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Vietnam unveils draft AI law inspired by EU model
Growth of AI increases water and energy demands
Scaling a cell ‘language’ model yields new immunotherapy leads
Starcloud launches data centres into space
Report warns of AI-driven divide in higher education
New ISO 27701 update strengthens privacy compliance
UK government uses AI to boost efficiency and save taxpayer money
Quebec man fined for using AI-generated evidence in court
Humanity AI launches $500M initiative to build a people-centred future

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The AI gold rush where the miners are broke

Billions chase AI's promise while profits hide in the server room, drowned by power bills, depreciation, and unrealistic goals.

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The global struggle to regulate children’s social media use

From Australia to Greece and China, policymakers are exploring how to balance safety, freedom and accountability in children’s use of social media.

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The quantum internet is closer than it seems

Quantum internet is emerging not only as a scientific milestone but as a transformative force that could redefine how governments, healthcare systems, and citizens interact in the digital age.

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Hidden psychological risks and AI psychosis in human-AI relationships

AI is no longer just a tool. Humans are forming deep emotional bonds with artificial intelligence, impacting behaviour, decision-making, and the very way we perceive connection.

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UN OEWG concludes, paving way for permanent cybersecurity mechanism

The OEWG on ICT security has adopted its Final Report after intense negotiations on responsible state behaviour in cyberspace. We unpack key takeaways, highlight key changes across drafts, and explore how a narrow path to agreement finally emerged.

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Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 103 – September 2025

Issue 103: In our  September 2025 issue, we unpack how AI and digital issues took centre stage at UNGA80, and explore the strategic importance of open-source AI, the rise of AI-generated 'slop' on social media, and TikTok’s American makeover. We examined how the global chip race is reshaping notions of sovereignty, and how Nepal’s “Discord democracy” turned a banned platform into a ballot box. We also looked at growing calls to limit children’s online access and recapped key Geneva events shaping the future of international digital governance.

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Weekly #233 New rules for the digital playground

UNGA80 turns the spotlight on digital issues and AI governance, Chips and sovereignty: the shift from globalisation to guarded autonomy, From code to court: xAI sues OpenAI and Apple.

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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.