Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes

Japan enacted tougher measures to fine tech giants for limiting third-party access, mirroring the EU's Digital Markets Act; meanwhile, scrutiny intensifies on Meta for failing to address online scams, with calls for CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify.

Ripoti, an app by PIN, aids in reporting and addressing digital rights violations in Africa. It offers legal aid, counseling, and digital security guidance, fostering collaboration among diverse partners to protect victims.

The report highlights progress in reducing discrimination against girls over the past twenty years but also notes the negative impacts of cyberbullying and harassment on social media, which affect their mental health and education.

Shein, a prominent fast-fashion company, faces stricter regulations after being designated as a very large online platform by the EU, signalling heightened scrutiny over its operations.

xAI aims to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds by utilising training data from Musk's other companies.

The decision, supported by the Democratic-majority commission, has reignited a longstanding political and legal battle, with cable and telecom operators preparing to mount a legal challenge.

Advanced technologies will require prior approval even if the original transaction was for civilian use.

Investors were pleasantly surprised by Microsoft Corp. and Google owner Alphabet Inc.'s quarterly results, with both companies exceeding Wall Street expectations, driven by their AI and cloud computing endeavours.