| Highlights from the week of 1-8 March 2024 |
Artificial intelligence
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has issued an advisory requiring tech firms to obtain government permission before launching new AI models. Read more.
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has issued an advisory requiring tech firms to obtain government permission before launching new AI models. Read more.
This move comes a few days after Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the firm of prioritising profit over humanity’s welfare. Musk’s case alleges that OpenAI, which he co-founded with Sam Altman and others in 2015, has veered from its founding mission. Read more.
This move comes a few days after Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the firm of prioritising profit over humanity’s welfare. Musk’s case alleges that OpenAI, which he co-founded with Sam Altman and others in 2015, has veered from its founding mission. Read more.
Legal
A California federal judge ordered the Israeli company to disclose its secret code in response to allegations of spyware exploitation, potentially impacting NSO’s operations amid widespread concerns over privacy breaches. Read more.
A California federal judge ordered the Israeli company to disclose its secret code in response to allegations of spyware exploitation, potentially impacting NSO’s operations amid widespread concerns over privacy breaches. Read more.
Apple expressed its intent to contest the EU’s decision in court, stating the ruling disregards the lack of credible proof of consumer harm and overlooks a flourishing and competitive market. Read more.
Apple expressed its intent to contest the EU’s decision in court, stating the ruling disregards the lack of credible proof of consumer harm and overlooks a flourishing and competitive market. Read more.
Cybersecurity
The act seeks to bolster the EU’s cyber resilience by implementing a European Cybersecurity Alert System, a Cybersecurity Emergency Mechanism, and a European Cybersecurity Incident Review Mechanism, alongside amendments enabling European certification schemes for managed security services to enhance trust and transparency in procurement processes. Read more.
The act seeks to bolster the EU’s cyber resilience by implementing a European Cybersecurity Alert System, a Cybersecurity Emergency Mechanism, and a European Cybersecurity Incident Review Mechanism, alongside amendments enabling European certification schemes for managed security services to enhance trust and transparency in procurement processes. Read more.
Economic
The 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded with the renewal of the e-commerce moratorium and the Work Programme on e-commerce. However, the change of wording signals the beginning of the end of the e-commerce moratorium. Read more.
The 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded with the renewal of the e-commerce moratorium and the Work Programme on e-commerce. However, the change of wording signals the beginning of the end of the e-commerce moratorium. Read more.
The approval of the bitcoin ETFs, which created an institutional demand, and the ‘halving’ event helped bitcoin to reach record heights again Read more.
The approval of the bitcoin ETFs, which created an institutional demand, and the ‘halving’ event helped bitcoin to reach record heights again Read more.
Development
Addressing the gender digital gap is crucial for women’s empowerment. UN Women’s paper advocates for a transformative Global Digital Compact in 2024, urging inclusive policies and dismantling gender barriers. Read more.
Addressing the gender digital gap is crucial for women’s empowerment. UN Women’s paper advocates for a transformative Global Digital Compact in 2024, urging inclusive policies and dismantling gender barriers. Read more.
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dig.watch
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. Read more.
dig.watch
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. Read more.
dig.watch
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended, but consensus on a draft cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session would be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why? Read more.
dig.watch
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended, but consensus on a draft cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session would be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why? Read more.
diplomacy.edu
WTO Members gathered in Abu Dhabi for the 13th Ministerial Conference agreed to extend the current Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions until the next ministerial meeting, or until 31 March 2026, whichever is earlier. In spite of that, this could be the beginning of the end of the Moratorium: this is likely to be the last renewal. Read more.
diplomacy.edu
WTO Members gathered in Abu Dhabi for the 13th Ministerial Conference agreed to extend the current Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions until the next ministerial meeting, or until 31 March 2026, whichever is earlier. In spite of that, this could be the beginning of the end of the Moratorium: this is likely to be the last renewal. Read more.
diplomacy.edu
Digital accessibility is essential when creating online content to ensure inclusivity. This listicle provides some best practices, including do’s and don’ts, that can make an immediate difference. Read more.
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Digital accessibility is essential when creating online content to ensure inclusivity. This listicle provides some best practices, including do’s and don’ts, that can make an immediate difference. Read more.