Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Plus, Anthropic wins a temporary victory against the US government, China launches the World Data Organization, the e-commerce duties moratorium lapses after MC14 in Yaoundé, and efforts continue to rein in social media for minors.
A new OHCHR call invites states, civil society, industry, and other stakeholders to submit evidence on digital harms faced by human rights defenders.
ICT4Peace hosted a launch event at the GenAI Zürich 2026 conference to support preparations for the Geneva 2027 AI Summit, which Switzerland is set to host. The event was organised at the invitation of the Swiss government and brought together around 40 participants from government, business, academia, and civil society to discuss potential objectives and (See more)
Joint research will examine how AI is reshaping jobs, employment patterns, and broader economic outcomes across the United States.
The investment supports Prime Minister Takaichi's goal of driving economic growth through technology.
Public sector adoption of AI grows as Nova Scotia introduces new roles and systems focused on improving workflows and simplifying access to government services.
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Edge AI advantages and challenges shaping the future of digital systems
Cybersecurity strategies must evolve as edge AI transforms how risks emerge and spread.
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Advancing global digital cooperation and AI innovation across the UN system
Rapidly evolving digital technologies and AI are driving global development and cooperation, as the United Nations initiatives combine policy frameworks, international collaboration and practical applications to promote inclusion, humanitarian support, and sustainable progress.
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WSIS+20 Process
The year 2025 marks 20 years since the finalisation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), and a review process looking at 20 years of WSIS outcomes implementation will conclude with a high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), in December. This page keeps track of the process leading to the UNGA meeting in December 2025. It also provides background information about WSIS and related activities and processes since 1998.
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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.