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DW Weekly #157 – 26 April 2024

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Dear readers,

Welcome to another issue of the Digital Watch weekly! The news cycle was dominated by content policy, and, as is now usual, AI followed. Today’s issue is rounded out with a few developments around chips, infrastructure, cybersecurity, human rights and sustainability that popped off last week. 

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Andrijana and the Digital Watch team


Highlights from the week of 19-26 April 2024

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Biden signs and enacts law mandating TikTok sale or ban in US
The bill has now become law, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension. Read more.
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Biden signs and enacts law mandating TikTok sale or ban in US
The bill has now become law, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension. Read more.
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TikTok responds to EU concerns, suspends rewards in Lite app
The TikTok Lite, designed for slow internet regions, launched last month in Spain and France, has ‘voluntarily’ suspended the Lite app. Read more.
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TikTok responds to EU concerns, suspends rewards in Lite app
The TikTok Lite, designed for slow internet regions, launched last month in Spain and France, has ‘voluntarily’ suspended the Lite app. Read more.
X defies Australia’s content removal demands
As tensions escalate between Elon Musk’s tech empire and Australian authorities, a legal showdown looms over the control of online content. Read more.
X defies Australia’s content removal demands
As tensions escalate between Elon Musk’s tech empire and Australian authorities, a legal showdown looms over the control of online content. Read more.
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Brazilian court demands answers from X over alleged non-compliance
Brazil’s Supreme Court is demanding answers regarding X’s alleged failure to comply with court directives. Read more.
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Brazilian court demands answers from X over alleged non-compliance
Brazil’s Supreme Court is demanding answers regarding X’s alleged failure to comply with court directives. Read more.
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Google blocks news links in California amid legislative battle
This decision, labelled as a short-term test by Google, has drawn criticism from politicians and publishers, who argue it undermines the free flow of information. Read more.
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Google blocks news links in California amid legislative battle
This decision, labelled as a short-term test by Google, has drawn criticism from politicians and publishers, who argue it undermines the free flow of information. Read more.
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Japan to launch new international AI dialogue framework
The framework’s non-binding nature seeks to promote global adherence and a cooperative approach to AI governance that can adapt to the evolving technological landscape. Read more.
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Japan to launch new international AI dialogue framework
The framework’s non-binding nature seeks to promote global adherence and a cooperative approach to AI governance that can adapt to the evolving technological landscape. Read more.
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Nigeria launches first multilingual large language model for inclusive AI development 
Nigeria launched its first Multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), aiming to foster inclusive AI development by leveraging the country’s linguistic diversity, alongside significant infrastructure developments to strengthen national computing capacity. Read more.
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Nigeria launches first multilingual large language model for inclusive AI development 
Nigeria launched its first Multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), aiming to foster inclusive AI development by leveraging the country’s linguistic diversity, alongside significant infrastructure developments to strengthen national computing capacity. Read more.
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Chinese entities bypassed US export ban on advanced Nvidia AI chips
Chinese universities and research institutions acquired high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) processors through resellers, despite Washington’s prohibition on such technology sales to China. Read more.
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Chinese entities bypassed US export ban on advanced Nvidia AI chips
Chinese universities and research institutions acquired high-end Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) processors through resellers, despite Washington’s prohibition on such technology sales to China. Read more.
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FCC revives net neutrality rules, sparking legal challenges and political debate
The decision, supported by the Democratic-majority commission, has reignited a longstanding political and legal battle, with cable and telecom operators preparing to mount a legal challenge. Read more.
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FCC revives net neutrality rules, sparking legal challenges and political debate
The decision, supported by the Democratic-majority commission, has reignited a longstanding political and legal battle, with cable and telecom operators preparing to mount a legal challenge. Read more.
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Spain reopens probe into Israeli NSO Group’s Pegasus software
The Spanish government has not disclosed whether foreign or domestic entities are suspected of orchestrating the espionage, signalling a renewed effort to address digital surveillance concerns and protect the privacy of politicians and citizens alike. Read more.
cybersecurity cybercrime internet scam anonymous hacker crypto currency investment digital network vpn technology computer virus attack risk protection
Spain reopens probe into Israeli NSO Group’s Pegasus software
The Spanish government has not disclosed whether foreign or domestic entities are suspected of orchestrating the espionage, signalling a renewed effort to address digital surveillance concerns and protect the privacy of politicians and citizens alike. Read more.
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Google postpones elimination of third-party cookies in Chrome to 2025
Google delayed removing third-party cookies in Chrome until 2025 due to privacy concerns amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Read more.
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Google postpones elimination of third-party cookies in Chrome to 2025
Google delayed removing third-party cookies in Chrome until 2025 due to privacy concerns amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Read more.
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EU Parliament approves Right to Repair directive to cut waste
MEPs strongly supported the Right to Repair Directive, emphasising its goal of enhancing consumer access to repair services and reducing waste through extended legal guarantees for repairs and improved availability of spare parts. Read more.
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EU Parliament approves Right to Repair directive to cut waste
MEPs strongly supported the Right to Repair Directive, emphasising its goal of enhancing consumer access to repair services and reducing waste through extended legal guarantees for repairs and improved availability of spare parts. Read more.