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X has reduced its disinformation team, casting doubt on its commitment to election integrity. Controversy brews as the platform scraps tweet reporting feature.

Technical challenges and a shortage of skilled professionals are key barriers to reaching quantum utility.

Measuring the information society: Progress to date and challenges ahead -

AI is being exploited by hate groups amid conflicts like the Israel-Hamas tension. These groups leverage AI tools to create harmful content specifically...

The decision follows a review finding violations of Substack's content rules, prompting a commitment to improve reporting tools.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including science, industry, government, and finance. However, AI decision-making

The Brussels regional government has enforced limousine legislation to Uber. As a result, Uber drivers are required to book rides three hours in

State officials say AI-generated explicit images violated new deepfake pornography laws.

The UK National Crime Agency created fake websites offering services for cybercriminals to carry out attacks in order to infiltrate the criminal marketplace...

As governments move to treat undersea connectivity as a shared policy responsibility rather than a purely technical issue, the Porto summit signalled a turning...

Mar 6, 2026 - Digital policy observatory, a neutral one-stop shop for the latest updates, developments, overviews, events, actors, instruments, and other resources

DeepSeek's AI system is facing scrutiny from European regulators over its use of personal data.

A study reveals AI chatbots' risks to children, urging for child-safe AI development.

Smarter test-time learning is improving AI reasoning, helping systems adapt more effectively and respond with greater accuracy across complex real-world tasks.

Meta urges laws for Apple and Google app stores to mandate parental approval for under-16 app downloads, shifting control responsibility.

Amazon was fined 4 million roubles in Russia for not removing illegal content on its platform, particularly related to drug use and suicide. The court's...

Weak data readiness and limited skills continue to stall AI projects locally.

Denmark's cybersecurity authority has identified a 'very high' risk of cyberattacks on the country's water infrastructure.

According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the personal data of 247 Zaandam cruise ship Canadian passengers were e-mailed to an unknown number

In this resolution, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) notes the value of certain measures to combat criminal misuse of information technologies.

Finance ministers of France and Germany are joining forces to tackle questions about taxing the sharing economy, submitting a joint proposal to the European

In the framework of its Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, the Institute of Electrical and

OpenAI has launched new APIs, including DALL-E 3 for text-to-image generation and an Audio API for text-to-speech conversion. Additionally, OpenAI has released...

European regulators may take further actions against DeepSeek over data privacy concerns.

Trust me, I am a seller: regulating online business accounts -

In a ruling held on December 21st, The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has declared that broadband internet access will be

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The Digital Markets Act remains central to EU competition policy as appeals from Apple and Meta highlight rising transatlantic regulatory tensions.

A cutting-edge collaboration is reshaping how newborns are screened for vision problems, offering hope for earlier and more accurate diagnoses across the globe.

The system trains users to avoid ambiguity and adjust everyday language choices.

Uber has recognised the GMB labour union to represent drivers in the UK. This is the first time that Uber recognises drivers to be represented by a

UK National Cyber Security Centre publishes a guide about smart city cybersecurity. The guide titled Connected Places CyberSecurity Principles aims to help UK

The IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) has released the final result of the workshops selection and review process. The 88 workshops selected will be

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The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a call for views on the government proposal

Education-focused AI tools grounded in learning science are delivering stronger outcomes than general-purpose chatbots, OECD analysis shows.

As undersea cables face mounting pressure from human activity, ageing expertise, and shifting geopolitical routes, experts in Porto warned that the weakest...

Researchers say the technology could eventually link AI-driven planning with automated experiments to transform how new materials are developed.

Key elements include changes to income tax, corporate taxes, and cryptocurrency taxation, with a proposed shift from a variable tax of up to 55% to a...

OpenAI has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Rockset, enhancing AI tools for precise data retrieval and analysis.

A recent DDoS Trends and Analysis report released by Corero Network Security shows that the number of distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) attacks

Communities and health workers across Africa benefit from AI tools that help deliver higher-quality care and expand access to essential health services.

The Accenture 2020 Digital Health Consumer Survey found that the adoption of digital health tools slowed down, and even dropped in certain areas in the first

Anduril's collaboration with OpenAI and Palantir boosts its role in AI-driven national security.

As AI tools influence healthcare and employment, evidence of Western-centric bias intensifies calls for stronger accountability and global AI governance...

Data centres drive coal push, but economics don't add up. New order ignores that renewables deploy faster than fossil plants to meet surging electricity demand.

President Joe Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo are set to announce a substantial grant for Intel in Arizona next week, highlighting America's push to...

Domain name system fragmentation? Risk and reality (WS75) -

It significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access and potential breaches, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information and...

WhatsApp's new 'Imagine Me' feature lets users create avatars via text prompts, similar to Meta AI. Available in the latest beta, it requires opt-in and setup...

Despite revising its Community Standards, Meta's automated systems failed to review reported content adequately.

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The FTC requires Marriott to enhance cybersecurity following multiple data breaches.

Negotiators from the European Union and Mercosur met on the margins of ministerial meeting between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States

The region's internet market is predicted to reach $295 billion by 2025, a reduction from the earlier forecast of $330 billion.

With these incentives, Erdogan expects Turkey to attract at least $20 billion in private sector investments.

A policy update from Steam narrows AI disclosure obligations, easing concerns over development tools while maintaining transparency for artwork, audio and...

Zambia is set to begin regulating cryptocurrencies, as announced by the Ministry of Technology and Science. The move aims to support innovative financial...

A recent research by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) revealed a slop in the cost of mobile data from 9% to 7.1% (of average monthly income) across

Critics fear the app could become a tool for government surveillance to monitor and suppress political discourse.

Russia has presented a paper at the World Trade Organization (WTO) (JOB/GC/137) to express its position on e-commerce. E-commerce is one of the main topics

As of now, Meta hasn't revealed specific plans for introducing these ads, which could potentially involve channel subscriptions, paid member exclusivity, or...

Finance ministry cautions over data privacy issues.

VNG, a Vietnamese technology company is suing TikTok to stop using songs in short videos on its platform without licence. VNG and its subsidiary as right

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Tech giant Microsoft has introduced a service called Correction to fix AI-generated errors data. While Microsoft promotes it as a way to enhance AI...

Fears of mass job losses ease as Anthropic research reveals AI supports specific tasks instead of eliminating roles, with productivity gains limited by task...

The new AI partnership between NVIDIA and Lilly aims to improve drug discovery by linking large-scale data, accelerated computing and laboratory research over...

Privacy International is a non-profit organization advocating for the right to privacy globally. They conduct investigations on government surveillance,...

In 2003, Antigua and Barbuda requested consultations with the U.S. on the measures implemented by authorities in the U.S. and that affect the

The UN Cybercrime Convention is nearing a General Assembly vote, with the US and UK defending their support despite concerns over human rights violations,...

IGF 2021 Remote Hubs Registrations open by 20 September

Airbnb has announced mandatory health and safety protocols for guests and hosts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance trust in the short-term rental

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The message discusses the importance of algorithmic transparency in Google's operations, emphasizing the need for understanding algorithms' functions and...

The new offering allows users to potentially increase their returns through leveraged trading.

Faulty metadata from ClickHouse updates pushed Cloudflare's software beyond its limits.

The freezing of Telegram bonds highlights the operational complexities companies face when navigating global financial systems under differing regulatory...

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K-Pop groups like Seventeen and Aespa are incorporating AI in their music and videos, sparking debate among fans about authenticity and the role of technology...

As AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace, experts are warning that our ability to understand its inner workings must keep up.

High profile Kenyan government officials from the ministries of interior security and ICT were cross-examined during hearings on a petition opposing the

New alliance promises faster AI integration for banks.

In the context of last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Internet domain registration of neo-nazi website Daily

There has been no evidence of a data breach so far.

The protests, which have resulted in over a hundred deaths according to local newspapers, demand the abolishment of a quota reserving 30% of government jobs...

Yamaman Co has launched a facial recognition ticketing system on the Yukarigaoka Line and local buses, replacing magnetic tickets with QR codes and aiming to...

Amazon is preparing to unveil its AI chatbot Metis to rival existing models like OpenAI's ChatGPT

Reporters Without Borders and NewsGuard announced on 11 May, the launch of a Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) Emergency Protocol to help advertisers and...

With over 65 million articles in 300+ languages, Wikipedia is one of the most valuable datasets for training large language models.

The report observes that the Internet is vital for the economic development of the Mercosur companies. The report highlights that Mercosur companies that sell

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) published a new public working draft of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0 to

A suspected Russian cyber campaign, Red Stealer, has been spotted targeting eastern Ukraine and stealing data from unsuspecting victims using fake bulletins...

Meta faces new hurdles in the VR landscape. These legal battles have wide-reaching implications for the tech industry, innovation, and intellectual property...