Germany publishes first Strategy for International Digital Policy
The federal government will use the document as a framework that promotes more proactive policymaking on digital issues.
The Pall Mall Process tackles spyware
Multiple countries and industry giants issued a call for heightened vigilance against the proliferation of spyware.
Google’s TAG highlights spyware industry
The company is urging the USA and its allies to take action against the spyware industry.
Germany and Namibia, co-facilitators of the Summit of the Future, publish zero draft of the Pact for the Future
The zero draft of the Pact for the Future – to be adopted by UN member states during the September 2024 Summit of the Future – was published by the co-facilitators. The draft includes several provisions on science, technology and innovation, as well as new technologies and peace and security.
Global leaders call for immediate action to bridge digital divide and ensure inclusive future | World Economic Forum 2024
The roundtable delved into the wider ramifications of digital access on democracy, sustainability, media literacy, job creation, health, and education.
The EU scrutinises Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI over merger concerns
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.
UNGA resolution establishes intergovernmental committee on international tax cooperation
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.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
The resolution confirmed that the UN Charter and international humanitarian law apply to lethal autonomous weapons systems.
Meta and TikTok set record content restrictions in Malaysia amidst government scrutiny
The Prime Minister's administration faces accusations of compromising free speech protection, which the government denies, attributing restrictions to curbing provocative content.
EU Commission launches public consultation for DSA implementing regulation
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.
