Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Plus, Apple delays Siri AI in Europe amid DMA clash, The EU publishes final code for labelling AI-generated content, EDPB adopts common data breach notification template, and The EU orders Meta to restore access for AI assistants.
Regional governments are pursuing risk-based AI frameworks while addressing concerns around data governance, transparency and innovation.
The guidelines cover high-risk generative AI use, Chief AI Officers and government procurement rules.
Organisations say proposed internet rules risk reducing legal certainty and undermining the open internet.
Filipino learners will gain access to HP LIFE digital and AI courses through a collaboration supported by UNESCO.
Public confidence remains essential as the MHRA evaluates future healthcare AI frameworks.
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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.