UN Secretary-General initiates High-Level Advisory Body on AI governance

By |2023-10-27T09:07:52+00:00October52 27, 2023|

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.

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Report: Leading news aggregator app tells employees to skew reporting to a pro-Israel stance

By |2023-10-19T12:43:58+00:00October58 19, 2023|

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.

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UN Human Rights Office asks for revision of Sri Lanka’s Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills

By |2023-10-15T11:36:25+00:00October25 15, 2023|

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.

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Diplo and Geneva Dialogue at IGF 2023: ICT vulnerabilities: Who is responsible for minimizing risks?

By |2023-10-12T11:24:33+00:00October33 12, 2023|

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.

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Reflections on AI governance at IGF 2023

By |2023-10-10T14:48:51+00:00October51 10, 2023|

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.

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IGF 2023: Strengthening civil society participation in multistakeholder internet governance

By |2023-10-10T14:08:07+00:00October07 10, 2023|

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.

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Global Digital Compact in focus at one of the main sessions on IGF 2023

By |2023-10-10T12:21:27+00:00October27 10, 2023|

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.

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IGF 2023 main session on the urgent need for cybersecurity, trust, and online safety

By |2023-10-10T11:47:44+00:00October44 10, 2023|

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.

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US State Department reveals China’s extensive efforts to manipulate international narratives

By |2023-09-28T11:45:41+00:00September41 28, 2023|

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.

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Canadian groups urge separation of AI measures from privacy bill for enhanced safeguards

By |2023-09-28T10:45:05+00:00September05 28, 2023|

Experts, academics, and civil society organizations are calling for a rethink on proposed AI measures in a federal privacy bill. They argue that AI provisions should be assessed separately for the protection of rights and freedoms.

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