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Cyber chaos meets AI diplomacy: From bank hacks and spyware threats to AI-powered defence upgrades and digital rights battles, the world tightens its grip on cyberspace – as WSIS+20 and OEWG wrap up with calls for stronger global cyber norms.
Huawei seeks foothold in AI chip markets across the Middle East and Southeast Asia as Nvidia faces export restrictions in China.
Summing up five years of negotiations, the Final Report reflects the consensus on existing and potential threats, rules, norms and principles of responsible state behaviour, international law, confidence-building measures, and capacity building in a challenging geopolitical environment.
Peter Kyle says the goal is real impact, not just AI theory.
Google's Gemini AI now turns still photos into 8-second videos with audio, using Veo 3, now live in India.
From legal loopholes to breakthrough technologies, the global space community is charting a bold new course to make outer space a powerful ally in solving Earth’s most urgent challenges.
With billions still disconnected and growing concerns over ethical tech and environmental impact, global experts are rethinking how digital policies can truly serve everyone.
From cutting-edge frameworks to digital solidarity powered by social media, global experts explored how technology can strengthen our ability to face disasters together.
From regulating AI to bridging the global digital divide, parliamentarians are redefining their roles to ensure that technology serves people, not the other way around.
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Cognitive offloading and the future of the mind in the AI age
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The rise of AI in Hollywood, gaming, and music
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The rise of tech giants in healthcare: How AI is reshaping life sciences
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Breaking down the OEWG’s legacy: Hits, misses, and unfinished business
The OEWG on cybersecurity (2019–2025) shaped global debates on digital security—but did it deliver? External experts weigh in on its lasting impact, while our team, who tracked the process from day one, dissect the milestones and missed opportunities.
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Issue 101: In our #101 June 2025 issue, we unpack the IGF 2025 and dive into WSIS+20, HRC and ITU, sorting out the latest digital trends in cybersecurity, AI governance, digital divide, geopolitics and others for the month of June
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DW Weekly #220 – Diplo reporting from WSIS+20 High-Level Event in 2025, UN OEWG 2021-2025 11th substantive session reports, and more digital policy news!
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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.