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DW Weekly #162 | TikTok is reportedly creating a US-specific algorithm. The EU established an AI Office. The 911 S5 botnet was dismantled. Zambia finalised its AI strategy.
Cyber-attack can be the act of war. According to the chair of NATO’s military committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, ‘In NATO, we have agreed amongst all allies that, in principle, a cyberattack can be the start of an Article 5 procedure’, which is a collective defence clause of the North Atlantic Treaty, stating that an armed (See more)
The Spanish watchdog argues that certain data processing practices, such as selecting eligible voters based on users' profiles, are unnecessary and disproportionate.
The plant is expected to be operational at full capacity by 2032 and will secure the regional supply of silicon carbide chips favored by automakers for their energy efficiency.
The report raises concerns about the US potentially falling behind in open-source technology development.
The announcement followed a recent investigation into suspected illegal operations by Chinese tech companies.
The company that developed ChatGPT states that these operations aimed to manipulate public opinion and influence political outcomes.
Key challenges identified during the discussion include limited opportunities for CSOs to contribute meaningfully to digital policy processes, financial barriers such as membership fees for standard-setting bodies, and a skewed representation with an overrepresentation of organisations from the global north. The CADE project seeks to address these issues by providing tailored training to CSOs to improve their skills in internet governance and facilitate constructive dialogue with policymakers.
The lawsuit is the latest development in Musk's ongoing feud with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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DW Weekly #162 – 31 May 2024
#162 Weekly | TikTok is reportedly developing a new recommendation algorithm for its US-based users, potentially paving the way for the divestiture of ByteDance’s US assets. The EU established its AI Office. International law enforcement agencies took down 911 S5, the biggest botnet ever. Zambia joined the list of countries with national AI strategies.
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