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Apple CEO Tim Cook attends a panel discussion with Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea during the annual developer conference event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. on June 10, 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook attends a panel discussion with Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea during the annual developer conference event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. on June 10, 2024 Carlos Barria/Reuters

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. Read More

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.
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.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Beyond Watermarks: Content Integrity Through Tiered Defense
    Watermarking is often discussed as a solution to the problems posed by AI-generated content. However, watermarking is inadequate without other methods of detecting and sorting out AI-generated content.
  • Digital Policy
    Cyber Week in Review: May 3, 2024
    NETmunidal+10 conference held; FCC fines phone carriers; U.S. announces HIPAA amendment; EU police release statement opposing encryption; WhatsApp threatens to leave India.
  • Digital Policy
    Cyber Week in Review: April 26, 2024
    Biden signs FISA reforms; House passes bill to ban government from buying bulk data; Biden signs TikTok ban; Chinese government orders Meta-owned apps removed from App Store; UnitedHealth Group provides update on ransomware attack.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Cyber Week in Review: April 19, 2024
    Four Chinese firms blacklisted by the United States; Samsung awarded semiconductor grant; misleading posts spread on X after drone attack; UK may prohibit explicit deepfakes; CAICT releases AI benchmarks.