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DW Weekly #156 – 19 April 2024

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Dear readers,

Welcome to another issue of the Digital Watch weekly! Last week, the buzz revolved around AI, content policy, and cybersecurity.

We explored the pivotal role digital technologies, particularly AI, play across all stages of the electoral process, revealing their profound scale and impact in today’s landscape.

And while you’re here, don’t miss pondering the digital social contract.

For more digital policy news, visit dig.watch. Stay in the loop with quick, engaging updates that cut through the complexity of the digital landscape with DW shorts and Byte-sized insights.

Let’s get started,

Andrijana and the Digital Watch team


Highlights from the week of 12-19 April 2024

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South Korea to host second global AI safety summit
After Britain hosted the inaugural event at Bletchley Park last November, South Korea will hold the second AI safety summit on 21–22 May. Read more.
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South Korea to host second global AI safety summit
After Britain hosted the inaugural event at Bletchley Park last November, South Korea will hold the second AI safety summit on 21–22 May. Read more.
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UNDP hosts G7 Italian Presidency to discuss AI for sustainable development with African Union
UNDP convenes AU officials and the G7 Italian Presidency in Addis Ababa to discuss Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development. Read more.
G7 2024
UNDP hosts G7 Italian Presidency to discuss AI for sustainable development with African Union
UNDP convenes AU officials and the G7 Italian Presidency in Addis Ababa to discuss Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development. Read more.
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NSA’s AISC releases guidance on securing AI systems
The guidance emphasises implementing mitigations for known vulnerabilities in AI systems and provides methodologies and controls to protect against malicious activities. Read more.
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NSA’s AISC releases guidance on securing AI systems
The guidance emphasises implementing mitigations for known vulnerabilities in AI systems and provides methodologies and controls to protect against malicious activities. Read more.
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New OpenAI and Meta AI models close to human-like reasoning
OpenAI and Meta are reportedly on the verge of releasing new AI models that will be capable of reasoning and planning. Read more.
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New OpenAI and Meta AI models close to human-like reasoning
OpenAI and Meta are reportedly on the verge of releasing new AI models that will be capable of reasoning and planning. Read more.

X agrees to comply with Brazilian court orders
Musk’s X faces scrutiny and legal challenges in Brazil as it pledges compliance with court directives, signaling a significant shift in approach. Read more.
X agrees to comply with Brazilian court orders
Musk’s X faces scrutiny and legal challenges in Brazil as it pledges compliance with court directives, signaling a significant shift in approach. Read more.
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Pakistan blocks social media platform X for national security reasons
The government stated that the ban was imposed because X failed to comply with lawful directives and address concerns about platform misuse. Read more.
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Pakistan blocks social media platform X for national security reasons
The government stated that the ban was imposed because X failed to comply with lawful directives and address concerns about platform misuse. Read more.
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European Commission gives TikTok 24 hours to provide risk assessment of TikTok Lite
Under the Digital Services Act, the EU industry chief Thierry Breton has requested the assessment, as companies are required to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms. Read more.
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European Commission gives TikTok 24 hours to provide risk assessment of TikTok Lite
Under the Digital Services Act, the EU industry chief Thierry Breton has requested the assessment, as companies are required to address illegal and harmful content on their platforms. Read more.
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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China app store
The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple’s China app store marks a significant escalation in the ongoing technology dispute between the US and China. Read more.
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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China app store
The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple’s China app store marks a significant escalation in the ongoing technology dispute between the US and China. Read more.
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Australian researchers launch database to combat misinformation
Developed with funding from the Australian Research Council, the IDPO will offer comprehensive insights into global digital policy landscapes, starting with misinformation and expanding to include areas like AI regulation, online harms, cybersecurity, and digital identity. Read more.
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Australian researchers launch database to combat misinformation
Developed with funding from the Australian Research Council, the IDPO will offer comprehensive insights into global digital policy landscapes, starting with misinformation and expanding to include areas like AI regulation, online harms, cybersecurity, and digital identity. Read more.

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State-sponsored hackers target US federal email accounts, CISA warns
The Emergency Directive 24-02 aims to address the potential compromise of correspondence with federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies due to Midnight Blizzard’s cyber campaign targeting Microsoft email accounts. Read more.
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State-sponsored hackers target US federal email accounts, CISA warns
The Emergency Directive 24-02 aims to address the potential compromise of correspondence with federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies due to Midnight Blizzard’s cyber campaign targeting Microsoft email accounts. Read more.
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RansomHub hackers publish part of stolen Change Healthcare records
The records contain personal information about patients, including medical records, billing files and insurance records. Read more.
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RansomHub hackers publish part of stolen Change Healthcare records
The records contain personal information about patients, including medical records, billing files and insurance records. Read more.
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Cybersecurity experts sound alarm over US National Vulnerability Database
The experts warn of a potential supply chain security crisis as issues persist with the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD), prompting a coalition’s call to action for swift intervention and reform. Read more.
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Cybersecurity experts sound alarm over US National Vulnerability Database
The experts warn of a potential supply chain security crisis as issues persist with the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD), prompting a coalition’s call to action for swift intervention and reform. Read more.

China sets 2027 deadline for telecoms to abandon American chips in favour of local alternatives
China has instructed its telecom carriers to phase out the use of foreign-made chips in their equipment. This move could potentially significantly blow American chipmakers such as Intel and AMD. Read more.
China sets 2027 deadline for telecoms to abandon American chips in favour of local alternatives
China has instructed its telecom carriers to phase out the use of foreign-made chips in their equipment. This move could potentially significantly blow American chipmakers such as Intel and AMD. Read more.


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Digital dominance in the 2024 elections
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Digital dominance in the 2024 elections
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