| Highlights from the week of 10-17 May 2024 |
The US wants China to match its stance on ensuring that only humans, not AI, make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons.
The US government is considering AI software export restrictions to China in a series of efforts to prevent the use of advanced AI in military and cyberattacks.
South Korea is preparing an investment package for chip industry and research worth more than $7.30 billion, the finance minister said on Sunday, after declaring the country would prevail in the semiconductor ‘war.’
In a new legal development, an Australian court has lifted the order blocking X, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dispute.
The lawsuit alleges that the law infringes on free speech rights and threatens to eliminate an important communication medium.
The officials raised alarm over China’s escalating cyberthreat to international security and stability.
The establishment of the PoC marks a significant step towards enhancing international cooperation and resilience in addressing cyber threats, with 92 member states already nominating such points of contact.
Europol clarified that no core systems or operational information were compromised.
Neuralink’s first human trial of its brain implant faced significant challenges as the device’s wires retracted from the brain, affecting its ability to decode brain signals.
The investigation comes after Meta submitted a risk assessment report in September that raised concerns about the platforms’ practices and their impact on child safety.
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The Chair of the OEWG convened a dedicated Global Roundtable on ICT security capacity-building, as the OEWG agreed in its second Annual Progress Report. Read the event report.