This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. The […]European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force
August 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, enters into force. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. The […]Poland to benefit from first EBRD sustainability-linked telecoms loan
August 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the expansion of fibre-optic internet technology in Poland, by lending PLN 450 million (€100 million) to Fiberhost and INEA, a wholesale fibre broadband operator and retail telecom services provider that together form a leading Polish telecommunications […]Can South Africa G-20 Presidency Bring Public Finance into the Digital Era?
July 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Cathal Long On July 18, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave a speech to open South Africa’s new parliament outlining the Government of National Unity’s priorities and plans for the next 5 years. Digital government enthusiasts will be excited about his use of the term digital public infrastructure (DPI) […]Commission approves amendment to German State aid scheme to support deployment of Gigabit networks
July 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, amendments to a State aid scheme to support the deployment of very high capacity broadband networks offering Gigabit speeds in Germany. The scheme was originally approved in November 2020 and was set to expire […]New GSMA ‘Handset Affordability Coalition’ will accelerate access to smartphones for low income populations worldwide
July 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. Global Mobile Operators, the World Bank Group, ITU, and other global institutions come together to improve handset affordabilityfor lower-income populations. 10 July 2024, London: A new global coalition which will drive innovative solutions to boost handset affordability for some of the world’s poorest populations was today announced by […]Commission designates adult content platform XNXX as Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act
July 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has formally designated XNXX as aVery Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). XNXX is an adult content platform with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union. This user number, which XNXX has […]China-based inventors lead on global GenAI patents: UN report
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows. According to the agency’s Patent Landscape Report, between 2014-2023, more than 38,000 GenAI patents came out of China, six times more than those […]Second report on the State of the Digital Decade calls for strengthened collective action to propel the EU’s digital transformation
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has published the second report on the State of the Digital Decade, providing a comprehensive overview of theprogress made in the quest to achieve the digital objectives and targets set for 2030 by the Digital Decade Policy Programme (DDPP). This year, […]GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 surpasses half a billion euros in economic impact on the local economy
July 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. World’s largest and most influential connectivity event generated over half a billion of economic impact for the first time, creating over 9,200 part-time jobs across the city of Barcelona during the 2024 edition 7 June 2024, London MWC Barcelona 2024 contributed €502mn to the Barcelona economy, according to […]Commission sends preliminary findings to Meta over its “Pay or Consent” model for breach of the Digital Markets Act
July 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary findings that its “pay or consent” advertising model fails to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In the Commission’s preliminary view, this binary choice forces users to consent to the combination of their personal […]Sweden: EU backs Tele2 to reach near-universal 5G coverage
June 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Invest Bank (EIB) is providing Tele2 with a €140 million loan to support deployment of the 5G network and upgrade of 4G in Sweden. Tele2 will use the loan to roll out a state-of-the-art 5G mobile network in Sweden with the goal of reaching […]Mapping the World’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Shows Prospects Diverge
June 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Giovanni Melina Artificial intelligence can increase productivity, boost economic growth, and lift incomes. However, it could also wipe out millions of jobs and widen inequality. Our research has already shown how AI is poised to reshape the global economy. It could endanger 33 percent of jobs in advanced […]Algorithms should not control what people see, UN chief says, launching Global Principles for Information Integrity
June 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech. UN Secretary-General António Guterres outlined key recommendations aimed at making information spaces safer while at the same time […]UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools
June 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a Security Council high-level debate on evolving threats in cyberspace, convened by the Republic of Korea, Council President for June, Mr. Guterres underscored the transformative power of digital technologies. “Breakthroughs in digital technologies are happening at warp speed; digital advances are revolutionising economies and societies,” he […]Maturing Global Mobile Money Market Hits $1.4tn in Transaction Value
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. New GSMA report finds mobile money is fueling economic growth and expansion of financial services in Sub-Saharan Africa. 19 March 2024, London: Mobile money services, particularly in West Africa, have seen exponential growth, with registered accounts doubling over the past decade, according to the 2024 ‘State of the […]China’s 5G market is set to add almost $260 billion to the Chinese economy in 2030 with connections set to top 1 billion this year
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. At the Post-MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, leaders from the GSMA contextualised the significant role the mobile industry already plays in China’s economy 26 March 2024, Beijing: Ahead of the GSMA’s Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA has launched the Mobile Economy China 2024 report. The […]Mobile Internet Adoption Accelerates Among Women in LMICs, but Further Action is Needed to Close the Gender Gap: GSMA
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. 1.5 billion women in LMICs now use mobile internet, 785 million remain unconnected 15 May 2024, London: More women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are using mobile internet than ever before, 1.5 billion (66%) in total. In 2023, an additional 120 million women connected to the internet […]European Mobile Operators and GSMA Unveil a Pioneering Manifesto for Europe’s Digital Future
June 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with GSMA. A new digital infrastructure framework that fosters investment, innovation, and a harmonized digital market must be a priority in the next EU mandate Brussels, 20th March 2024: The GSMA and leading European mobile operators today announced the launch of ‘Connecting Europe to 2030: A Mobile Industry Manifesto for […]Fiscal Policy Can Help Broaden the Gains of AI to Humanity
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Era Dabla-Norris, Ruud de Mooij The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality New generative-AI technologies hold immense potential for boosting productivity and improving the delivery of public services, but the sheer speed and […]3 ways manufacturers can build a culture of cyber resilience
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rockwell Automation, Kiva Allgood, Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum The manufacturing sector, an essential element of the global economy, encompasses diverse industries such as consumer […]Lost and found: 6 rediscovered species (including the tap-dancing spider)
June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Have you heard of the fat catfish, pink-headed duck or Himalayan quail? If not, that might be because they are lost species – plants, animals and fungi that have been lost to […]Impactful AI: How tech leaders and social innovators are advancing AI for social good
June 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Nowack, Head, Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for innovation and societal change, potentially reshaping industries and addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. However, it also poses risks, including […]The internet could be good for you, says a new report (except, perhaps, if you are a young woman)
June 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Time spent online is bad for our health, isn’t it? It’s certainly a popular viewpoint. Because browsing at a desk or scrolling on our phones sometimes takes us away from activities considered […]Small Island Developing States can lead in digital transformation for climate resilience. Here’s how
June 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head of Digital Programmes, Chief Digital Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Laura Hildrebrandt, Global lead, Digital Transformation Journey, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Digital development cannot be ‘disembedded’ from contextual economics and politics — […]Is technology creating an anxious generation?
May 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jessica Wanger, Deputy Head, Event Editorial, World Economic Forum From the advent of smartphone apps to novel incentive structures on social media, the latest technological advances mark a change in childhood and a unique set of challenges of […]Why regulating AI can be surprisingly straightforward, when teamed with eternal vigilance
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rahul Tongia, Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unlikely to destroy humanity, but it is already creating societal upheavals across industry, government, education and the creative arts. ‘Deepfakes’ are already being blamed […]Navigating the future of digital governance: NetMundial+10 output
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Agustina Callegari, Project Lead, Global Coalition for Digital Safety, World Economic Forum Last week, Brazil positioned itself at the forefront of global discussions on digital governance. A decade after the groundbreaking NetMundial event in 2014, São Paulo hosted […]Data volume is soaring. Here’s how the ICT sector can sustainably handle the surge
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bart Valkhof, Head, Information and Communication Technology Industry, World Economic Forum, Eleni Kemene, Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Chemicals Sectors, World Economic Forum One hundred and eighty-one zettabytes. That’s the amount of data expected to be created, captured, copied and […]What can we expect of next-generation generative AI models?
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda To say that generative AI has taken the world by storm would be understating the veritable avalanche set loose when OpenAI released ChatGPT in late 2022. Now it has announced the arrival of […]This is how stress affects every organ in our bodies
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michelle Meineke, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Have you ever felt stressed and then noticed butterflies in your stomach? Or felt anxious and noticed your heart pounding harder in your chest? Well, you are not alone, as every single […]This is how AI can empower women and achieve gender equality, according to the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda For many working parents across the globe, the costs of childcare are so high, it can actually be unaffordable to go to work. In the UK, almost half of parents have gone […]How the Internet of Things (IoT) became a dark web target – and what to do about it
May 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Antoinette Hodes, Office of the CTO, Check Point Software Technologies The dark web has evolved into a clandestine marketplace where illicit activities flourish under the cloak of anonymity. Due to its restricted accessibility, it exhibits a decentralized structure with […]Solar storms hit tech equipment, and other technology news you need to know
May 20, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Solar storms disrupt satellites and other tech The strongest geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth on 11 May, causing disruptions to […]
