International Innovation Corps’ Post

The need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks to oversee the advancement of Artificial Intelligence across Africa took center stage at the 13th Internet Governance Forum in Addis Ababa. https://lnkd.in/df7pMcTe

New paper from yours truly published in Policy & Internet (FREE access) Models of State Digital Sovereignty From the Global South: Diverging Experiences From China, India and South Africa https://lnkd.in/d-XZ5WRd

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 On 6 March 2024, the ICANN At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) held a plenary session entitled “Building Trust on the Internet Through Registrant Verification”. Listed below is a summary of each speaker’s comments, along with a link to their respective presentation in the order they presented. https://lnkd.in/de5TrUP2 #DigitalTrust

Proud Moment for Pakistan on the Global AI Stage! Ammar Jaffri, President of the Pakistan Information Security Association (PISA), represented Pakistan at the inaugural meeting of the Artificial Intelligence Professional Committee of the World Internet Conference on November 20 in Wuzhen, Zhejiang. During the event, he shared his valuable insights and was interviewed by international journalists on the global impact of this initiative. He emphasized that the establishment of this committee comes at a critical time when artificial intelligence is leading a new wave of technological revolution. While AI is transforming society at an unprecedented pace, it also brings challenges—particularly in ethics and sustainable development. Ammar Jaffri highlighted the importance of international cooperation to ensure AI benefits everyone. He also acknowledged China's significant contributions to developing countries through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and BRICS, which promote global progress and inclusivity. This moment marks another proud step for Pakistan in the global conversation on innovation and collaboration! #ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalCooperation #PISA #WorldInternetConference #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation

Here is the link to my article in Azerbaijani about "Internet Governance Regime" published in the InfoCity Magazine. ttps://https://lnkd.in/daH_RiTR

In this latest publication by CJID’s Digital Technology and AI Research Centre, in partnership with the National Democratic Institute, we analyzed large datasets to uncover patterns of political disinformation in Nigeria, Taiwan, and Moldova. The findings reveal a stark truth: disinformation has no borders. This report dives into how anti-democratic narratives and mis/disinformation evolve in these regions, highlighting unique vulnerabilities in the global fight for truth. Read the full report here: 👉 bit.ly/4eyGe82 #DefendDemocracy #CombatDisinformation #CJIDPublications”

This is great news. It provides a bit of comfort to know the potential dangers from the rapid development and advancement of AI are being discussed. As an IT professional who leverages AI tools on a daily basis, it is scary what can be achieved with little effort, especially in the area of Cybersecurity. With great power comes great responsibility. I look forward to the publication as this is a shared concern.

The AI battle in INDIA :: - India first passed its own law to fight cyber threat back in 2000. The famous Information Technology Act 2000 (IT ACT). Which safegaurded 5 million internet users back then. - Today the number is 751 million (approx) internet users, daily transforming their lifestyle towards a better and easier digital life. - In March 2023, Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) announced the proposed Digital India Act (DIA) to replace the Information Technology Act (IT Act), which was enacted in 2000. - Inspired by EU AI Act of 2024, Digital India Act can reduce user harm and ambiguity in user rights, security: women and children safety: organised information wars: unfair trade pratices: legal recognition of electronic records, transactions and electronic signatures over the electronic medium. - Developing internet trust and safety, with the growth of open internet, raises the debate that the current IT ACT 2000 might be outdated and a much needed change is required. Many might feel it is too late to bring in new reforms for the new digital India. In one of largest democratic country where every aspect of every religion is taken into consideration a debate on any new law should take its time before it is made public. A very good example of this is DPDB Act 2023 which came with numerous drawbacks. #DigitalIndia #AI #DIA #AIACT #ITACT2000

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On Wednesday, 20 March WISER held an invite-only small group roundtable in continuation of the three-event OSIWA grant research on ‘Emerging Information Technology and Effects on National Security’. The event was attended by senior representatives from the Nigerian key communications and information technology and regulation organizations, and defense and security institutions, as well as human rights and civil liberties organizations. Prime concern was the rapid innovations and developments in ICT advancement and the responsibility of state to safeguard the use and abuse of same for the sanctity of state security and for the safeguarding responsibility of state to its citizens safety and security. The boundless potential and power of AI and its use in several areas of human life and what opportunities and dangers it portends was also a concern, among several others. The policy roundtable is second in the series which started with a virtual international conference. The third and concluding event with be a public presentation of the research publication planned for Q2. #OSIWA #OSF #nationalsecurity #civicspace #AI #humanrights #ICT