Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
The Digital Participation Platforms Guide (2025 Edition) aims to equip governments, civil society, and public institutions with tools to select, launch, and manage digital platforms that promote transparency and participation.
Rising probabilities point to Bitcoin facing critical quantum threats by the 2030s, unless proactive measures strengthen its network security.
Differential privacy comes to large language models at scale with Google's newly launched VaultGemma.
Experts warn that hackers are increasingly exploiting AI for phishing, malware development and impersonation of trusted institutions.
Educators welcome EdChat's potential to support learning but stress the need for careful use to maintain critical thinking skills.
Market optimism is boosted by anticipated Fed rate cuts, though long-term yields may limit further gains for Bitcoin.
Organised crime and state-sponsored hackers increasingly target the maritime industry, using man-in-the-middle frauds and other cyber attacks on shipping firms.
Judges say AI can boost efficiency and insight in media research, but human interpretation and ethics remain vital.
A 1990s Bollywood saree AI trend is taking over Instagram, helping Google Gemini reach the top of app store charts.
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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.