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The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025 held its seventh substantive session in March 2024. The group discussed threats, norms, international law, confidence building measures, capacity building, and regular institutional dialogue.
South Carolina invests $15 million dollars in a quantum computing initiative preparing a quantum-ready workforce
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy. The sentence includes an $11 billion fine and the forfeiture of assets
Court order requires Amazon to publicly disclose advertising data under DSA. The European Commission mandated Amazon to provide detailed online advertising data publicly
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.
Amazon escalates its investment in AI startup Anthropic, signalling a significant shift in technological innovation landscape.
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.
Government in Washington is taking steps to ensure responsible and transparent use of AI across federal agencies.
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OEWG’s seventh substantive session: the highlights
The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021–2025 held its seventh substantive session in March 2024. The group discussed threats, norms, international law, confidence building measures, capacity building, and regular institutional dialogue.
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Decision postponed on the Cybercrime Convention: What you should know about the latest session of the UN negotiations
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended but consensus to draft a cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session will be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why?
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The perfect cryptostorm
We watched the new Netflix documentary ‘Bitconned’ on cryptocurrency industry fraud. Read what were the ingredients to create such a perfect storm for victims. Unfortunately, that storm took a high toll, in both trust to the industry and financial losses.
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Issue #87 - March 2024
In our March issue of the Digital Watch Monthly, we look at the latest negotiations at the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime where agreement on UN cybercrime convention remained elusive, Musk's brain chip, 2024 elections and misinformation, and Germany’s first digital policy strategy
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DW Weekly #152 – 22 March 2024
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its first resolution dedicated to AI. The draft framework for a Council of Europe Convention on AI was leaked. In Europe, efforts intensified to combat election disinformation with comprehensive guidelines, alongside probes into tech giants' AI and advertising practices. France fined Google €250 million for copyright infringement. The US advanced 'Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024.'
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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.