This report is the sixth edition of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory and continues our Youth-Led Analysis of Asia Pacific’s Digital Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence series, following the June 2025 edition published earlier this year. Driven by youth-led research, this report focuses on four critical digital issues – ethical AI and bias, […]
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NetMission Digest – Issue #37: Beyond Borders: Youth in the Age of Digital Dependence (Wednesday, October 15, 2025)
Across Asia-Pacific, the line between connection and dependence is blurring. From China’s booming AI labs to Malaysia’s misinformation wars, from youth protests in Nepal to age assurance debates in Australia, the region is asking a difficult question: how much control do we really have over the technologies that shape our lives? ⚙️ AI and the […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #35: Rules, Rights, and Digital Trust ⚖️ (Monday, September 15, 2025)
Welcome to this month’s NetMission tech news and policy round-up! Around the world, the digital rulebook is being rewritten. Governments are experimenting with new ways to regulate platforms, and AI is moving from private labs into the core of public service. At the heart of these changes are questions of trust, accountability, and rights, issues […]
NetMission Academy 2025 Session 5 Summary
On February 6, 2025, the fifth session of NetMission Academy 2025, titled “Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies,” took place, moderated by Ankita Rathi and Socheata Sokhachan. It convened participants from across the Asia-Pacific region. This session explored key issues related to AI-generated content, biometric surveillance, AI governance models and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Guest speakers […]
Inclusive AI for a Culturally Rich Future – Bea Guevarra
Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly weaving itself into the fabric of our lives. However, its true potential can only be unlocked if it understands the rich tapestry of human cultures and languages. Culturally inclusive LLMs hold the key to transforming how we interact with technology and ensuring it serves the global population fairly. The […]