The Digital Watch monthly
Digital Watch monthly newsletter – Issue 77 – March 2023
Issue 77, March 2023: Our analysis on the AI-powered search engine’s race; how algorithms are putting Section 230 to the test; and a round-up of the policy developments in February. (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 76 – February 2023
Issue 76, February 2023: What will be the trends in digital governance and diplomacy in 2023? Which global digital policy discussions in 2023 are already scheduled? What happened at the fourth session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime? Which digital policy developments made the headlines in December 2022 and January 2023? Find out in our latest issue! (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 75 – December 2022
Digital policy developments that made global headlines The digital policy landscape changes daily, so here are all the main developments from November. There’s more detail in each update on the Digital Watch Observatory. Global digital architecture The G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration pledged to advance digital transformation, the development of digital skills and digital literacy, digitalisation for the economy, and access to digital technologies. (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 74 – November 2022
The top digital policy trends in October 1. The battle for chip self-sufficiency The USA is aiming to cut China off from certain semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world with US equipment, in an effort to slow Beijing’s technological and military advances. To that effect, the Biden administration published a set of export controls (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 73 – October 2022
Issue 73, October 2022: September 2022 has been an eventful month with the SCO Summit, UNGA 77 and ITU Plenipotentiary taking place. We dive into the digital aspects of speeches delivered during the UNGA 77 general debate. We also look back on events in Geneva in September and flag upcoming events in October. (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 72 – September 2022
Issue 72, September 2022: Is there hope that digital spaces can bring more diplomacy at the time of war and conflict? Or is this quiet summer the calm before a geopolitical storm, which will affect digital spaces worldwide? What are the upcoming events in Geneva and beyond? Find out in our latest issue. (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 71 – July 2022
Issue 71, July 2022: Has AI become sentient? How fast do we need the same customer protection regime for crypto finance as we have in traditional finance? Has Africa become one of the centres of digital policy? What are the new rules and codes for online content coming from China, India, Nigeria, and the EU? What was agreed at EuroDIG 2022? What are the upcoming events in Geneva and beyond? Find out in our latest issue. (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 70 – June 2022
Issue 70, June 2022: In this issue we discuss whether crypto markets are in danger. We also take a look at the EU’s NIS2 and its implications; as well as updates on content policy, digital issues on the agendas of G7 digital ministers, TTC and the Quad; WEF’s Davos event; and upcoming events in Geneva and beyond! (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 69 – May 2022
Issue 69, May 2022: In this issue we discuss whether Elon Musk can save social media, and what Twitter’s acquisition means for free speech, open-source algorithms, and spambots. We also take a look at the Digital Services Act and its implications; as well as updates on content policy, US-Russian cyber detente, UN open-ended working group on cyber; UNCTAD e-commerce Week; and upcoming events in Geneva and beyond! (See more)
Digital Watch newsletter – Issue 68 – April 2022
Issue 68, April 2022: We continue our special coverage of the Ukraine conflict with a four-part article that looks at (a) countries’ responses to the spread of disinformation, (b) the battle between Russia and Meta, (c) the use of AI and facial recognition during wartime, and (d) the cost of cyberwar for other countries. We also cover the new Digital Markets Act, which moved to the next phase in its journey to become law. Plus the usuals: A rich barometer of developments, and a richer analysis of discussions from Geneva. (See more)