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Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations

A hot potato: A controversial proposal to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime has gained US support. The Biden Administration is interested in signing the treaty, while politicians are still warning about its potential for misuse and human rights abuse.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, November 12, 2024, 3:49 PM 14 comments

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Council of Europe's international AI treaty is the first of its kind

A binding legal framework covering the entire lifecycle of AI systems

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 20, 2024, 11:43 AM

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Google refuses to remove controversial 'woman tracking' app in Saudi Arabia, Apple has yet to respond

The Absher app allows male 'guardians' to control women's travel

By James Miller, March 3, 2019, 1:16 PM 19 comments

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Iceland drafts Internet porn ban, EU considers "self-regulated" approach

By Rick Burgess, March 7, 2013, 4:30 PM 20 comments

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Google exec pushes North Korea for open web, smartphones

By Rick Burgess, January 10, 2013, 2:00 PM

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YouTube offers face blurring in one click

By Rick Burgess, July 18, 2012, 5:30 PM

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Vint Cerf: Internet access is not a human right

By Lee Kaelin, January 6, 2012, 1:30 PM 56 comments