Leading AI companies, including Google DeepMind, Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, publicly shared their safety policies in response to a request from the UK Technology Secretary, aiming to enhance transparency, promote best practices, and address AI risks, while also committing to collaborate with various stakeholders and work on solutions for critical global challenges.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has unveiled a High-Level Advisory Body on AI to guide global AI governance. Guterres calls for a multistakeholder conversation on AI governance, with the new advisory body leading the way.

The Intercept claims that a subsidiary of media behemoth Axel Springer has been pushing its political narrative on its reporting of the Israel-Hama conflict.

OHCHR urges the Sri Lankan authorities to take appropriate action in revising The Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bill. The Bills at hand could hinder the rights of Sri Lanka's citizens, mainly the freedom of expression.

Specifically, the session delved into the implementation of cyber norms, with a particular emphasis on the involvement of non-state actors and relevant stakeholders in this process. Two specific norms of interest were supply chain security and the responsible reporting of ICT vulnerabilities.

In the Main Session on Artificial Intelligence at IGF 2023, experts and thought leaders converged to explore the multifaceted landscape of AI governance. Their discussions unveiled the pivotal role of transparency, risk-based assessments, inclusivity, and a human-centric approach in shaping responsible AI governance for an evolving technological world.

The session ‘How to enhance participation and cooperation of CSOs in/with multistakeholder IG forums’ explored strategies to improve and enrich the involvement of civil society organisations (CSOs) in multistakeholder forums. It presented the DiploFoundation's CADE initiative.

At IGF 2023, the Global Digital Compact (GDC) took center stage as key stakeholders discussed its role in addressing global challenges and fostering inclusivity. Distinguished speakers emphasised the importance of multistakeholder cooperation, equitable digital development, and innovation-friendly regulation, highlighting the need for a digital future that respects rights and benefits all.

The IGF 2023's Main Session on Cybersecurity, Trust, and Online Safety convened experts and leaders from diverse domains to deliberate on vital online security matters. This session hosted a variety of speakers who provided their perspectives and advice regarding the cybersecurity challenges and the establishment of trust and safety in the digital sphere.

The State Department report highlights the use of deceptive methods, technological tracking, and suppression techniques, along with examples of China's collaboration with Russia in spreading propaganda.