The African Development Bank partners with the US private sector to bridge the digital innovation gap
The African Development Bank partners with the select technological firms in the US to leverage the …
ITU report: uneven progress in bridging the global digital divide
The International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2023 report reveals that global …
ECB study warns, rapid AI adoption could impact wages, not jobs
The adoption of AI could impact wages, but would not be a concern for job security, according to res…
Malaysia launches Digital Education Policy to foster digital literacy in students
Education Minister Sidek highlighted the policy's emphasis on seamlessly integrating digital technol…
Us military to deploy thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026
The US military plans to deploy thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026 as part of an in…
India launches global repository for digital public infrastructures post G20
This comes in the aftermath of the G20 summit where all 20 member-states expressed their support for…
Tackling disinformation is of paramount importance to Taiwan
Taiwan is faced with growing cyber insecurity as it accuses China of turning to deepfakes as its new…
Austria digital rights company launches complaint against Meta’s paid service
Vienna-based NOYB has urged the Austrian Data Protection Authority to take action and impose fines, …
Indonesia implements new policy requiring digital ID for citizens
The Ministry of Communication and Information in Indonesia has introduced a new policy on digital id…
Australian competition and consumer protection watchdog calls for a regulatory reform
The report warns of the risks these platforms pose to competition and consumers through practices su…
EU Council adopts Data Act
The EU Council had adopted the Data Act, setting principles of data access, portability, and sharing…
India’s expors solutions for digital public infrastructure
India is planning to export its digital public infrastructure (DPI) to other developing countries, a…
Meta partners with Digify Africa to catalyse Kenya’s digital talent
The partnership addresses a critical need in a nation experiencing limited attention and funding tow…
European Digital ministers unveil nine-point plan for innovation-friendly digital policy reform
Key elements of the plan include creating a low-burden digital environment, advancing Europe's data …
Ohio Senate’s official website accused of promoting misinformation on reproductive rights measure
The 'On The Record' blog, hosted on the Senate's site, faces accusations of spreading misinformation…
US and Kenya strengthen cybersecurity ties
The dialogue emphasized capacity building, the implementation of the Framework for Responsible State…
X expelled from Australia’s anti-misinformation code over non-compliance
This comes after X's failure to address a complaint about removing a feature for reporting misinform…
Countries agree on first international AI safety guidelines
The non-binding agreement encompasses recommendations, including monitoring AI systems to prevent mi…
Meta faces lawsuit over alleged deliberate targeting of children
The complaint also alleges Meta was aware of numerous complaints about underage users on Instagram b…
India grants first satellite broadband license to Eutelsat OneWeb, bridging digital divide
The company has already secured the required licenses from the Indian Department of Telecommunicatio…
Creative sector urges EU to put transparency back in AI Act
The act is presently in the 'trilogue phase,' in which the European Commission, European Parliament,…
The EU and India sign MoU on semiconductors
The EU and India partnered on semiconductors, aiming for robust supply chains and innovation. Regula…
ECOWAS Court of Justice rules that sections of the NPC Act violate freedom of expression
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that certain sections of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) Act …
ChatGPT-4 breaks ground in legal ethics exam
Recent research has shed light on the capabilities of artificial intelligence in navigating the comp…
Oxford instruments to redefine GaN device manufacturing in Japan
Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology's advanced ALD and ALE systems secure crucial orders in Japan. …
Europe seeks green tech independence amidst stiff competition
Europe passed legislation to help close the clean tech investment gap and ease its dependence on Chi…
Liberal lawmakers accuse Musk of hate speech profit making
Democratic lawmakers writes to Elon Musk and X's CEO concerning the prolific show of hate speech on …
Anthropic’s Claude 2.1 challenges OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 in AI evolution
Anthropic has launched a new update for its chatbot, Claude 2.1. The update allows Claude 2.1 to pro…
X reverses decision: headlines to return in URL preview cards following Musk’s announcement
This reversal comes after the company removed titles last month for 'improved aesthetics.'
Government exodus in Slovakia amidst disinformation concerns
Officials attribute their departure to interference and incompatibility concerns, primarily linked t…
FTC authorises compulsory process for AI-related products and services to prevent potential harms
The Commission is interested in learning about consumer concerns regarding AI and preventing possibl…
India’s government issues warning to social media giants on deepfakes and misinformation
Deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reportedly conveyed this warning in a closed-door meeting, h…
PM Narendra Modi calls for global cooperation on AI regulation
Modi's address at the G20 summit spotlighted the necessity for global collaboration in regulating AI…
Switzerland unveils state-run digital ID system following voter rejection in 2021
The self-sovereign digital ID, provided at no cost to Swiss citizens and foreign residents with work…
Tech giants and digital associations warn EU against overregulation of AI
The EU is in the final stage of negotiations related to the AI Act that may set the global benchmark…
The release of Huawei Mate 60 Pro with Kirin 9000 S chip highlights China’s defiance against US sanctions
The release of Huawei's Mate 60 Pro smartphone and its Chinese-made Kirin 9000 S chip signifies a sh…
Altman’s ousting linked to OpenAI’s groundbreaking AGI progress in project Q*?
Altman's dismissal might be closely linked to the OpenAI board's concerns regarding the Q* project—a…
Focus shifts to improving AI models in 2024: size, data, and applications.
Looking ahead to 2024, researchers focus on three main dimensions to improve AI models: size, data, …
India launches Global Digital Repository to share government code worldwide
This initiative aligns with India's promotion of digital public infrastructure (DPI), urging governm…
US lawmakers urge SEC to investigate Musk over alleged misleading Neuralink statements
The lawmakers argue that evidence they have reviewed suggests that the deaths of animals in Neuralin…
Leading MEPs push back on EU AI rulebook’s law enforcement section
Leading Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have made a counter-proposal on the law enforcemen…
Indian government considers new law to combat deepfakes and misinformation
Two crucial meetings organized by the IT ministry with social media executives are set to address co…
EU drafts a new development roadmap with Latin America and the Caribbean
The EU moves ahead with the declarations taken at the last EU-CELAC summit.
The European Council and Parliament find a way to move forward with the Court’s WEEE Directive ruling
The EU Parliament and Council struck an accord to update the new EEE Directive by January 25, 2022.
The transformative power of AI in the entertainment industry
AI is revolutionizing the entertainment industry in various ways. Generative AI is rapidly producing…
UK government renames Counter-Disinformation Unit amid free speech concerns
Civil liberties advocates insist on transparency with the rebrand, emphasizing the necessity for str…
Italy’s DPA launches investigation into data collection for AI training
Italy's DPA investigates AI algorithm training using online personal data, involving public and priv…
Sam Altman to reclaim his role as CEO following OpenAI’s boardroom coup
Sam Altman is set to return as CEO of OpenAI, following a boardroom coup that caused upheaval within…
Binance pleads guilty to counts of money laundering and consents to the $4.2 billion fine
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance, and its CEO, Zhao Changpeng pleaded guilty to charges filed by the …
Amazon launches AI Ready global initiative to train 2 million people on AI skills
The 'AI Ready' program is part of Amazon's broader commitment to provide free cloud computing skills…
Germany, France, and Italy reach consensus on AI Act with mandatory self-regulation
The joint paper underlines that the AI Act regulates the application of AI and not the technology, n…
Spanish EU Presidency concludes AI Act technical work ahead of December ‘trilogue’
The Resilient2030 document, the Spanish presidency's roadmap to empower open strategic autonomy and …
X sues Media Matters over antisemitic outrage
X files lawsuit against Media Matters imply that the media company manipulated the data on its platf…
WhatsApp’s Check the Facts to curtail the spread of misinformation
WhatsApp partners with 10 Indian Fact Checking companies to combat the spread of fake news on its pl…
ICT ministers gather to drive digital transformation in Africa
The African Union's Digital Transformation Strategy focuses on a human and community-centric approac…
UK Supreme Court: Deliveroo riders not employees, collective bargaining barred
The court's decision prohibited the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) from negotiati…
Leicester researchers to develop faster mobile tech for the upcoming 6G era
The University of Leicester advances mobile connectivity for IoT in the 6G era. Their Terahertz freq…
ITU adopts resolution to guide development of the 6G standard
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has adopted a resolution to guide the development of…
US consumer finance watchdog levels the playing field for banks and big tech
The banking industry has been lobbying financial regulators to crack down on tech giants, arguing th…
Elon Musk calls for transparency on Altman’s dismissal
OpenAI announced Altman's dismissal without providing specific reasons, citing a lack of confidence …
UK scientists discuss urgent strategies to tackle climate misinformation
Participants highlighted that the effects of climate misinformation are multifaceted, ranging from r…
US Ambassador urges for intensified India-US dialogue on AI regulation
The ambassador highlighted the need to 'get in front' of AI in a preemptive move to avoid disastrous…
Tripartite Accord: Germany, France, and Italy publish joint AI regulation framework
These countries are aligning against the initial tiered approach envisioned in EU AI Act for these f…
The US SEC sues cryptocurrency exchange Kraken
The regulator alleges that Kraken operated as an unregistered broker, clearing agency, and dealer. T…
Digital poverty grips Northern Ireland, posing threat to essential services access
This poses significant challenges in accessing essential services like debt support and social secur…
US Senators spearhead AI bill to boost innovation and accountability
The bill would require the Commerce Department to submit a five-year plan for testing and certifying…
Elon Musk fights back against claims of antisemitism
Elon Musk threatens lawsuit against those responsible for major advertisers withdrawing their suppor…
Thailand and Microsoft join forces for digital transformation and AI-powered future
The partnership aims to leverage Microsoft's artificial intelligence and cloud technology to enhance…
OpenAI staff threaten to quit and join Microsoft
The situation escalated when a letter addressed to OpenAI's board surfaced, outlining the employees'…
EU Commission welcomes Prüm II agreement on automated data exchange for police cooperation
The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement reached by the European Parliament and th…
Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear appointed interim CEO of OpenAI amidst internal strife
OpenAI is navigating a turbulent period marked by a significant leadership shake-up.
Amazon targets $20 billion in exports from India by 2025
Amazon Global Trade predicts the rise of exports from India for the next three years.
European Commission opens access to supercomputers to accelerate AI development
The initiative is expected to improve the competitiveness of the European AI industrial ecosystem an…
Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Microsoft hired former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman to lead a new advanced AI …
Battle for leadership at OpenAI: CEO dismissed, Microsoft pushes for reinstatement
The battle for leadership at OpenAI has taken a new turn with the dismissal of CEO Sam Altman. Micro…
IBM calls out the Tesla and X owner, Elon Musk, for endorsing antisemitic content on his platform
IBM accuses X platform owner of endorsing antisemitism, and has since pulled its advertising from th…
TikTok joins Meta in challenging ‘gatekeeper’ status under EU Digital Markets Act
The video-sharing platform, a self-proclaimed challenger in digital advertising, questions its class…
AI firms rally behind Ardern’s Christchurch Call to fight extremist content online
Former PM Jacinda Ardern has been actively involved in the Christchurch Call, leveraging AI in the f…
OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT chatbot in classrooms
OpenAI is exploring the integration of its ChatGPT chatbot into classrooms. Initially seen as a tool…
Starlink wins $89.8 million contract to provide free internet in Mexico
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has been awarded a 1.56 bil…
Apple challenges European Commission’s Digital Markets Act in legal case
Similar appeals from Meta and TikTok express concerns about the impact on their services. The legisl…
EAC’s initiative: Launching regional satellite to enhance connectivity
The primary goal of the proposed shared satellite by the East African Community (EAC) is to provide …
CEB approves €27 million loan to Albania for digital education
Beyond the CEB loan, the project will receive additional support through a 10 million euro grant fro…
Meta Connect introduces Emu text-to-video generator
Meta Connect has introduced Emu, a foundational model for image generation. They have also announced…
South Korea’s startup Sapeon launches powerful new X330 AI chip
The launch of the Sapeon X330 chip is part of SK Telecom's wider strategy to boost its own capabilit…
Meta to allow political ads questioning 2020 US election outcome
Other social media platforms, such as YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), have also adjusted their han…
Google in collaboration with Malaysian government to boost its digital economy
The Malaysian government and Google have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at fostering incl…
European Commission faces GDPR complaint over alleged violations in advertising campaign
The complaint asserts that the campaign, which targeted users based on political views and religious…
Google’s ‘Opportunity Agenda’: Global approach to responsible AI regulation
Google has unviled a policy agenda to promote collaboration between private-sector AI companies and …
CJEU: Data subjects have the right to appeal national supervisory authority decisions on personal data processing
The CJEU established data subjects' right to challenge national supervisory authority decisions on p…
California voters demand government action against social media disinformation
Over 80% of state voters, with 60% expressing high concern, are worried about the potential threats …
Tunisia and Classera to provide digital education in new collaboration
Anticipated to revolutionise the e-learning landscape in Tunisia, the platform promises an advanced …
Shanghai establishes Silk Road e-commerce pilot zone
Shanghai plans to establish a Silk Road e-commerce cooperation pilot zone with a digital technology …
European firms call for clear definitions in China’s data transfer rules
European businesses urgently seek clarity on China's data transfer rules. The European Chamber of C…
ChatGPT and emotional intelligence: A step closer to AGI?
New research suggests that engaging OpenAI's ChatGPT with emotional prompts can improve the quality …
OECD releases AI Incidents Monitor to address AI challenges with evidence-based policies
The AI Incidents Monitor, launched by the OECD, seeks to tackle AI challenges through evidence-based…
FCC implements new rules to combat discrimination in internet access
The new rules aim to streamline the reporting of digital service inequities and establish an officia…
US Science Committee proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Industry giants like IBM and HPE, alongside top universities and tech leaders, back this initiative …
Hate groups use AI to spread antisemitic disinformation
AI is being exploited by hate groups amid conflicts like the Israel-Hamas tension. These groups leve…
European Innovation Council’s €1 Billion boost aims to supporting deep tech ventures
The European Innovation Council has approved €1 billion in venture investments for 159 deep tech com…