Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
Searching for emails in Gmail just got easier, thanks to a new AI-powered update that prioritises relevance over simple keywords and dates.
Some companies are absorbing losses to stay on store shelves, while others look for cheaper production sites.
Legal experts are divided over whether the SEC's lawsuit against Musk is justified or politically motivated.
The US is investigating whether banned AI chips reached Chinese firm DeepSeek.
In an attempt to tighten its bug reporting process, Microsoft introduced a surprising new requirement, one that quickly backfired as developers turned to creative protest videos to make their point.
23andMe secured $35 million in financing and will continue operating during the sale process.
Ukrzaliznytsia confirmed a 'multi-level' cyberattack but assured that train traffic remains unaffected.
The rise of SAP highlights the growing impact of the tech sector in Europe.
Following a lawsuit over data privacy, Meta is considering introducing a subscription service for UK users seeking an ad-free experience, after agreeing to stop using personal data for targeted ads.
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America’s Bitcoin gamble: A power play for financial dominance
The US is leading a Bitcoin charge—will the world follow, or is this just another high-stakes power move?
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The future of digital regulation between the EU and the US
The EU's bold Digital Markets and Services Acts set the stage for a transatlantic clash with the US over the regulation of tech giants. As Brussels pursues digital sovereignty, Washington defends innovation. Could these tensions reshape the global digital landscape?
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OEWG’s tenth substantive session: Entering the eleventh hour
The OEWG’s tenth session in February 2025 saw states emphasise collective action against cyber threats, address divisions on norms implementation and binding regulations, highlight the Voluntary Fund and Capacity-Building Portal, and discuss the future permanent mechanism for ICT security.
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Basketball spirit through cutting-edge technology: What did the NBA Tech Summit deliver?
The NBA Tech Summit in San Francisco, held before the NBA All-Star weekend, highlighted significant technological advancements set to transform basketball.
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Overview of AI policy in 15 jurisdictions
Approaches illustrate a global shift towards embracing AI’s transformative potential while considering the ethical and societal implications, fostering international cooperation to future-proof technological advancements.
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Data Protection Day 2025: A new mandate for data protection
From panel debates on global data governance to the future of AI in Europe, Data Protection Day 2025 tackled the most pressing issues in data protection.
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Legacy media vs social media and alternative media channels
In this digitally porous media world, information spreads faster than ever, empowering creativity but also unleashing avalanches of misinformation and deepfakes that blur reality. High-profile clashes, from Novak Djokovic boycotting Channel 9 over biassed remarks to Joe Rogan’s podcast reshaping political narratives or Elon Musk’s critique of legacy media’s ‘negativity filter,’ expose the fierce battle between traditional media control and the unfiltered freedom of modern platforms.
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Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 97 – March 2025
Issue 97, March 2025: In our March issue, we focus on 'OEWG: negotiations enter the eleventh hour,' alongside the Diplo director Jovan Kurbalija’s blog 'USAID’s closure: Soft power at a crossroads.' In other analyses: 'Basketball spirit through cutting-edge technology: What did the NBA Tech Summit deliver?', explore 'Data Protection Day 2025: A new mandate for data protection' and 'Legacy media vs social media and alternative media channels.'
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DW Weekly #204 – Alphabet’s $32 billion grab: Wiz joins Google’s cybersecurity army
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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.