Updates

28 Mar 2024

Court order requires Amazon to publicly disclose advertising data under DSA

Court order requires Amazon to publicly disclose advertising data under DSA. The European Commission mandated Amazon to provide detailed online advertising data publicly

28 Mar 2024

Less than 30% of jurisdictions worldwide have implemented cryptocurrency regulations: FATF president

Less than 30% of jurisdictions worldwide have implemented regulations for the cryptocurrency sector, according to the President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), T. Raja Kumar. The lack of regulation poses a significant risk for money laundering and terrorist financing.

28 Mar 2024

Amazon boosts investment in AI startup Anthropic

Amazon escalates its investment in AI startup Anthropic, signalling a significant shift in technological innovation landscape.

28 Mar 2024

Meta fails to curtain anti-trans hate on its platforms

GLAAD’s report underscores the need for stronger regulations and enforcement mechanisms to hold social media platforms accountable for moderating hate speech and protecting user safety.

28 Mar 2024

US requires AI oversight in federal agencies

Government in Washington is taking steps to ensure responsible and transparent use of AI across federal agencies.

28 Mar 2024

Israel deploys facial recognition program in Gaza

Uncover the complexities of Israel’s newly implemented facial recognition program in Gaza, sparking discussions on surveillance ethics and civil liberties.

28 Mar 2024

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 the Wuzhen Summit. Digital Silk Road Development Forum is scheduled for April 16 in Xi’an

28 Mar 2024

OpenAI unveils Sora’s first short films by filmmakers

Canadian production company Shy Kids and multi-disciplinary artist Paul Trillo praise Sora for its ability to transcend traditional filmmaking constraints, envisioning a new era of abstract expressionism.

28 Mar 2024

Qatar accelerates digital innovation drive to spearhead regional growth

With a projected 9 percent annual growth in ICT spending, initiatives like the e-government portal Hukoomi and the Tasmu Smart Qatar project underscore the nation’s commitment to digitalization.

28 Mar 2024

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 important guidelines to guarantee that AI systems perform what they claim – without harm.