UN Tech Envoy: AI report to bridge AI governance gaps
The aim is to examine the landscape of existing governance measures across borders, identify gaps, and connect the responses to ensure there are no gaps left.
UN First Committee adopts draft resolution on lethal autonomous weapons
The UN First Committee has passed a draft resolution regarding lethal autonomous weapons systems, expressing concerns about their impact on global security and stability. The resolution calls for the Secretary-General to gather input from Member States, observer States, international organizations, and civil society, emphasizing humanitarian, legal, security, technological, and ethical perspectives. Despite some member states raising issues about definitions and frameworks, the resolution aims to address challenges while acknowledging the ongoing work of the Group of Governmental Experts. The resolution was adopted by a large majority with a few opposing and abstaining votes, advocating for a balanced and inclusive approach to discussions on lethal autonomous weapons.
USA explores digitally inclusive partnerships in Brazil
Dorothy McAuliffe, the US State Department's Special Representative for Global Partnerships, led a delegation of US tech companies to Brazil from 23-25 October 2023, emphasizing the need for an inclusive digital technology community and expanding skills training.
NGOs sign a letter to defend net neutrality in India
The letter argues that online services should be treated differently from telecom companies, as they do not control the underlying internet access infrastructure.
Elon Musk to join world tech leaders at global AI summit in the UK
Elon Musk is expected to attend a global summit on artificial intelligence in Britain this week. The summit aims to build an international consensus on the safe development of AI.
Apple notifications raise concerns over unlawful surveillance in India
Apple has notified its users in India about their devices being possibly under attack of suspicious malware. Most prominent targets include human rights defenders, journalists and politicians.
Google DeepMind, Meta, OpenAI, among top AI firms sharing safety policies ahead of UK summit
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 initiates High-Level Advisory Body on AI governance
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.
Report: Leading news aggregator app tells employees to skew reporting to a pro-Israel stance
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.
UN Human Rights Office asks for revision of Sri Lanka’s Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills
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.
