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Ripple Labs is accused of violating federal securities laws by selling XRP cryptocurrency. The SEC argues that such abuses in the crypto asset space should not be tolerated. Ripple Labs plans to file their response next month.
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.
Uncover the complexities of Israel's newly implemented facial recognition program in Gaza, sparking discussions on surveillance ethics and civil liberties.
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
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.
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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.