Updates
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 artificial intelligence regulation, online harms, cyber security, and digital identity.
EU leaders consider sanctions in response to suspected Russian election interference
Brussels is considering sanctions against Moscow amid warnings of disinformation campaigns, with intensified calls for action due to allegations of EU lawmakers spreading Kremlin propaganda.
Microsoft warns of Russian online campaigns targeting US election
Concerns about AI manipulation are raised, with Microsoft finding that simpler digital forgeries are more common than deepfakes and audio manipulations have a greater impact than video.
Iran allocates funds to expand state-controlled internet infrastructure
This allocation, part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s broader financial strategy, marks a 25% increase from the previous year, totaling over 195,830 billion rials (about $300 million USD).
TeachAI announces Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education
TeachAI, led by prominent organizations like Code.org and Khan Academy, has introduced essential policy guidelines for integrating AI into education. These ideas aim to foster leadership, promote AI literacy, provide guidance, build capacity, and support innovation.
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.
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.
UK policymakers begin drafting AI legislation targeting most advanced AI models
The UK is starting to draft regulations governing artificial intelligence with an emphasis on the most sophisticated language models such as those that power OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Iraq and Kuwait forge agreement to establish direct telecom route to Europe
Iraq and Kuwait have signed a landmark agreement to create a direct telecom link to Europe. This move promises faster data transmission and boosts economic ties between the two nations and Europe.
India greenlights Elon Musk’s Starlink for nationwide internet access
This decision, coinciding with Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sets conditions for compliance with regulations and national security.
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