Digital Watch Observatory - Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes
The UN adopted its first, ground-breaking, resolution on AI on 21 March, calling on member states to ensure that 'safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems' are developed responsibly and are respectful of human rights and international law.
CEOs of OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft join other tech leaders in the newly established Department of Homeland Security's advisory board for artificial intelligence safety and security.
Visual artists have initiated a lawsuit against Google and Alphabet, alleging copyright infringement through the unauthorized use of their works to train Imagen AI, raising a broader debate on the intersection of technology and intellectual property rights.
The study, part of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) project, shows that games offering choices, fostering creativity, and enabling social connections can positively impact child development.
The investigation is based on suspected EU online content rules breaches.
Von der Leyen stated that the Commission had already banned TikTok on its corporate phones and highlighted the perceived danger of the platform.
In response to the fines, all wireless carriers intend to appeal the FCC's decision.
The investment will include the construction of data centres and aims to bring advanced AI infrastructure to the country.
This designation aims to ensure fair markets in the digital sector and regulate gatekeepers.
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OEWG’s seventh substantive session: the highlights
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Issue #88 - April 2024
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DW Weekly #157 – 26 April 2024
US President Biden signed and enacted a law mandating TikTok sale or ban in the USA. Nigeria launched its first multilingual large language model for inclusive AI development. FCC voted to restore net neutrality rules. X is defying Australia's content removal demands, while the Supreme Court of Brazil demands answers from X over alleged non-compliance.
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The process towards a Global Digital Compact
How will the Global Digital Compact be developed and what will it focus on?
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
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.