*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Overview Japan is an island nation located in East Asia with a population of 124 million people. Having its position amongst developed countries, Japan has its economy backed up by advanced technology, a robust industrial base and a manifested high living standard. […]
Synthetic Lies, Real Consequences: Governing AI in the Face of Deepfakes
Case Study 1: The Escalation of Sexual Deepfake Crimes Among South Korean Youth: Analyzing the 2024 Telegram Scandal and Legislative Responses The Rise of Deepfake Threats ChatGPT’s 2022 release rekindled AI interest. Statista reports that 87% of respondents fear AI dangers, with deepfakes (69%) a top concern. They can falsify military orders, cause political confusion, […]
Navigating the Digital Frontier: From Ballot Boxes to Sri Lanka’s Digital Futures – Zahra Nur Aliya
*This article is originally published in the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory December 2024 Report. Jurisdiction, Government and the Election The 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, held on September 21, 2024 saw a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, which includes his Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna […]
Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Act 2024 & AI-Initiated e-KYC
The rapid evolution of digital platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced online interactions, shaping regulations and policies aimed at ensuring cybersecurity, privacy, and safer Internet experiences. Governments and private entities worldwide grapple with the challenge of balancing security with user freedoms, data protection, and ethical AI governance. This case study explores two significant […]
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 […]