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The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Council of Europe Committee on AI. The draft text will be referred to the Committee of Ministers for adoption and opened for signature at a later stage.
The funding will prepare companies for the AI Act, including an AI innovation accelerator and testing facilities.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an interim order from a court requiring cryptocurrency exchange Binance to provide comprehensive information on all Nigerian traders using its platform
The Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was finalised by the Council of Europe Committee on AI. However, the official version has not been released to the public.
Japan is intensifying its efforts to confront disinformation and other risks linked to large-scale AI systems. The government is presently contemplating the implementation of legally binding regulations on AI developers, inspired by the precedent set by the European Union.
Taiwan's TSMC is weighing establishing advanced packaging capacity in Japan, a move that would bolster Japan's attempts to revive its semiconductor sector.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted regulations for an Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Labeling Program aimed at enhancing security measures for IoT devices.
The authority is seeking input from stakeholders to assess the impact on consumers and competition in Australia's search market, especially focusing on the overseas introduction of choice screens and the use of generative AI in searches.
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From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
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We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.