Home | Newsletters & Shorts | DW Weekly #142 – 15 January 2024

DW Weekly #142 – 15 January 2024

 Text, Paper, Page

Dear readers,

on 11 January, Microsoft briefly surpassed Apple in market valuation in years. AI and digital dynamics are picking up. There are calls for the protection of the intellectual property of texts, videos and sounds used for the development of AI foundation models such as OpenAI.

In the Council of Europe negotiations on Convention AI, the EU stood against the USA’s request that the convention does not apply to tech companies.

Content governance came into the focus with Türkiye’s constitutional court’s decision and numerous other decisions. World Economic Forum (WEF) highlighted AI-driven misinformation as an immediate threat to democracy and the environment.

This week’s focus will be on discussion in Davos at WEF 2024. Follow our updates.

Based on the survey results we sent out last week, you will receive the weekly digest on Friday afternoon instead of Monday evening.

Stay tuned!


Highlights from the week of 8-12 January 2024

Microsoft vs Apple
Microsoft temporarily surpasses Apple in market valuation
Microsoft’s stocks have experienced an upward trend in recent months, attributed to significant announcements in the field of AI.On the other hand, concerns regarding Apple’s iPhone sales resulted in a shift in the market value. Read more.
Microsoft vs Apple
Microsoft temporarily surpasses Apple in market valuation
Microsoft’s stocks have experienced an upward trend in recent months, attributed to significant announcements in the field of AI.On the other hand, concerns regarding Apple’s iPhone sales resulted in a shift in the market value. Read more.

artificial intelligence ai infographic illustration fantastic computer center
EU challenges US-led bid to exclude private sector from potential international AI treaty
The EU Commission opposes the US proposal, citing concerns about human rights protection in the private sector. Read more.
artificial intelligence ai infographic illustration fantastic computer center
EU challenges US-led bid to exclude private sector from potential international AI treaty
The EU Commission opposes the US proposal, citing concerns about human rights protection in the private sector. Read more.
artificial intelligence concept
Generative AI: concerns arise over peace, security, human rights, democracy, and climate action
Melissa Fleming, UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, has expressed worry over generative AI, as it makes it difficult to distinguish between real and AI-generated content. Read more.
artificial intelligence concept
Generative AI: concerns arise over peace, security, human rights, democracy, and climate action
Melissa Fleming, UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, has expressed worry over generative AI, as it makes it difficult to distinguish between real and AI-generated content. Read more.

newspapers
US media executives call for legislation on AI content compensation
The coalition of advocates implementing new laws mandating AI developers to compensate publishers for utilising their content. Read more.
newspapers
US media executives call for legislation on AI content compensation
The coalition of advocates implementing new laws mandating AI developers to compensate publishers for utilising their content. Read more.
double exposure creative artificial intelligence abbreviation hologram flag great britain blue sky background future technology ai concept
UK Government publishes response to AI and intellectual property concerns
UK Government responds to concerns on AI developers profiting from private intellectual property without sharing. Abandoning broad copyright exceptions, a detailed response is promised alongside the AI Regulation white paper and Cultural Education Plan. Read more.
double exposure creative artificial intelligence abbreviation hologram flag great britain blue sky background future technology ai concept
UK Government publishes response to AI and intellectual property concerns
UK Government responds to concerns on AI developers profiting from private intellectual property without sharing. Abandoning broad copyright exceptions, a detailed response is promised alongside the AI Regulation white paper and Cultural Education Plan. Read more.


Semiconductors Blog
What is driving ASML’s success in the semiconductor industry?
Firstly, the company has developed a network of suppliers and partners closely resembling Silicon Valley’s ecosystem. Read more.
Semiconductors Blog
What is driving ASML’s success in the semiconductor industry?
Firstly, the company has developed a network of suppliers and partners closely resembling Silicon Valley’s ecosystem. Read more.
nvidia dgx 2 open chassis YS
Nvidia to roll out new AI chip for China amid US export restrictions
The H20 chip is the most advanced of three China-focused chips produced by Nvidia to comply with the current export rules announced by the US government in October. Read more.
nvidia dgx 2 open chassis YS
Nvidia to roll out new AI chip for China amid US export restrictions
The H20 chip is the most advanced of three China-focused chips produced by Nvidia to comply with the current export rules announced by the US government in October. Read more.

ai brain intelligent ai technology digital graphic design electronics ai machine learning robot human brain science artificial intelligence technology innovation futuristic
Davos report marks AI misinformation as an immediate threat to democracy and environment
In its Global Risks Report, the organisation warns that technological advances are exacerbating the problem of misinformation and disinformation, highlighting the use of generative AI chatbots in creating manipulative synthetic content. Read more.
ai brain intelligent ai technology digital graphic design electronics ai machine learning robot human brain science artificial intelligence technology innovation futuristic
Davos report marks AI misinformation as an immediate threat to democracy and environment
In its Global Risks Report, the organisation warns that technological advances are exacerbating the problem of misinformation and disinformation, highlighting the use of generative AI chatbots in creating manipulative synthetic content. Read more.
ecuador
Violent videos emerge on X amid Ecuador’s ‘internal armed conflict’
Shortly after gunmen stormed a TV station, President Noboa issued a decree designating 20 drug trafficking gangs operating in the country as terrorist organisations. Read more.
ecuador
Violent videos emerge on X amid Ecuador’s ‘internal armed conflict’
Shortly after gunmen stormed a TV station, President Noboa issued a decree designating 20 drug trafficking gangs operating in the country as terrorist organisations. Read more.
content concept laptop screen scaled 1
Substack removes five newsletters amid criticism of Nazi content
The decision follows a review finding violations of Substack’s content rules, prompting a commitment to improve reporting tools. Read more.
content concept laptop screen scaled 1
Substack removes five newsletters amid criticism of Nazi content
The decision follows a review finding violations of Substack’s content rules, prompting a commitment to improve reporting tools. Read more.
woman interacting with cell phone opening meta app 1
Allegations against Meta: corporate ads on Facebook and Instagram linked to child exploitation content
The New Mexico attorney general’s lawsuit claims that Meta fails to prevent the exploitation of minors on its platforms, following The Guardian’s April investigation highlighting the company’s struggle in curbing child trafficking. Read more.
woman interacting with cell phone opening meta app 1
Allegations against Meta: corporate ads on Facebook and Instagram linked to child exploitation content
The New Mexico attorney general’s lawsuit claims that Meta fails to prevent the exploitation of minors on its platforms, following The Guardian’s April investigation highlighting the company’s struggle in curbing child trafficking. Read more.
turkey table flag on white textured wall
Türkiye’s constitutional court rules internet content-blocking provisions violate constitution
The Turkish Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional two amendments in the internet regulation law, stating they violated freedom of expression. Read more.
turkey table flag on white textured wall
Türkiye’s constitutional court rules internet content-blocking provisions violate constitution
The Turkish Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional two amendments in the internet regulation law, stating they violated freedom of expression. Read more.

waygsck20h8
Chinese tech company cracks encryption of Apple’s AirDrop
A Chinese tech company called Wangshendongjian Technology has successfully cracked the encryption around Apple’s AirDrop wireless file-sharing function, enabling them to identify users of the feature. The company helped… Read more.
waygsck20h8
Chinese tech company cracks encryption of Apple’s AirDrop
A Chinese tech company called Wangshendongjian Technology has successfully cracked the encryption around Apple’s AirDrop wireless file-sharing function, enabling them to identify users of the feature. The company helped… Read more.
price pump
The US SEC account on X was hacked and spread fake news that crashed crypto market
The official US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) account on the X social network was hacked, and a fake message was posted that crashed the cryptocurrency market. Read more.
price pump
The US SEC account on X was hacked and spread fake news that crashed crypto market
The official US Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) account on the X social network was hacked, and a fake message was posted that crashed the cryptocurrency market. Read more.

#ReadingCorner
Human hand extends its index finger to touch the index finger of a robotic hand.

On 11 January, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on cyber diplomacy, which examines the activities of State, including the use of international agreements and forums, and evaluates the effectiveness of organizational changes in achieving cyber diplomacy goals.

GAO’s reports include three major challenges for the US cyber diplomacy: the lack of a universally agreed-upon definition of cyber diplomacy, clarifying the roles of different US agencies in this domain, and building capacity with individuals skilled in both technical cybersecurity issues and diplomacy.


This week: WEF Annual meeting 2024
placeholder
AI and Digital @ WEF 2024 in Davos
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. Access detailed session reports powered by Diplo’s AI app, and stay tuned for the release of the Final Report next week!
placeholder
AI and Digital @ WEF 2024 in Davos
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. Access detailed session reports powered by Diplo’s AI app, and stay tuned for the release of the Final Report next week!