The Digital Watch monthly

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 91 – July 2024

Issue 91, July 2024: In our July issue, we look at how the UN can navigate the tightrope between innovation and impartiality when integrating AI in its operations, explore how AI chatbots master language using principles rooted in the linguistic theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, look at recent governments' actions on digital antitrust oversight, and explain how social media giants won in free speech showdown at the US Supreme Court. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 90 – June 2024

Issue 90, June 2024: In our June issue, we discuss the need for a digital social contract, look at discussions WSIS+20 and AI for Good, analyse the newest AI governance developments in Europe, explain the significance of the OEWG POC directory, and attempt to reduce terminological confusion over terms 'digital', 'internet' and 'AI' governance. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 89 – May 2024

Issue 89, May 2024: In our May issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we analyse how China and the USA are 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 NetMundial+10 Multistakeholder Statement as a blueprint for inclusive digital governance. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 88 – April 2024

Issue 88, April 2024: In our April issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we look at the latest discussions at the UN OEWG on ICT security where states remain divided on norms, international law and the future mechanism for discussions; the GDC’s Zero Draft, the renewal of the WTO e-commerce Moratorium, and ‘Yes Minister’ as the novel Turing Test. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 87 – March 2024

Issue 87, March 2024: In our March issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we look at the latest negotiations at the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime where agreement on UN cybercrime convention remained elusive, Musk's brain chip, 2024 elections and misinformation, and Germany’s first digital policy strategy. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 86 – February 2024

Issue 86, February 2024: In our February issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we predict what will happen in digital policy in 2024, examine AI rhetoric at the WEF 2024 Annual Summit, analyse AI's impact on trade secrets and trademarks, examine the ingredients of a cryptostom, and recap OEWG discussions. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 85 – December 2023

Issue 85, December 2023: In our December issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we describe the four seasons of AI, summarise the EU lawmakers' negotiations on the AI Act, examine what Q* and Gemini mean for AGI, and delve into the delicate balance between combating online hate and preserving freedom of speech. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 84 – November 2023

Issue 84, November 2023: In our November issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we explore how misinformation is crowding out the truth in the Middle East, examine what was discussed at IGF 2023 and look towards the upcoming UNCTAD eWeek 2023. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 83 – October 2023

Issue 83, October 2023: In our October issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we look at the coverage of digital issues at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the State of the Union address, key takeaways from the most recent round of cybercrime negotiations and the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023. (See more)

Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 82 – September 2023

Issue 82, September 2023: In our September issue of the Digital Watch Monthly we look at how the arrival of generative AI models has wreaked havoc on copyright rules. We discuss the Brussels effect and the impact of the two new sets of rules. We also ask what will it take for robotaxis to earn or lose the public’s trust. (See more)

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