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The Algorithm’s Grip: How Digital Gatekeepers Are Reshaping Media Pluralism Sarvjeet Pal with Co-Author Nishat Bhatotia Abstract:The essay aims to discuss how algorithms influence the distribution of content and ownership of media, which results in filter bubbles, echo chambers, and information monopolies. So far, attempts to regulate cross-border algorithmic attention monopolies have been futile, ultimately… [Read More]

Round-up of the latest news EU unveils AI code of practice US to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables Age verification app will be tested in five EU states UK seeks resolution to Apple encryption clash New presidential executive orders will target ‘Woke AI’ in the US See more

Round-up of the latest news ‘No excuse’ for regulators falling behind the market EU waters down green deal legislation US reverses cybersecurity orders BBC threatens Perplexity AI with legal action over scraping ‘No significant barriers’ to age verification technology See more

Round-up of the latest news Google moves to reassure EU cloud users Wi-Fi and mobile players compete for release of spectrum band Facebook introduces ‘friends’ tab as personal interactions decline Cyber attack succeeded through ‘social engineering’ via supplier AI system resorts to blackmail See more

Round-up of the latest news US sees lower digital ad spending as tariffs bite ‘Vague’ Chinese data protection rules halt research funding EU fines Apple and Meta 700 Mn Euros in total for antitrust violations Swedish regulator fines healthcare providers over digital advertising collusion Skype retirement Amazon launches first satellites for broadband internet constellation See… [Read More]

What is this initiative? The IIC Future Leaders Competition, now in its eighth year, and supported by the members of the IIC, encourages and promotes original thought in the areas of communications and policy. What do you need to do? This year entrants are asked to produce an essay, submitted electronically, on the following topic:… [Read More]