Content policy
CENSURE – Twitter et Facebook font la loi. Mais de quel droit?
28 Jan 21 - 28 Jan 21Online
Could COVID-19 disrupt the Internet?
24 Mar 20 - Online
Diplo at the APrIGF 2019
16 Jul 19 - 19 Jul 19Vladivostok, Russia
Content Creator FestivaI: Industrial Revolution 4.0: Dare to Say No?
20 Oct 18 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Joint Civil Society Meeting 2017
16 Dec 17 - Geneva, Switzerland
Diplo at Cyber Week 2017
25 Jun 17 - 29 Jun 17Tel Aviv, Israel
Introduction to Digital Politics 2015: online course for Geneva-based diplomats
27 Apr 15 - 22 Jun 15Online
[Webinar] Online freedom of speech: the battle continues
25 Sep 12 - Online
Trump and tech: More of the same, but with a twist
As Trump takes office, the tech world anticipates a blend of continuity and change in policy. While historically, the U.S. has favored a private-sector-driven tech landscape, Trump is expected to main[...]
08 Jan, 2025
Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
The UK faces a disinformation crisis on the streets. What can we learn from other countries’ approaches to counter it? MarÃlia Maciel looks at strategies that could inspire new policy.[...]
09 Aug, 2024
Governments vs ChatGPT: Investigations around the world
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now, governments around the world are starting to take notice of these tools, and have launched investigations into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here are the countries tha[...]
20 Apr, 2023
Governments vs ChatGPT: Regulation around the world
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Now, governments around the world are starting to take notice of these tools, and have launched investigations into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here are the countries tha[...]
20 Apr, 2023
Why Elon Musk Twitter experiment could be a success – even if it fails?
Elon Musk's venture with Twitter could reshape our understanding of social media's influence, focusing on the lessons from both its triumphs and setbacks. This exploration suggests that, successful or[...]
04 May, 2022
Online Reputation Management for Governments: in the national interest or out of the dictator’s playbook?
The text discusses the practice of online reputation management, which involves monitoring and shaping online mentions to suppress negativity. It highlights the ethical concerns surrounding this indus[...]
31 Jan, 2014
Center to Periphery (Part II): territorial sovereignty in Chinese cyberspace
The text discusses the limitations on internet freedom in China despite forecasts of liberalization by figures like Eric Schmidt and Tim Berners-Lee. It highlights Google's struggle with censorship in[...]
31 Dec, 2013
Webinar digest – Online freedom of speech: the battle continues
The webinar discussed various aspects of online freedom of speech, including types of censorship, global extent, legal considerations, online anonymity, and the role of internet governance. Mr. Al-Saq[...]
03 Oct, 2012
Google and Twitter transparency reports make interesting reading
Google and Twitter release transparency reports detailing government requests for content removal and user data. Hungary unsuccessfully petitioned Google 154 times for content removal, while Thailand [...]
20 Jul, 2012
Bypassing censorship: An activist’s experience
Walid Al-Saqaf, a Yemeni activist and programmer, faced censorship and oppression but developed Alkasir, a tool helping citizens bypass government control by consolidating censored content. His effort[...]
19 Apr, 2012
5 May 2025
2024
Decoding Disinformation: Lessons from Case Studies
The evolution of the internet over the years has played a crucial role in the access to and dissemination of information. The digitalisation of news p... Read more
2012
The Hypocrisy Threatening the Future of the Internet
The message highlights the threat of hypocrisy to the future of the internet, raising concerns about the negative impact of inconsistent actions and s... Read more
30 Jun, 2024
Revolutionises academic writing: A new era for research papers
Artificial intelligence is now credited with contributing to at least 10% of research papers, soaring to 20% in computer science, as revealed by The ... Read more
11 May, 2022
Nigerians react to Musk’s Twitter takeover
Nigerians are concerned about Elon Musk taking over Twitter, as his views on freedom of speech clash with Nigeria's regulations on social media. They ... Read more
08 Apr, 2022
YouTube confirms deletion of video of Russian Foreign Ministry briefing
YouTube confirmed the removal of a video featuring a Russian Foreign Ministry briefing by Maria Zakharova due to policy violations regarding Ukraine. ... Read more
07 Apr, 2022
Will Mask win the free speech battle at content control obsessed Twitter?
Elon Musk's appointment to Twitter's Board brings a clash between content control and free speech. Musk advocates for free speech at Twitter, contrast... Read more
26 Oct, 2021
Update on Facebook Papers
An update on the Facebook Papers has revealed new insights into the company's operations. Whistleblower Frances Haugen's legal counsel provided redact... Read more
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