Concerns have been raised about potential compromises in human rights standards due to pressure from foreign business interests. The US and other observer nations like Canada, Britain, and Japan have advocated for an opt-in option allowing states to exempt private businesses from certain rules.
The international AI treaty is close to collapsing due to disagreements between the US and the Council of Europe.
GPAI, initiated in 2020 by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, aims to establish global standards and rules for the development of AI.
Addressing the gender digital gap is crucial for women's empowerment. UN Women's paper advocates for a transformative Global Digital Compact in 2024, urging inclusive policies and dismantling gender barriers.
The concluding session of the Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime ended but consensus to draft a cybercrime convention has not been reached. Therefore, it was decided that an additional session will be held. In the meantime, where have states not agreed and why?
Romanian President issues the charge to all segments of society to work towards a greener economy in the interest of the most vulnerable.
The government is urged to reject any private sector carve-out in the Council of Europe's Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, ensuring a principled and comprehensive approach to AI governance.
The report is a crucial contribution to advancing national cybersecurity efforts, building upon the foundation laid by the President's National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Member states, observers, and stakeholders are invited to provide their input and comments.
TikTok plans to launch Election Centers for EU states, partnering with electoral commissions and fact-checkers to combat misinformation during elections.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
