Around 30 civil society groups from around the world sent an open letter to Mark Zuckerber on Facebook's 'net neutrality advocacy in India'. Signatories complain about the fact that, in its attempt to attract support for its Free Basics programme, the company 'asserts statistics and arguments [...] that lack proper sourcing and that rely on [...]
Efforts to peacefully protest Facebook’s Free Basics project for violating net neutrality at the IGF in Brazil were shut down by UN security staff. The protest was carried out during the IGF’s Opening Ceremony, and the silent protestors who were holding banners with messages in English and Portuguese were removed from the conference. A number [...]
The GIP data-mining of submissions for WSIS+10 non-paper reveals that Digital development is the most relevant IG issue covered overall, appearing as a priority for the private sector, civil society, governments and international organisations.
Indonesia plans to implement interim guidelines to protect children on social media as it works toward creating a law to establish a minimum age for users, a senior communications ministry official announced on Wednesday. The move follows discussions between Communications Minister Meutya Hafid and President Prabowo Subianto, aiming to address concerns about online safety for [...]
Indonesia plans to implement interim guidelines to protect children on social media as it works toward creating a law to establish a minimum age for users, a senior communications ministry official announced on Wednesday. The move follows discussions between Communications Minister Meutya Hafid and President Prabowo Subianto, aiming to address concerns about online safety for [...]
Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, has criticised the European Union’s AI regulations, claiming they are overly restrictive and hinder the ability of global companies to deploy AI technology in the region. His comments come ahead of the AI Action summit in Paris and reflect increasing frustration from private sector players with EU laws. Ezzat highlighted [...]
Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, has criticised the European Union’s AI regulations, claiming they are overly restrictive and hinder the ability of global companies to deploy AI technology in the region. His comments come ahead of the AI Action summit in Paris and reflect increasing frustration from private sector players with EU laws. Ezzat highlighted [...]
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, over alleged algorithmic bias. The probe was initiated after a lawmaker raised concerns that biased algorithms on the platform may have distorted automated data processing. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that cybercrime specialists are analysing the issue and conducting technical checks. The investigation [...]
Specialised AI regulation may not be necessary, as existing laws already cover many aspects of AI-related concerns. Jovan Kurbalija, executive director of Diplo, argues in his blog that before enacting new AI-specific rules, society must assess whether current legal frameworks—such as consumer protection, data governance, and liability laws—can effectively regulate AI. He draws historical parallels, [...]
Specialised AI regulation may not be necessary, as existing laws already cover many aspects of AI-related concerns. Jovan Kurbalija, executive director of Diplo, argues in his blog that before enacting new AI-specific rules, society must assess whether current legal frameworks—such as consumer protection, data governance, and liability laws—can effectively regulate AI. He draws historical parallels, [...]
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
