Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
The Oracle zero-day flaw enabled a large-scale breach at the University of Phoenix, adding to a growing list of US universities targeted by sophisticated cyber extortion groups.
By using generative AI instead of static templates, Splat allows families to create personalised colouring pages from everyday photos on iOS and Android devices.
Delegates said smarter governance relies on forecasting tools, shared data and coordinated decision-making across public agencies.
The proposal includes parental controls, political ad disclosure rules and limits on foreign-linked AI suppliers.
The new option provides insights for frequent users, offering a snapshot of personal engagement with ChatGPT over the past year.
Experts say stronger compute capacity and commercial pathways are vital for Canada’s next phase of AI growth.
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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.