Biden administration assembles AI expert team
President Joe Biden has formed a team of experts to create standards for AI training and deployment across industries.
Meta will remove content in which ‘Zionist’ is used as a proxy term for antisemitism
The company reevaluates the use of the term 'Zionist' on its platforms, considering it to be a proxy for hate speech against Jews and Israelis.
New Zealand transforms Christchurch Call into tech-supported NGO
The shift aims to ensure long-term success and maintain a multistakeholder approach involving governments, tech companies, and civil society.
Google warns of generative AI dangers
Generative AI misuse includes creating deceptive content and impersonation, posing significant regulatory challenges, according to Google's recent research.
Australia asks internet companies to help regulate online access for minors
eSafety Commission issued notices to important internet companies to develop codes aimed at protecting children on the internet.
US Department of Justice charges Russian hacker in cyberattack plot against Ukraine
Stigal is accused of aiding Russian state-backed hackers to establish servers used in the 'WhisperGate' cyber campaign, which employed wiper malware to corrupt data.
LinkedIn disables targeted ads tool to comply with EU regulations
The DSA requires online intermediaries to give users more control over their data and prohibits using sensitive personal data for targeted advertising.
Enhancing CSO participation in global digital policy processes: Roles, structures, and accountability | WSIS+20
Key challenges identified during the discussion include expanding limited opportunities for CSOs to contribute meaningfully to digital policy processes, lowering financial barriers such as membership fees for standard-setting bodies, and correcting the currently skewed composition with its overrepresentation of organisations from the Global North. The CADE project seeks to address these issues by providing tailored training to CSOs to improve their skills in internet governance and facilitate constructive dialogue with policymakers.
Advancing the GDC Principles and WSIS Action Lines | WSIS+20
The session reinforced the the Internet Governance Forum's (IGF) substantial role in global digital policy discourse and the necessity for its continued evolution and influence.
Trust in Tech: Navigating emerging technologies and human rights in a connected world | WSIS+20
The panel discussion examined the intersection between emerging technologies and human rights. It highlighted the need for a concerted effort to harness technological advancements responsibly and inclusively for the betterment of society.
