“Didn’t we think he was safe?… You know, what harm can he do in [his room]?” Eddie Miller contemplated sobbingly about his parenthood with his wife after their 13-year-old son, Jamie Miller, decided to plead guilty to murdering Katie Leonard towards the end of the 4-part miniseries, Adolescence. While this is neither a docudrama nor […]
Category: NetMission Digest
NetMission Digest – Issue #28: From Global Collaboration to Fierce Competition & the Rise of DeepSeek (Monday, March 17, 2025)
The Paris AI Action Summit was meant to be a defining moment for global AI governance, bringing together leaders to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. However, a sharp divide emerged when the United States and the United Kingdom declined to sign the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. Their absence raises key questions: Was […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #27: BRICS+ in the Digital Age: Expanding Influence in Internet Governance (Tuesday, February 18, 2024)
BRICS and beyond – its impact on the global Internet Governance Since its first summit in 2009, BRICS—a coalition of emerging economies originally including Brazil, Russia, India, and China—has rapidly evolved. South Africa joined in 2010, completing the core group, The recent expansions have transformed BRICS into BRICS+, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #26: Shifting Rules: Meta’s New Moderation Strategy and the U.S. TikTok Ban (Thursday, January 16, 2024)
2025 will be a landmark year for digital diplomacy and global governance. Why? This is the year when UN member states will decide on the WSIS+20 review and the future of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). It is also a critical moment in the journey toward achieving the Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #25: A Year of Milestones: 2024 in Digital Governance (Friday, December 20, 2024)
2024 was a transformative year for digital governance. From landmark AI regulations to global efforts to bridge the digital divide, this year’s milestones have already begun shaping the future of technology and inclusivity. Here’s a closer look at the key developments that defined 2024 and the opportunities ahead. The Rise of AI Governance The year […]