#SDG #UK : Leading British companies have called on the government to back the proposal to create a 'Northern Technology Hub'. The initiative aims to accelerate the development of the North's technology sector, which will challenge London's dominance. #youthigf #globalyouthigf

#BigTech #China : Apple today removed Telegram Messenger, WhatsApp, threads and Signal from the Chinese App Store. The corporation said it was ordered to remove the apps for national security reasons, without specifying which ones. #youthigf #globalyouthigf

#Policy #Canada : Govnt has announced its plan to push ahead with a digital services tax starting in 2024. This tax is specifically designed to target large multinational technology companies operating within the country. #youthigf #globalyouthigf Chrystia Freeland

#Policy #UK : The government plans to hold talks with technology giants to encourage them to sign up to a voluntary charter giving parents more control over teenagers' social media use. #youthigf #globalyouthigf thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news…

#BigTech #USA : Meta has unveiled a new chip to power its #AI services. The chip unveiled is the latest version of the MTIA gas pedal, which helps rank and recommend content on Facebook and Instagram . The company aims to reduce its reliance on third-party semiconductors.

#Skills #Nigeria : The Ministry of Women Affairs has organized a digital skills training for women to enhance their knowledge in the use of computers and information and communication technology. #youthigf #globalyouthigf Uju Kennedy Ohanenye thenationonlineng.net/women-affairs-…

#YouthIgf #EU : Legal achievements in digital & EU
I think digital is a priority. I think that we have adopted good laws, Digital ID, Digital services, just the Digital Markets Act, of course, AI. For me, maybe what is important is the social, socio economic aspect of digital. -

#Trust #Sweden : The public sector has abandoned big tech products in the name of privacy. The national telecom provider has unveiled a system that allows all data to be managed and stored in Sweden by a Swedish provider. #youthigf #globalyouthigf techradar.com/computing/cybe…

#Network #USA : Construction has been completed on the world's largest digital camera. It will be installed at the Rubin Observatory. Once installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope, this camera will help researchers observe our universe in unprecedented detail. #youthigf #globalyouthigf

#SDG #Germany : State abandons Microsoft in favor of open source software. It was announced that on 30,000 computers in the state administration, Windows is being replaced by Linux and Office by LibreOffice. #youthigf #globalyouthigf news.itsfoss.com/german-state-d…

#Network #SouthAfrica : Govnt accelerates program to connect citizens to the #internet . Plans to connect 1.5 million households in rural and township areas to the internet through Wi-Fi hotspots by the end of the year. #youthigf #globalyouthigf sanews.gov.za/south-africa/g…

#Youthigf #EU : Regarding the future of the Internet. The European Union and many other countries are calling for a common declaration of the future, and these are universal values. - Miapetra Kumpula-Natri Member of the European Parliament

#Policy #EU : The European Commission has adopted a decision that forces the Malta Communications Authority to withdraw its proposed draft measures aimed at regulating the wholesale market for physical and virtual infrastructure access in Malta. #youthigf #globalyouthigf digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/europe…

#AI #Australia : The State Emergency Service is testing a technology that uses artificial intelligence and the cell phone network to predict possible flood impacts. #youthigf #globalyouthigf english.news.cn/asiapacific/20…

#AI : Technical governance of AI
One of the reasons for my concern is that it is shaped, obviously, by government interests. - Chris Buckridge IGF MAG the #youthigf special interview #IGF2023 #globalyouthigf Check more at: open.spotify.com/episode/3OTG8V…

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#Policy #UK : The govnt has published guidance on responsible #AI in recruitment to help employers reduce the likelihood of introducing systems that perpetuate discrimination, or exclude people without digital skills from jobs. #youthigf #globalyouthigf personneltoday.com/hr/responsible…

#Skills #LAS : Google launches #digital skills training for Arabic speakers. The program is designed to help young people in Arabic-speaking countries prepare for future employment opportunities and advance their careers. #youthigf #globalyouthigf engadget.com/2018-04-16-goo…

#Network #China : A new technology has been developed to provide an uninterrupted signal for 5G high-speed rail networks. The technology will enable stable high-speed internet in hard-to-reach places such as tunnels and mountains. #youthigf #globalyouthigf zte.com.cn/global/about/n…

#BigTech #EU : Apple and Google will face investigations into their compliance with the new DSA law. New tariffs and conditions for app store developers will come under scrutiny. This could lead to potentially hefty fines. #youthigf #globalyouthigf luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…