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Canada is following the recent trend of launching voluntary guidelines until legislation is enacted.
France takes a bold step in regulating the internet and cloud services with a comprehensive new bill. Digital Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's proposal aims to support French cloud providers, aligning closely with the EU Data Act.
Russian court rejects Apple's appeal in the case involving alleged market dominance abuse in in-app payments, upholding a 1.2 billion roubles ($12.1 million) fine issued in January. The dispute revolves around Russia's competition rules and forced use of Apple's payment services by local developers.
These technologies include cutting-edge microchips, AI-powered systems, quantum computing, and genetic engineering. The Commission will consult with member states and the private sector to finalize the list by spring.
The AIC criticized Sri Lanka's Online Safety Bill as 'draconian,' urging stakeholder collaboration for more balanced regulations.
They stress the referendum's purpose as establishing an advisory committee and accuse the No campaign of spreading falsehoods, such as a supposed 'Aboriginal tax'.
This innovative project aims to create a singular, government-operated identification platform, marking a significant step toward a more efficient and secure identification system - although this may be coming into question.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in a landmark antitrust trial against Google, highlighting the fierce competition among tech giants for vital AI training content. Nadella expressed concerns about Google's costly exclusive deals with publishers, comparing them to early distribution agreements.
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AI and copyright: USA, UK eyeing new rules
In our September issue #82 of the Digital Watch Monthly we look at how the arrival of generative AI models has wreaked havoc on copyright rules. We discuss the Brussels effect and the impact of the two new sets of rules. We also ask what will it take for robotaxis to earn or lose the public’s trust.
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DW Weekly #130 – 2 October 2023
It’s back to AI regulation today – from a US executive order in sight to new AI voluntary rules and industry pleas for regulation. In other news, net neutrality is making a comeback in the USA, with the communications commission’s proposal to restore the 2015 rules that were repealed in 2017. Amazon has been sued for antitrust violations in the USA, but managed to obtain a temporary suspension of the EU’s Digital Services Act obligations (we’ll report on this once the court delivers its judgement).
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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.