Efforts to counter the spread of online extremism have picked up, as countries and the Internet industry focus on new measures. The debate on net neutrality, especially in the USA, has also picked up. Uber suffered a blow with new restrictions in several countries, and new rulings confirming that drivers are to be considered employees, while governments continue to impose new taxes on the Internet market.
[Update]Â The following resources are now available: View the briefing recording, including perspectives from local hubs:
read the digest, summarising the main interventions; download your copy of the Geneva Digital Watch newsletter rounding up the updates for August
What other developments took place in July and August, and how will they shape future digital policy? What can we expect in September? Join us for our next monthly briefing, on Tuesday, 29th August, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments.
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