Global leaders call for immediate action to bridge digital divide and ensure inclusive future | World Economic Forum 2024

By |2024-01-16T15:07:52+00:00January52 16, 2024|

The roundtable delved into the wider ramifications of digital access on democracy, sustainability, media literacy, job creation, health, and education.

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The EU scrutinises Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI over merger concerns

By |2024-01-10T19:29:53+00:00January53 10, 2024|

The European Union is subjecting Microsoft's investment in OpenAI to a thorough examination to determine its compliance with the EU merger regulations. As part of this investigative process, the commission delves into the details of agreements forged between prominent digital market players and AI developers.

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UNGA resolution establishes intergovernmental committee on international tax cooperation

By |2023-12-28T08:25:38+00:00December38 28, 2023|

The UN General Assembly has decided to create an open-ended ad hoc intergovernmental committee to draft terms of reference for a UN framework convention on international tax cooperation.

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

By |2023-12-25T16:08:12+00:00December12 25, 2023|

The resolution confirmed that the UN Charter and international humanitarian law apply to lethal autonomous weapons systems.

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Meta and TikTok set record content restrictions in Malaysia amidst government scrutiny

By |2023-12-15T19:15:13+00:00December13 15, 2023|

The Prime Minister's administration faces accusations of compromising free speech protection, which the government denies, attributing restrictions to curbing provocative content.

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EU Commission launches public consultation for DSA implementing regulation

By |2023-12-11T14:36:00+00:00December00 11, 2023|

The Commission is inviting feedback on the implementation of regulation from providers of intermediary services, civil society organisations, researchers, and other stakeholders until January 24, 2024, and the regulation is scheduled for adoption in the early months of next year.

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Google’s ‘Opportunity Agenda’: Global approach to responsible AI regulation

By |2023-11-16T14:30:25+00:00November25 16, 2023|

Google has unviled a policy agenda to promote collaboration between private-sector AI companies and governments to establish a legal framework for regulating AI.

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China’s world’s largest disinformation network targets Americans

By |2023-11-13T22:26:00+00:00November00 13, 2023|

The victims of this extensive campaign are subjected to a relentless barrage of social media posts strategically crafted to instil fear and paranoia, often incorporating targeted personal attacks.

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UNESCO issues guidelines for the governance of digital platforms to combat online disinformation

By |2023-11-06T13:37:40+00:00November40 6, 2023|

UNESCO issued guidelines aiming to regulate digital platform aiming to combat online disinformation and online hate speech.

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Elon Musk and UK PM Rishi Sunak delve into AI safety, China, and the future of work at AI summit

By |2023-11-06T12:29:21+00:00November21 6, 2023|

Musk and Sunak's open chat stressed the potential and risks of AI technologies, the necessity for nations to cooperate with the tech sector and civil society on AI safety, and the profound transformations that AI is about to unleash on individuals and society as a whole.

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