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China to host Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi’an

The Cyberspace Administration of China annually hosts the World Internet Conference, also known as t…

OpenAI unveils Sora’s first short films by filmmakers

Canadian production company Shy Kids and multi-disciplinary artist Paul Trillo praise Sora for its a…

US NTIA recommends policy reforms to foster accountability and trustworthiness in AI systems

On 27 March 2024, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued impor…

US lawmaker questions FDA on Elon Musk’s Neuralink investigation

A member of the US Congress has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not investigate El…

Apple counters US Department of Justice antitrust claims

Apple responds to DOJ's claim in the recent antitrust lawsuit, asserting its commitment to user priv…

xAI to make Grok chatbot available to all premium X subscribers

In a very brief post on X, Musk announced that his new LLM will be available to all X premium users …

Educators divided on AI’s impact

Amidst growing discussions on the integration of AI in education, educators find themselves divided …

Californian court documents unveil Facebook’s surveillance ‘Project Ghostbusters’

In 2016, Facebook launched a secret project called ‘Project Ghostbusters’ to intercept and decrypt n…

Banks in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Kazakhstan adopt biometric technology

Three initiatives have cropped up over the past few days that seek to promote financial inclusion wi…

EU releases guidelines for online platforms on electoral integrity

As the EU rolls out guidelines aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity online, Very Large Online P…

Innovative AI-generated Easter bunnies showcase Canada’s cultural diversity

Created by Canadian history podcaster Craig Baird, these digital bunnies represent the diverse cultu…

EU and South Korea strengthen digital cooperation

At the Second Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the Republic of Korea and the EU reasser…

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin charged with anti-money laundering violations in the US

US federal prosecutors have charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders with viol…

TikTok’s policy shift challenges Chinese e-commerce vendors

As TikTok asserts its position, Chinese vendors weigh their options, contemplating partnerships and …

Meta faces criticism for banning the Arabic word ‘shaheed’

Criticism has increased during the Israel-Hamas hostilities, with accusations of content suppression…

Philippines faces escalating e-waste crisis

The country is deemed a leading e-waste producer in Southeast Asia, mainly from consumer electronics…

The US discusses semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

US and Vietnamese top diplomats discussed expanding semiconductor cooperation during Washington meet…

Mitre launches AI assurance and testing lab for US federal agencies

On Monday, March 25, Mitre, a government-backed non-profit corporation, opened a lab to test AI syst…

Letter to US Commerce Secretary highlights AI transparency concerns

The submitted letter highlights the benefits of open-source AI models and calls for evidence-based p…

San Francisco judge dismisses X’s lawsuit against hate speech watchdog

The decision comes amidst declining user numbers for X, according to recent data from Sensor Tower, …

Tech giants collaborate to challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance

Major tech companies have united to develop an open-source software suite, promising to offer develo…

Figure integrates its Figure 01 robot with OpenAI’s advanced technology

The partnership between Figure and OpenAI could make humanoid robots commonplace in society. The rob…

EU invests €8 billion in supercomputers to boost AI industry

The European Union (EU) is aiming to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) industry by leveraging i…

Ofcom has introduced new rules to improve transparency on roaming charges

Beginning October 1, 2024, Ofcom mandates clearer disclosure of roaming charges for international mo…

US and UK impose sanctions over alleged Chinese cyberespionage

The accusations shed light on the complexities of digital security, raising questions about internat…

EU concerned about deepfakes in elections

With concerns over AI-generated manipulation rising, the EU urges tech platforms to take proactive m…

SEC seeks $2 billion judgment against the cryptocurrency issuer Ripple Labs

Ripple Labs is accused of violating federal securities laws by selling XRP cryptocurrency. The SEC a…

The EU investigates Apple, Alphabet, and Meta under the DMA

Apple and Alphabet are being examined for potentially favouring their app stores, while Meta is bein…

China to phase out US tech in Government Systems

In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and national autonomy, China has rolled out new g…

Indonesia leads National Digital Integration Initiative with launch of “INA Digital” platform

This initiative seeks to consolidate nine essential services such as population administration, educ…

Japan reaffirms its support for Burkina Faso’s digital development

With Japan's advanced telecommunications infrastructure and expertise, collaboration with Burkina Fa…

EU Commission outlines pillars for boosting quantum computing competitiveness

The European Commission has outlined its action plan for boosting Europe's quantumcomputing capabili…

Spanish High Court suspends Telegram block amid investigation

Spanish court suspends Telegram block, awaiting police report on user impact. Judge seeks Telegram i…

The Financial Times launches AI chatbot for subscribers

Subscribers of the Financial Times can now utilize Ask FT, an AI chatbot offering customised respons…

Romania uses AI to help farmers apply for EU funds

The Agency for Financing Rural Investments (AFIR) in Romania is pioneering AI to streamline the appl…

Florida passes bill preventing children under 16 from accessing social media

Florida's F HB3 (24R) law restricts social media for minors, aiming to protect mental well-being. It…

Baidu’s stock surges on potential partnership with Apple

Chinese tech giant Baidu will provide Apple with AI services for the latest iPhone 16 and other prod…

Nigeria and ITU to strengthen submarine cable infrastructure

Nigeria and the ITU collaborate to fortify global digital infrastructure, emphasizing proactive meas…

Bloomberg battles copyright lawsuit over AI training

Bloomberg defends against copyright lawsuit by Huckabee & authors, claiming fair use for training it…

Big Tech faces break-up threats amid antitrust crackdown

The US Department of Justice has warned Apple about possible break-up orders. European lawmakers see…

Taiwan minister labels TikTok a national security threat amid global concerns

Tang's statement signals Taiwan's tightening stance on cybersecurity, as discussions ensue regarding…

China eases rules for some data exports

China's cyberspace regulator relaxes data export rules, easing compliance for foreign firms in China…

OpenAI ventures into Hollywood with its Sora AI video generator

The AI startup aims to partner with filmmakers and integrate its AI video generator, Sora, into thei…

EU’s telecom regulation requires reform, urges Commission’s director Kloc

Kamila Kloc, the European Commission's director overseeing the digital decade and connectivity, high…

US lawmakers introduce legislation to label deepfake content

The introduced bill seeks to combat deepfake technology by mandating the labelling of AI-generated c…

Tennessee passes law to protect music artists from AI

Tennessee becomes the first state to pass legislation safeguarding musicians from AI voice replicati…

US House Judiciary Committee investigate allegations of IRS AI overreach

Recent reports allege that the IRS's use of AI includes monitoring citizens' bank accounts without l…

ITU and the World Bank report assesses the ICT sector emissions and policy implications

The report advocates for the promotion of green technology and the adoption of eco-friendly practice…

OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5 this summer

GPT-5 is expected to bring unprecedented improvements, setting new standards for generative AI chatb…

UN General Assembly adopts first-ever resolution on AI

The adoption of the first UN resolution on AI could mark a key stride towards fostering a global fra…

Elon Musk unveils first successful human-patient experience with Neuralink brain chip

Neuralink's ultimate goal is to create brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that will allow humans to co…

Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI launched a new AI model

Tokyo's Sakana AI, founded by ex-Google researchers David Ha and Llion Jones, unveils groundbreaking…

Vietnam welcomes semiconductor investments

Industry leaders like Samsung, Intel, and Foxconn have already set foot in Vietnam, with numerous gl…

Historic vote at UN General Assembly on US-led AI resolution

The draft resolution recognises the unprecedented acceleration of AI development and use and stresse…

Apple faces landmark antitrust lawsuit from the US Justice department

US Justice Department files lawsuit against Apple alleging illegal monopolization of smartphone mark…

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX to cease operations in India due to compliance issues

Crypto exchange OKX has informed its clients in India that it will be discontinuing its services in …

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AI hallucinations are solvable; AGI is 5 years away

uang suggests that AGI is achievable within five years if defined as a computer performing better th…

ICO investigates Kate Middleton medical records breach

ICO investigates breach of Princess Kate's medical records at The London Clinic. Up to three staff u…

Rapid7 warns of a new cyberattack tactic by a North Korean gang

North Korea's Kimsuky cybercrime gang, also known as Black Banshee, Thallium, APT 43, and Velvet Cho…

The government of Ghana forgoes 5G spectrum auction to promote fair competition among telecom companies

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation in Ghana, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed that the g…

The EU rolls out guidelines to combat election disinformation

Social media platforms and search engines will be required to set up dedicated teams to tackle onlin…

Tech giants join Epic Games in accusing Apple of violating court order

They argue that Apple's actions support anti-steering rules, maintain high commissions, and harm con…

Apple targeted in US DOJ antitrust probe

Cracking down on Big Tech has been one of the rare bipartisan agreements between Democrats and Repub…

Global e-waste crisis: recycling rates plummet as waste mounts

In 2022, 62 million tons of e-waste were generated, but only 22% was recycled, revealing that urgent…

Do Kwon approved for extradition to South Korea in connection with Terra collapse

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon has been approved for extradition from Montenegro to South Korea

US considers inflicting sanctions on companies comprising Huawei’s Chinese chips market

In a recent policy development, the Biden Administration is seeking to blacklist Chinese semiconduct…

Nvidia unveils new AI chips

On Monday at Nvidia GTC 2024, his company's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang revealed t…

AI and robots to fix Japan’s shrinking labor force

Japan's largest recruitment agency, Recruit Holdings Co., believes that artificial intelligence (AI)…

Ombudsman asks European Commission about AI use in decision-making

The inquiry by the Ombudsman to the Commission focuses on three specific areas: the utilisation of A…

Saudi Arabia reveals $40 billion AI fund with Silicon Valley partner

Riyadh unveils plans for a groundbreaking AI investment fund, poised to reshape global tech landscap…

China launched the Queqiao-2 relay satellite

This satellite aims to bridge communication between Earth and the uncharted far side of the Moon, cr…

France fines Google €250 million for copyright infringement

The fine is linked to a copyright dispute triggered by complaints from major news organisations.

US advances data privacy bill against foreign adversaries

The US House of Representatives passed a data privacy bill, the "Protecting Americans’ Data from For…

EFF requests for transparency in Texas patent lawsuit

EFF fights for transparency in a Texas patent lawsuit between Entropic Communications, LLC and Chart…

Google faces investigation over App Store fees in India

The CCI found merit in complaints from multiple entities, stating that Google had charged discrimina…

Western and Chinese researchers identify ‘red lines’ to prevent AI existential risks

Chinese and Western scientists have identified 'red lines' on AI risks, which are key areas where AI…

Chinese cyber spies target 70+ organisations globally

The victims are located in 23 countries, primarily in Asia and America, Europe and Africa.

EU and SpaceX reach agreement on satellite launches

The European Union (EU) has finalized a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to…

Computer engineer sues Google India over blocked email account

Neel Shukla claims that Google did not inform him about the objectionable photos but suspects that t…

Europe’s patent applications surge in 2023

The EPO experienced a surge in patent applications in 2023, led by sectors like digital communicatio…

US-led UN resolution calls for safe AI systems to address global challenges

A US-led UN resolution promotes safe AI systems to address global challenges, ensuring equitable acc…

UK immigration database error impacts thousands

The error has caused difficulties for individuals in proving their right to work, rent housing, and …

Reddit faces Nokia patent infringement complaint

Reddit faces a patent infringement complaint from Nokia Technologies ahead of its IPO. The platform …

The EU invests €67.5 million in AI projects

The funding will prepare companies for the AI Act, including an AI innovation accelerator and testin…

Meta to reduce subscription fees to ensure DMA compliance

Meta lowers subscription fees for Facebook and Instagram in Europe to address privacy concerns amid …

Nigerian court orders Binance to provide information on cryptocurrency traders

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an interim order from a court…

Council of Europe: Convention on AI – Draft framework leaked (March 2024)

The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Cou…

YouTube introduces self-labeling feature for AI-generated content

The platform will rely on an honour system for creators to honestly disclose AI-generated content.

Japan considers legally binding regulations for large-scale AI systems to tackle disinformation

Japan is intensifying its efforts to confront disinformation and other risks linked to large-scale A…

TSMC eyes Japan for advanced chip packaging expansion

Taiwan's TSMC is weighing establishing advanced packaging capacity in Japan, a move that would bolst…

FCC implements regulations for IoT cybersecurity labelling initiative

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted regulations for an Internet of Things (IoT) …

Australian consumer watchdog to scrutinize internet search engines and generative AI use

The authority is seeking input from stakeholders to assess the impact on consumers and competition i…

Turkey imposes provisional restriction on Meta amid market abuse probe

The regulator had initiated the probe into Meta back in December due to potential competition law br…

IMF discloses cyberattack compromising 11 email accounts

The IMF immediately secured the affected accounts and found no evidence of further compromise.

EU probes tech giants’ AI and ad practices

The DSA, which took effect in February, requires specific content moderation measures for platforms …

UK unveils digital development strategy to bridge global technological gap

Led by Development Minister Andrew Mitchell, the plan focuses on improving connectivity, supporting …

The Indian government has revised guidelines for AI developers

The Indian government eased regulations for AI developers, allowing the release of generative AI mod…

DHS enhances operations with AI initiatives

DHS hopes AI will enhance criminal network detection, provide personalised training materials, and s…

Data Borders: the legal battle over health information storage in Ontario

Ontario's new rules requiring data to stay in Canada, are challenged by Doxy.me, a conferencing plat…

US prosecutors probe Meta’s Facebook over alleged illegal drug sales

Meta claims to be cooperating with law enforcement to stop drug sales and announced collaborative ef…

Germany Plans to Ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G Network | Digital Watch

Moscow, Russia 30 August 2019 Huawei telecom company logo on office building  against clear blue sky

Germany is planning to ban Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network due to national security concerns. However, this move could interfere with the rollout of 5G services in China.

The Chinese embassy expressed strong dissatisfaction towards Germany’s reported plans to ban Huawei and ZTE from the country’s 5G network.

The German government is accused of generalizing the concept of national security and abusing state power, in violation of economic laws and fair competition principles.

Western security officials claimed that Huawei and ZTE represent potential threats to national security due to their close ties with Beijing.

Germany passed legislation in 2021 to increase security standards for its 5G networks without implementing an outright ban on Chinese firms.

Huawei currently supplies nearly 60% of base stations and 5G services infrastructure in Germany.

China claims that the ban would interfere with the rollout of 5G services in the country, urging Germany to listen to rational voices within its own borders.

Church makes online content accessible on their platform

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its online content and has made it accessible to those who have disabilities. The content has also been posted on the Gospel Library app in the Life Help section, including materials for individuals, parents, and caregivers of those with disabilities.
All the Church materials including the scriptures are available in the following accessible formats: American Sign Language, Audio, Closed Captions, DAISY format, Materials on talking book cartridges, Victor Reader Stream Files, and Web Braille.

To say there is no freedom of expression in India is propaganda

While launching the News18 TV channel on the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir said ‘There are 392 news channels in the country, which is more than even the United States of America which has close to 100 channels. This speaks volume of the freedom of the media and true nature of democracy in India, but we must all also remember that when the Constitution of India was being prepared, all Indians were given the right of freedom of expression under 19 (1), but 19 (2) also put in some restrictions which I believe are not just restrictions, but duties’. He further noted that ‘There is a need to mind the fine line between freedom of expression, and the expression that hurts the nation. The Constitution clearly mentions the Rights of every individual, but it also mentions our duties. The problem arises when people only talk about their rights and forget their duties’, said Manoj.

 The impact of spyware on the right to freedom of expression

Founder and director of The Citizen Lab, Ronald Deibert talked to Article 19’s Jo Glanville about the technologies that turn your mobile into a spy in your pocket. The lab research unit, based at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, focuses on internet security and threats to human rights.
In the podcast, recorded on 21 June, Deibert talks about the growth of the spyware industry and the fast-moving innovations that mean the people targeted are completely unaware of violations against their privacy. He points out that ‘democracies are among the clients for these technologies, and explains what role international human rights bodies can play in stemming violations and calling governments to account.’ 

UN Human Rights Office reports on negative effects of internet shutdowns

The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a report on the dramatic real-life effects of internet shutdowns on people’s lives and how this has been vastly underestimated.

‘Too often, major communication channels or entire communication networks are slowed down or blocked,’ the report says, adding that this has deprived ‘thousands or even millions of people of their only means of reaching loved ones, continuing their work or participating in political debates or decisions.’

The report also discusses the phenomenon of internet shutdowns, looking at when and why they are imposed and examining how they undermine a range of human rights, primarily the right to freedom of expression. The report notes that between 2016 and 2021, there have been 931 shutdowns in 74 countries, as documented by the #KeepItOn coalition.

Mobily, Telecom Egypt sign Saudi to Egypt subsea cable MoU

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Telecom Egypt for the construction of the first subsea cable directly connecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The MoU was signed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Salman Al-Badran, CEO of Mobily, and Adel Hamed, managing director and CEO of Telecom Egypt. The MoU is part of Mobliy’s efforts to enhance its global infrastructure, boost the digital economy and provide digital solutions that align with the goals of the government’s Saudi Vision 2030. 

Telecom Egypt has been a key partner for subsea cable projects globally, and has recently entered into an agreement to become a landing partner for Aqua Comms’ EMIC-1 cable project. Through this agreement, both companies will explore new ways to connect international capacity in Europe through Telecom Egypt’s network, to the GCC through Mobily’s network. Both companies’ networks will be expanded and interconnected with neighbouring countries. 

EllaLink International cable launched in Cape Verde

Following a 2018 agreement between Cape Verde Telecom and EllaLink in 2018, where the two agreed to deliver connectivity from Europe and Latin America to Cape Verde, the EllaLink International cable has been launched. The partnership has been supported by the European Bank of Investments and the local Government of Cape Verde and now Praia is connected directly and neutrally to Brazil and Europe.

This new cable offers the lowest latency available on the market, as well as a capacity of 30 Tbps, providing Cape Verde with the benefit of secure and optimised connectivity. The EllaLink connection between Latin America and Europe has reduced the latency between the two continents by close to 50%, from +100 milliseconds to circa 60 milliseconds compared to traditional routes.

The EllaLink subsea cable will additionally help strengthen the Cape Verde digital economy having connected Praia to three continents with neutrality and independence. DE-CIX in March confirmed plans to provide EllaLink with access to its interconnection ecosystem in Southern Europe, through their internet exchanges in Lisbon, Madrid and Marseille. The new system also creates opportunities for the country to increase the quality of the internet service offered to the country, and can be extended to all West Africa.

XL Axiata and PPTEL launch BaSIC subsea cable

The Batam Sarawak International Cable System (BaSIC) subsea cable has been launched and will strengthen internet connections between Batam, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi in Indonesia. The 700m system connects Sarawak, Malaysia and Batam, Indonesia, which is then connected via land cable to Pontianak in West Kalimantan. 

The project started in 2020 and became operational on 1 June 2022. This cable system is an additional alternative international gateway for Indonesia to Kuching, Sarawak and Hong Kong and supports XL Axiata’s efforts to add new upstream international capacity to Indonesia.

BaSIC will deliver 6 fibre pairs offering an initial capacity 2Tbs, which will be gradually increased until it arrives at a maximum capacity of 48Tbs. The project is part of XL Axiata’s mission to provide infrastructure for better global internet access as well as to support the Indonesian government’s goal to encourage the use of digital technology.

Kacific deploys 2,500 satellite services for rural Indonesia

Singapore-based satellite company Kacific has been working with Bis Data Indonesia and Primacom Interbuana and has completed deployment of over 2,500 sites for Bakti, the Indonesian government’s Telecommunication and Information Accessibility Agency. 

Bakti director of infrastructure Bambang Noegroho has stated that, “With this satellite connectivity project, we take a significant step forward to our goal of the equal distribution of information and communication technology, to strengthen national unity, fuel economic growth and strengthen national resilience for disasters and emergencies.”

Indonesia’s universal service has been the source of funds for the project with one of its major aims being the provision of public internet access, through satellite services, in areas that have little or no access to affordable internet service including border areas and places that are not considered economically viable by terrestrial service providers.

Kacific’s CEO Christian Patouraux stated, “Bakti’s project aligns with Kacific’s mission to bridge the digital divide by providing access to affordable, high-speed internet in the most remote and under-served areas.” While deploying sites at remote destinations in multiple islands throughout the length of Indonesia was logistically challenging, the Kacific sites allow Bakti to secure guaranteed bandwidth at every single site with each terminal achieving speeds of over 85Mbps.