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UN commissioner calls for human rights-centred digital governance at GANHRI conference
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (191+ words) Home | Updates | UN commissioner calls for human rights-centred digital governance at GANHRI conference Volker T'rk told GANHRI that digital governance, surveillance, and AI must be addressed through human rights protection and accountability. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker…...
EU interim ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (220+ words) Home | Updates | EU interim ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSAM detection expires After failed negotiations on an extension, the EU's interim ePrivacy derogation expired on 3 April 2026. The EU's interim ePrivacy derogation allowing certain communications services to detect child sexual abuse online…...
Kazakhstan positions AI at heart of industrial strategy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (114+ words) Home | Updates | Kazakhstan positions AI at heart of industrial strategy A dedicated AI university and national training programme aim to build skilled workforce. Addressing the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 forum on 27 March, Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov positioned AI as foundational infrastructure…...
Amnesty International warns EU tech law reforms could weaken GDPR and AI Act protections
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (323+ words) Home | Updates | Amnesty International warns EU tech law reforms could weaken GDPR and AI Act protections Amnesty International has warned that proposed EU reforms presented as a way to simplify digital regulation and boost competitiveness could weaken core safeguards for…...
ICT4Peace hosts workshop to support preparations for Geneva 2027 AI Summit
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (317+ words) Home | Updates | ICT4Peace hosts workshop to support preparations for Geneva 2027 AI Summit ICT4Peace hosted a launch event at the GenAI Z'rich 2026 conference to support preparations for the Geneva 2027 AI Summit, which Switzerland is set to host. The event was organised at the…...
Nova Scotia launches five person AI team to support government operations
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (328+ words) Home | Updates | Nova Scotia launches five person AI team to support government operations Public sector adoption of AI grows as Nova Scotia introduces new roles and systems focused on improving workflows and simplifying access to government services. Nova Scotia will…...
OHCHR seeks inputs on protecting human rights defenders in the digital age
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (230+ words) Home | Updates | OHCHR seeks inputs on protecting human rights defenders in the digital age A new OHCHR call invites states, civil society, industry, and other stakeholders to submit evidence on digital harms faced by human rights defenders. The Office of…...
Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan's AI future
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (205+ words) Home | Updates | Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan's AI future The investment supports Prime Minister Takaichi's goal of driving economic growth through technology. Microsoft Corporation announced a $10 billion investment in Japan over four years to expand AI infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity…...
Responsible AI gaps highlighted in UNESCO and Thomson Reuters Foundation report
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (232+ words) Home | Updates | Responsible AI gaps highlighted in UNESCO and Thomson Reuters Foundation report New research based on 3,000 companies finds a gap between responsible AI commitments and day-to-day operational practice. Some of the sharpest weaknesses lie in areas central to public-interest…...
Global cyber stability conference set for May 2026 in Geneva
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (225+ words) Home | Updates | Global cyber stability conference set for May 2026 in Geneva Organised by UNIDIR, the event will assess past and present developments in ICT security while exploring future approaches to maintaining global cyber stability. The Cyber Stability Conference 2026 will take…...