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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presents Mech Dara with the TIP Report Hero award at the release of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at the State Department in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 2023.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presents Mech Dara with the TIP Report Hero award at the release of the 2023 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at the State Department in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 2023. Sarah Silbiger/Reuters
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Cyber Week in Review: October 4, 2024

by Kat Duffy, Kyle Fendorf, and Maya Schmidt October 4, 2024

Leading Cambodian journalist arrested and charged; Newsom vetoes major AI bill; DOJ indicts Iranians for election interference; Microsoft to pay publishers for some AI content; U.S. hosts Counter Ransomware Summit.

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Cybersecurity
Cyber Month in Review: July 2024
CrowdStrike update causes disruptions; Senate passes online safety bills; WTO lays out digital trade agreement; China calls for internet ID; Bangladesh shuts off internet service; DoJ releases misinformation report.
Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf August 2, 2024 Net Politics
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deepfake of Kamala Harris Reups Questions on Tech’s Self-Regulation
The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.
Blog Post by Catherine Powell August 1, 2024 Net Politics
Cybersecurity
Cyber Month in Review: June 2024
Supreme Court issues Murthy v. Missouri decision; Polish parliament withdraws immunity for lawmaker; UN adopts AI resolution; major privacy bills scuttled in Congress; OpenAI will block access to tools in China.
Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf July 5, 2024 Net Politics
  • Digital Policy
    Cyber Week in Review: June 14, 2024
    Apple to integrate OpenAI; Microsoft and Google to provide cybersecurity services to rural hospitals; Gang sentenced to prison in Zambia; U.S. tightens semiconductor sanctions on Russia; Microsoft's president testifies in Congress.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf June 14, 2024 Net Politics
  • Digital Policy
    Cyber Week in Review: June 7, 2024
    DOJ and FTC reach deal on AI investigation; Hackers send zero-click through TikTok; Study on 2020 election misinformation released; Microsoft says Russia targeting Paris Olympics; YouTube tightens controls on gun videos.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf June 7, 2024 Net Politics
  • Digital Policy
    Shaping the Future: Lessons from 20 Years of Digital Cooperation
    Last week, world leaders met on WSIS' 20th anniversary. In keeping with WSIS commitments, leaders need to boost digital skills, use AI to advance the SDGs, and tackle tech's climate impact to create a secure, inclusive digital future.
    Blog Post by Robert Opp June 4, 2024 Net Politics
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Cyber Week in Review: May 31, 2024
    "Eyes on Rafah" circulates on social media; China announces $47.5 billion semiconductor fund; Leaked documents detail Google Search algorithms; France lifts TikTok ban in New Caledonia; TikTok releases influence operation report.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf May 31, 2024 Net Politics
  • Cybersecurity
    Cyber Week in Review: May 24, 2024
    UK and South Korea host AI Safety Summit; China rolls out Xi Jinping Thought chatbot; House committee passes bill restricting export of AI systems; Biden meets with Kenyan President; TikTok to limit state-backed media.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf May 24, 2024 Net Politics
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Cyber Week in Review: May 16, 2024
    Four Senators release AI Policy Roadmap; U.S. and partners unveil data-sharing agreement; Frank McCourt bids for TikTok; Biden passes new tariffs on Chinese tech; FBI seizes cybercrime marketplace.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy and Kyle Fendorf May 17, 2024 Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program
  • Digital Policy
    Cyber Week in Review: May 10, 2024
    State Department releases digital diplomacy strategy; Microsoft bans police from using AI facial recognition; sixty eight companies sign CISA pledge; researchers discover whale alphabet; Microsoft introduces AI for intel agencies.
    Blog Post by Kat Duffy , Kyle Fendorf and Cecilia Marrinan May 10, 2024 Net Politics