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The dance of certainty, probability, and mystery: Insights from AI and faith
08 December 2024
Last week, while watching the film Conclave by Robert Harris, a particular line stayed with me as highly relevant for dealing with AI: "There is one sin which I have come to fear above all others. Certainty! If there...
Just-in-time publication: Unpacking Global Digital Compact
04 November 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Data governance, Digital diplomacy, Internet governance and digital policy
On 8 November, Sorina Teleanu will present her timely book 'Unpacking Global Digital Compact'. I was honoured to accept her invitation to write the preface of the book which is enclosed here. Preface ...
Is there cyberspace?
02 September 2024
Internet governance and digital policy, Jurisdiction, Legal and regulatory
No! There is no cyberspace! Pavel Durov faced this simple truth when he was detained on 24 August in Paris. The owner of Telegram and one of the moguls of the virtual world ended up in real-world jail. The realit...
Disinformation takes to the streets: Lessons from other countries that could inspire discussions in the UK
09 August 2024
Content policy, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the press, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory, Media, Social media
The chronic problem of online disinformation has once again entered an acute phase as the world watches in disbelief the street riots in several cities across the UK. Over the past months, Diplo, with the support of G...
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Diplo at the ‘Cyber security and cybercrime policies for African diplomats’ workshop
12 Apr 18 - 13 Apr 18
Ethiopia, Africa
Diplo at MyData 2017
30 Aug 17 - 01 Sep 17
Introduction to Digital Politics 2015: online course for Geneva-based diplomats
27 Apr 15 - 22 Jun 15
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Resources
Unpacking Global Digital Compact: Actors, Issues, and Processes
Unpacking the Global Digital Compact explores the origins and impact of the Global Digital Compact (GDC), a new UN framework adopted at the 2024 Summit of the Future to shape digital and AI governance. This book explores the GDC's complex negotiations and its role in f... Read more...
2021
UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021
The Digital Economy report 2021 provides a review of studies dealing with cross-border data flows and analyses the inequalities in the data-driven digital economy. The Report looks at existing governance approaches at national, regional and multilateral levels, with a ... Read more...
2019
The EU’s New Commission: Digital Policy in the Limelight (Briefing Paper #13)
In this briefing paper, Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila analyses Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission's emphasis on digital policy for 2019–2024.... Read more...
2018
Updating International Geneva to the Data-driven Era (Briefing Paper #12)
In this briefing paper, Ms Rafaela Marinho and Mr Avi Krish Bedi outline their research on how international organisations (IOs) in Geneva address and use big data in their work.... Read more...
2017
Connecting Asia and Europe | ASEF Outlook Report 2016/2017 | Volume I: Data on Connectivity
The ASEF Outlook Report 2016/2017 Volume I delves into data on various dimensions of Asia-Europe connectivity including digital, economics, sustainable development, culture, media, education, and governance.... Read more...
2017
Leaving No One Behind in the Data Revolution (Briefing Paper #5)
The text offers policy recommendations and insights on cybersecurity, focusing on building resilience, fostering cooperation, and addressing challenges in the digital domain.... Read more...
2017
Data Diplomacy: Mapping the Field
The adoption of open data policies and the standardization of data collection were among the recommendations made during DiploFoundation's Data Diplomacy Roundtable: Mapping the Field, a brainstorming event that took place on 5 April 2017 – on the role of (big) data ... 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 standards on the digital landscape.... Read more...
