The Digital Watch weekly
Published every Monday, the Digital Watch weekly newsletter brings you the latest in digital policy from around the world, plus a new week-ahead section.
DW Weekly #157 – 26 April 2024
US President Biden signed and enacted a law mandating TikTok sale or ban in the USA. Nigeria launched its first multilingual large language model for inclusive AI development. FCC voted to restore net neutrality rules. X is defying Australia's content removal demands, while the Supreme Court of Brazil demands answers from X over alleged non-compliance. (See more)
DW Weekly #156 – 19 April 2024
The Second AI safety summit has been scheduled for 21-22 May 2024, hosted by South Korea. X agreed to comply with Brazilian Supreme Court orders. Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from China app store, complying with orders from the Cyberspace Administration of China, citing national security concerns. CISA warned that state-sponsored hackers are targeting US federal email accounts. (See more)
DW Weekly #155 – 12 April 2024
Kenya launched a project to develop National AI Strategy in with German and EU partners. Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating Elon Musk. US lawmakers are considering extending the TikTok divestiture deadline. South Korea and Samsung are investing in chips, while Google unveiled new AI chip to reduce reliance on major chipmakers. bipartisan legislation aiming to establish national data privacy rights has been introduced in the USA. (See more)
DW Weekly #154 – 5 April 2024
The co-facilitators of the Global Digital Compact revealed its Zero Draft. | The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is poised to reinstate crucial net neutrality rules. US President Joe Biden has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to change the ownership of TikTok. China blasted tightened US chip export controls. The Belgian EU Council presidency unveiled a framework for online child protection law. (See more)
DW Weekly #153 – 29 March 2024
X.ai launched Grok-1.5, a boost to its AI chatbot on social network X. Tech giants teamed up against Nvidia's AI dominance. Court documents exposed Facebook's secretive 'Project Ghostbusters' surveillance of Snapchat, YouTube and Amazon. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall hit hard with a 25-year prison sentence for fraud. Apple fought against US antitrust claims, while the EU investigated Apple, Alphabet, and Meta under the DMA. (See more)
DW Weekly #152 – 22 March 2024
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its first resolution dedicated to AI. The draft framework for a Council of Europe Convention on AI was leaked. In Europe, efforts intensified to combat election disinformation with comprehensive guidelines, alongside probes into tech giants' AI and advertising practices. France fined Google €250 million for copyright infringement. The US advanced 'Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024.' (See more)
DW Weekly #151 – 15 March 2024
EU lawmakers approved the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. An US-led UN resolution aims for equitable global AI development. Italy investigates OpenAI's Sora service, while Elon Musk announces plans to open-source Grok. In the US, the TikTok ban bill was passed. France battled cyberattacks, and Microsoft warned of Russian hackers attempting to breach the company's systems. The LSE set criteria for crypto ETNs. Lastly, the European Parliament passed the Media Freedom Act to protect journalism in the digital era. (See more)
DW Weekly #150 – 8 March 2024
India's IT ministry regulates AI tools; OpenAI commits to responsible development amidst legal battles. NSO Group yields Pegasus code in WhatsApp legal dispute, while EU fines Apple for antitrust violations, prompting an appeal. The EU adopts the Cyber Solidarity Act against rising cyber threats. WTO E-commerce Moratorium was renewed, and Bitcoin approached all-time highs. UN Women calls for inclusive digital governance to bridge the gender digital gap. (See more)
DW Weekly #149 – 1 March 2024
GDC co-fascilitators unveiled its possible elements. Microsoft announces principles to promote innovation and competition in AI technology, while Google will relaunch Gemini AI image generation after addressing inaccuracies. Canada enacted the Online Harms Act targeting harmful content. China unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, NIST published Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, and warnings were issued against ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware targeting the US healthcare sector. US and allies back shared principles for 6G development. ITU announced a 9 billion commitment to ITU’s universal, meaningful connectivity drive. (See more)
DW Weekly #148 – 23 February 2024
DoJ appoints its first Chief AI Officer. Japan joined the global AI regulatory efforts. OpenAI introduced Sora for text-to-video. Neuralink's human implant showed promise. The EU strengthened online safety with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and investigated TikTok. Tech giants united against misleading AI content during elections. The EU Commission proposed a €500 million fine for Apple. International collaboration disrupted LockBit ransomware, and the European Commission announced new digital infrastructure initiatives. (See more)
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