I had the privilege of co-organizing and speaking at Workshop #70, “Combating Sexual Deepfakes: Safeguarding Teens Globally,” held during the Internet Governance Forum 2025 in Norway. This workshop was co-convened with Ji won Oh as a continuation of our earlier work exploring the governance of AI-generated content, particularly in the context of sexual deepfakes, as […]
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NetMission Ambassadors’ blog posts
Data Sovereignty Challenges in the Asia Pacific: Lessons from Clearview AI and the Pacific Islands
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just transforming technology—it is reshaping how governments, institutions, and individuals manage privacy, power, and control. At the center of this transformation lies personal data: how it is collected, stored, used, and regulated. Two developments highlight the urgent relevance of this issue. One is the case of Clearview AI, a […]
Bridging Regions, Shaping Policy: Our ICANN83 Takeaways
By Barkha Manral and Bibek Silwal As NetMission Ambassadors and young contributors to the Internet governance community, attending ICANN83 in Prague was more than just a learning experience, it was a moment of reflection and responsibility for both of us. Having previously participated as ICANN Fellows, this time was different. We were no longer simply […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #31: Who Governs Space? Satellite Internet and the Collapse of Local Control (Tuesday, July 1, 2025)
Satellite Internet is no longer a sci-fi concept, it’s a fast-evolving reality. Companies like Starlink (SpaceX) and Amazon’s Project Kuiper are launching massive constellations of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed connectivity across borders, deserts, oceans, and even conflict zones. The vision is compelling: universal Internet access, independent of traditional infrastructure. But with this […]
Universal Acceptance Day 2025 for APAC Youth: Report Now Available
On April 10th, 2025, the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2025 for APAC Youth was successfully organized by the NetMission APRALO Study Group, gathering a vibrant group of 26 youth participants, organizers, and experts to explore the importance of Universal Acceptance (UA) and digital inclusivity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Held virtually, the session was coordinated by Phyo Thiri Lwin and moderated by Au Yi Teng, with support from Jasmine Ko, Nawal Munir, […]