Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Embark on a journey into the intersection of quantum computing and diplomacy with insights from André Xuereb, Ambassador for Digital Affairs, as he unravels the transformative potential of quantum technologies in shaping global relations.
While Google claims the new formula will benefit publishers, publishers are concerned about potential website traffic declines.
Hong Kong has been identified as one of the top markets in Asia for identity fraud.
The United States Senate has passed a joint resolution calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reverse a rule affecting financial institutions dealing with cryptocurrency firms
Actors claim that the firm deceived them into providing voice samples and is now selling AI versions of their voices without authorisation.
Big tech company argues that a jury trial would be unprecedented and that the case's technical nature might be difficult for jurors to understand.
Selling data for AI model training is viewed as a significant revenue opportunity for Reddit.
The researchers trained the AI model using content from American sitcoms like 'Friends' and 'The Big Bang Theory.'
The ECB calls for strict monitoring and regulation of AI in finance, to safeguard consumers and market stability.
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Issue #89 - May 2024
In this issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we analyse how China and the USA boxing it out over tech, look at strategies for balancing AI advancements and IP protection, reflect upon the dominance of digital technologies and AI in 2024 elections worldwide, and examine the significance of the NetMundial0+ Multistakeholder Statement as a blueprint for inclusive digital governance.
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DW Weekly #160 – 17 May 2024
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The process towards a Global Digital Compact
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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.