China’s new draft proposal for algorithm regulation

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has proposed a new 30-point draft regulation for algorithms and is soliciting public feedback by September 26, reports two young Chinese (HK-based) journalists. According to their report, the draft proposal is part of the Chinese government’s initiative to redirect users “attention to online content that the state deems fitContinueContinue reading “China’s new draft proposal for algorithm regulation”

Upcoming hearings: US policy on Science, Space and Technology

July 26 | Until August 22: The European Parliament is in recess over the summer holidays from 26 July to 22 August 2021. July 27 | 10:00 AM EDT: US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hosts a markup meeting for the NIST Reauthorization Act of 2021; the National Security and TechnologyContinueContinue reading “Upcoming hearings: US policy on Science, Space and Technology”

OECD Public Consultation: Policy considerations on blockchain and DL technology

OECD has an ongoing public consultation for policy considerations on blockchain and distributed ledge technology (DLT). Check the repost below for their call for participation and links to engage. — Public consultation: OECD high-level guidance regarding policy considerations on responsible innovation and adoption of blockchain and DLT.  Deadline for submission – 31 August 2021 InContinueContinue reading “OECD Public Consultation: Policy considerations on blockchain and DL technology”

Upcoming hearings: EU Foreign Policy, Facial Recognition and Digital Identify

Tuesday July 13 2021 10:00 EDT, US Congress. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Facial recognition technology use by law enforcement. Details Wednesday July 14 2021 9:00 – 18:45 CEST. EU Parliament. Committee on Foreign Affairs. EU foreign policy towards US, Russia and China. Details Thursday July 15 2021 9:00 – 12:00 CEST. EUContinueContinue reading “Upcoming hearings: EU Foreign Policy, Facial Recognition and Digital Identify”

AI Regulation upcoming hearings: US Congress on defense and EU Parliament on finance

US Congress: AI and Defense. Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems Hearing: “Department of Defense Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance for Fiscal Year 2022” On Tuesday, June 29, 2021. 4:00pm ET, the subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the cybersecurity posture and Digital Modernization Strategy of the Department of Defense. The hearingContinueContinue reading “AI Regulation upcoming hearings: US Congress on defense and EU Parliament on finance”