UN OEWG hosts inaugural global roundtable on ICT security capacity building
The roundtable marks a pivotal milestone in fostering international cooperation and dialogue on cybersecurity.
Digital solidarity at the centre of United States Tech Diplomacy
The United States's Department of State introduces a new strategy to promote digital solidarity and shape international technology governance. Digital solidarity involves working together on shared goals, building capacity, and providing mutual support in the use of digital technologies in a rights-respecting manner. The strategy aims to support allies, especially emerging economies, in seizing opportunities presented by new technologies and pursuing economic and development goals. It aligns approaches to technology governance, fosters partnerships with civil society and the private sector, and prioritizes cybersecurity resilience. The Department of State will focus on four areas of action: building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem, promoting rights-respecting approaches to digital governance, countering threats in cyberspace, and strengthening international partners' digital and cyber capacity.
UK’s Data Protection Bill sparks controversy
Critics are strongly opposed to the UK's proposed Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI), particularly its provisions regarding bank account monitoring for benefit recipients and changes to biometric data oversight.
Kyrgyzstan blocks TikTok over child protection concerns
This move reflects Kyrgyzstan's tightening control over media and civil society. Despite being relatively open, recent actions signal a shift towards state regulation.
UK policymakers begin drafting AI legislation targeting most advanced AI models
The UK is starting to draft regulations governing artificial intelligence with an emphasis on the most sophisticated language models such as those that power OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Digital dominance in the 2024 elections
Digital technologies, particularly AI, have been integral to all stages of the electoral process for several years now. What distinguishes the current landscape is their unprecedented scale and impact.
South Korea to host second global AI safety summit
After Britain hosted the inaugural event at Bletchley Park last November, South Korea will hold the second artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit on May 21–22.
Kenya launches project to develop National AI Strategy in collaboration with German and EU partners
The Kenyan government has partnered with the GIZ GmbH to launch a project aimed at developing a National AI Strategy. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, the initiative, known as 'FAIR Forward – Artificial Intelligence for All,' recognizes the potential of AI for Kenya's digital transformation and the achievement of sustainable development goals
EU-US Trade and Technology Council: Key outcomes from the Leuven meeting
The meeting allowed ministers to build on ongoing work and present new deliverables of the TTC after two and a half years of cooperation.
World Bank states that Nigeria is on course to reach its goal for digital ID registration
Innovative measures, like improving enrollment software and collaborating with civil society to enroll more women and children, have sped up the process. Yet, challenges linger, such as the need to reduce issuance times and increase inclusivity.
