Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Plus, ByteDance moves to head off a US TikTok ban, China edges closer to semiconductor independence with EUV prototype, USA launches tech force to boost federal AI and advanced tech skills, Brussels targets ultra-cheap imports, and USA reportedly suspends Tech Prosperity Deal with UK, as well as what’s ahead.
Changes to iOS in Japan expand developer options as Apple responds to new competition rules.
Authorities say tighter rules on calls, SIM cards and banking are curbing cyber fraud.
By publishing the report, the government aims to support international collaboration on AI safety research.
The EU is seeking to close biotech investment gaps and speed access to medical innovation through a new health policy package.
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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.