in the past months.
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OEWG’s seventh substantive session: the highlights
The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025 held its seventh substantive session in March 2024. The group discussed threats, norms, international law, confidence building measures, capacity building, and regular institutional dialogue.
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Decision postponed on the Cybercrime Convention: What you should know about the latest session of the UN negotiations
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended but consensus to draft a cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session will be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why?
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Issue #88 - April 2024
In this issue, we look at the latest discussions at the UN OEWG on ICT security, where states remain divided on norms, international law and the future mechanism for discussions; the GDC’s Zero Draft, the renewal of the WTO e-commerce Moratorium, and ‘Yes Minister’ as the novel Turing Test.
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DW Weekly #155 – 12 April 2024
Kenya launched a project to develop National AI Strategy in with German and EU partners. Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating Elon Musk. US lawmakers are considering extending the TikTok divestiture deadline. South Korea and Samsung are investing in chips, while Google unveiled new AI chip to reduce reliance on major chipmakers. bipartisan legislation aiming to establish national data privacy rights has been introduced in the USA.
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The process towards a Global Digital Compact
How will the Global Digital Compact be developed and what will it focus on?
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.