The Australian government is seeking the public's feedback on its draft Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. The new law would provide the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with new powers to combat online misinformation and disinformation. The new powers will enable the ACMA to monitor efforts and … [Read more...] about Consultation on Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation
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Public Consultation on Lawful Interception
India has become the latest democracy to contemplate legislation to undermine encryption and privacy, and has issued a consultation paper seeking public input. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced a "Consultation Paper on Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services". One of the queries is … [Read more...] about Public Consultation on Lawful Interception
Canadian Digital Regulators Forum established to better serve Canadians in the digital era
The Competition Bureau (Bureau), the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) are joining forces to strengthen information sharing and collaboration on matters that relate to digital markets and platforms. Learn More … [Read more...] about Canadian Digital Regulators Forum established to better serve Canadians in the digital era
Advancing Access to Information in Africa
The African Network of Information Commissioners (ANIC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have joined forces to strengthen access to information legal frameworks and implementation across Africa. This collaboration aims to empower individuals with the right to information, promote transparency, and enhance accountability on … [Read more...] about Advancing Access to Information in Africa
Canada’s Regulators Launch Joint Investigation of OpenAI
The privacy authorities for Canada, Québec, British Columbia and Alberta will jointly investigate the company behind artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec, and the Office of the … [Read more...] about Canada’s Regulators Launch Joint Investigation of OpenAI
AI and the Future ofTeaching and Learning
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology released a new report on "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning. According to ChatGPT4, the report "provides insights and recommendations on how to effectively integrate AI into educational practices. The report emphasizes the importance of human involvement in the loop of AI … [Read more...] about AI and the Future ofTeaching and Learning
