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DW Weekly #144 – 26 January 2024

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Dear readers,

In the realm of AI, the leaked consolidated text of the EU AI Act has stirred anticipation, with the European Commission set to establish the European AI Office for enforcement. Simultaneously, the US Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into tech giants’ AI investments reflects growing concerns, while the launch of the National AI Research Resource demonstrates the nation’s commitment to advancing AI.

Cybersecurity concerns escalate with a massive database leak of over 26 billion records, and the UK NCSC warns of AI amplifying cyberattacks, projecting a $12 trillion cost by 2025.

E-waste is addressed through a new EU methodology, and internet access proves pivotal for development in Nigeria and Tanzania. A Spanish court recognised the hidden trauma of content moderators, shedding light on the human toll. Economically, Apple permits downloads outside the EU App Store with new fees, reshaping digital market dynamics.

Let’s get started.

The Digital Watch team


Highlights from the week of 19-26 January 2024

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EU AI Act consolidated text leaked online
On 22 January 2024, two unofficial versions of the consolidated text on the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act were disclosed online. Read more.
european parliament interior
EU AI Act consolidated text leaked online
On 22 January 2024, two unofficial versions of the consolidated text on the proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act were disclosed online. Read more.
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European Commission to establish European AI Office for EU AI Act enforcement
The European Commission is set to launch the European Artificial Intelligence Office. The AI office will play a key role in developing and regulating AI in the EU. Read more.
eu flags in front of european commission
European Commission to establish European AI Office for EU AI Act enforcement
The European Commission is set to launch the European Artificial Intelligence Office. The AI office will play a key role in developing and regulating AI in the EU. Read more.
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US Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into tech giants’ AI investments
The inquiry aims to understand how these investments may alter the competitive landscape and whether they enable dominant firms to exert undue influence or gain unfair competitive advantage. Read more.
law and justice in united states of america
US Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into tech giants’ AI investments
The inquiry aims to understand how these investments may alter the competitive landscape and whether they enable dominant firms to exert undue influence or gain unfair competitive advantage. Read more.
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US launches National AI Research Resource
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) has been established as a pilot program in the US with the initiative to democratise AI research and provide public access to resources for aspiring AI scientists and engineers. Read more.
glitched united states of america flag in silhouette of usa map on abstract digital code background 3d illustration concept for national cyber security awareness safe internet and fraud attacks stockpack istock scaled
US launches National AI Research Resource
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) has been established as a pilot program in the US with the initiative to democratise AI research and provide public access to resources for aspiring AI scientists and engineers. Read more.
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Meta joins the tech giants’ race for AGI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the company’s long-term vision is to develop AGI and make it open source to benefit all. Read more.
businesswoman with metaverse word cyberspace
Meta joins the tech giants’ race for AGI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the company’s long-term vision is to develop AGI and make it open source to benefit all. Read more.

Cyber spy
Supermassive database leak reveals over 26 billion data records
This is likely the biggest data leak to date. Read more.
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UK NCSC: AI will escalate the frequency and impact of cyberattacks
The NCSC reveals the current use of AI in malicious activities and projecting a substantial increase in the frequency and impact of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, in the short term. Read more.
ai artificial intelligence concept robot hands typing on lit keyboard
UK NCSC: AI will escalate the frequency and impact of cyberattacks
The NCSC reveals the current use of AI in malicious activities and projecting a substantial increase in the frequency and impact of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, in the short term. Read more.
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Cybercrime will cost $12 trillion by 2025, researchers claim
The researchers are particularly concerned about the escalating threat landscape surrounding AI. Read more.
stark warning to beware of scams and phishing attempts
Cybercrime will cost $12 trillion by 2025, researchers claim
The researchers are particularly concerned about the escalating threat landscape surrounding AI. Read more.

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New EU methodology developed to measure e-waste
The CBS method may become the standard and be applied to calculate e-waste quantities for all European countries and potentially in other contexts. Read more.
e waste electronic computer circuit cpu chip mainboard core processor electronics device
New EU methodology developed to measure e-waste
The CBS method may become the standard and be applied to calculate e-waste quantities for all European countries and potentially in other contexts. Read more.

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Internet access drives development in Nigeria and Tanzania
According to the World Bank, improved access to internet coverage in Nigeria and Tanzania has led to a 7% reduction in extreme poverty. Read more.
african man wearing virtual reality headset
Internet access drives development in Nigeria and Tanzania
According to the World Bank, improved access to internet coverage in Nigeria and Tanzania has led to a 7% reduction in extreme poverty. Read more.

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Meta internal documents reveal 100.000 daily instances of sexual harassment of children online
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.
woman interacting with cell phone opening meta app 1
Meta internal documents reveal 100.000 daily instances of sexual harassment of children online
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.


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The second part of our three-part series on AI’s influence on intellectual property delves into the ramifications for trade secrets and trademarks within the legal frameworks of the EU and the USA.

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The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. We distilled all discussions into a cohesive form, encapsulating the essence through the lens of 7 key questions.