Human Oversight in Government AI Risks Undermining Accountability
Policymakers are adopting “human-in-the-loop” AI safeguards, but research shows efficiency gains may reduce meaningful human judgment and accountability in public-sector AI decisions
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AI Regulation
AI Regulation covers government actions, policy debates, legal decisions, and public rules shaping the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Gig Economy Platforms Transform Nursing Amid AI Integration in Healthcare
AI-driven gig nursing platforms are reshaping nursing labor, raising concerns about workforce stability, patient care, and healthcare equity
EU Faces Budget Challenge to Strengthen Digital Democratic Resilience
The EU’s next €2.1 trillion budget must prioritize funding for digital democracy projects amid rising online threats and tightening regulations
Tech Policy Highlights Democracy Struggle Amid Rising Authoritarianism
Experts warn tech policy debates must confront authoritarian threats as U.S. democracy faces unprecedented challenges under Trump and Silicon Valley influences
Zambia’s 2025 Cyber Laws Face Legal Challenges Over Rights Concerns
New cyber security and crime laws in Zambia raise privacy and expression issues amid ongoing constitutional challenges and RightsCon cancellation
EU Digital Markets Act Review Finds No Major Changes Needed Yet
The European Commission’s first review of the Digital Markets Act confirms its effectiveness but postpones expanding rules to AI, cloud, or social media interoperability
African Governments’ Control of Information Influences Election Processes
Recent elections in Ghana and Tanzania highlight how government control over information and digital infrastructure shapes electoral transparency and outcomes in Africa
UK Online Safety Act Faces Test Amid 2026 Local Elections
With the UK’s Online Safety Act fully active, Ofcom and social media firms face scrutiny over their roles in preventing online harm and election…
EU Commission Finds Meta’s Age Verification for Minors Insufficient Under DSA
The European Commission preliminarily determined that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram fail to adequately enforce age restrictions for users under 13, risking a significant fine
US Government Urged to Build AI Standards Instead of Using Contracts to Control Firms
The US is clashing with AI firms over access but experts say influencing AI through industry standards is a more effective approach for leadership…