European Parliament forms joint working group to monitor AI Act implementation
Details on how the working group will function will be finalised after the summer.
Analysis of cyber failure of CrowdStrike and Microsoft
The CrowdStrike incident on 19 July 2024 brought down digital networks of airports, hospitals and governments worldwide. Here you can read detailed analysis of technical, policy, economic, and legal aspects of the CrowdStrike cyber failure.
UN Cybercrime Convention: Will states give in disagreements for the sake of a global common threat?
As the concluding session of the UN process to negotiate a cybercrime convention approaches, Diplo invited several experts representing different stakeholder groups to discuss past failures, disagreements, and expectations for the final round of UN negotiations.
Biden administration assembles AI expert team
President Joe Biden has formed a team of experts to create standards for AI training and deployment across industries.
Meta will remove content in which ‘Zionist’ is used as a proxy term for antisemitism
The company reevaluates the use of the term 'Zionist' on its platforms, considering it to be a proxy for hate speech against Jews and Israelis.
New Zealand transforms Christchurch Call into tech-supported NGO
The shift aims to ensure long-term success and maintain a multistakeholder approach involving governments, tech companies, and civil society.
Google warns of generative AI dangers
Generative AI misuse includes creating deceptive content and impersonation, posing significant regulatory challenges, according to Google's recent research.
Australia asks internet companies to help regulate online access for minors
eSafety Commission issued notices to important internet companies to develop codes aimed at protecting children on the internet.
US Department of Justice charges Russian hacker in cyberattack plot against Ukraine
Stigal is accused of aiding Russian state-backed hackers to establish servers used in the 'WhisperGate' cyber campaign, which employed wiper malware to corrupt data.
LinkedIn disables targeted ads tool to comply with EU regulations
The DSA requires online intermediaries to give users more control over their data and prohibits using sensitive personal data for targeted advertising.
