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The ongoing 'tech war' between the US and China is reshaping global relationships and supply chains. In this analysis, we'll dive deeper into the high-stakes competition for dominance in chip manufacturing, and uncover the strategies and implications driving this geopolitical showdown.
The proposal to allow explicit content creation using OpenAI's products has ignited a debate about the potential risks and misuse of AI-generated pornography.
The company claims that no sensitive data has been breached.
The measure would streamline regulations, particularly regarding open-source AI, and grant the Commerce Department enhanced oversight over AI systems if approved.
The creator of ChatGPT is poised to disrupt the search landscape with its latest AI-powered search product, intensifying its competition with tech giant Google and signalling a big shift in the AI industry.
The Central bank of Rwanda call the public consultation on the future Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot
Amid growing concerns over the impact of social media on public discourse, Australia has launched a parliamentary inquiry into the influence and control wielded by online platforms, signalling a significant move towards increased oversight and accountability.
China and France have issued a joint statement on AI governance, pledging to work together to promote the responsible development and use of AI for the common good. The two countries recognized the key role of AI in development and innovation, while also acknowledging the potential challenges that may arise from its use.
The clash between X and the Australian cyber regulator has sparked intense debate over global content moderation and national sovereignty, raising crucial questions about the future of online free speech.
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Tech titans clash: Inside the US-China battle for chip market dominance
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(Jail) time ahead for the cryptocurrency industry
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Issue #89 - May 2024
In this issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we analyse how China and the USA boxing it out over tech, look at strategies for balancing AI advancements and IP protection, reflect upon the dominance of digital technologies and AI in 2024 elections worldwide, and examine the significance of the NetMundial0+ Multistakeholder Statement as a blueprint for inclusive digital governance.
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DW Weekly #159 – 10 May 2024
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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.