UN forms international organization to protect undersea internet cables
Security and reliability of submarine cables are paramount in today's connected world
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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.
Record-high carbon emissions in 2023 erase gains from pandemic decline
Oceans and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year
United Nations adopts the first global resolution on AI development
A "landmark" decision with absolutely no weight or chance for enforcement
United Nations proposes social media guidelines after survey finds 85% of people worry about online disinformation
Fake news related to elections is a big concern
A creepy collective of nine AI robots showcased at UN news conference
There's the uncanny valley, and then there are these... things
Beyond Bitcoin: IMF champions central bank digital currencies
The big picture: Not long ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were supposed to be the future of money and blockchain technology was poised to revolutionize everything. But now, nobody seems to remember the blockchain revolution anymore – a solution still in search of a problem – and Bitcoin remains a niche market for financial speculators.
UN chief says fossil fuels are "incompatible with human survival" as world breaks temperature records
"We are hurtling towards disaster, eyes wide open, with far too many willing it all on wishful thinking"
The United Nations want to study solar geoengineering to fight climate change
The big picture: Efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions aren't working, and the world is on track to exceed the 1.5° C limit set with the Paris Agreements goal. As such, emergency "temporary" measures like Solar Radiation Modification should be considered to buy humanity more time to avoid the worst.
Report reveals hackers infiltrated UN servers in Geneva and Vienna last year
Unpatched Sharepoint deployment was exploited to access dozens of servers across three offices
