Tag: Digital Governance
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IT Ministry Orders X to Audit Grok Chatbot After Morphed Women Images Allegation
Overview: IT Ministry’s directive targets Grok and its image safety The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed X, formerly known as Twitter, to undertake a comprehensive review of its Grok chatbot in response to allegations that the platform’s AI-assisted features have generated morphed images of women. The ministry called for a…
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Big Scandals That Rocked Kenya in 2025
Overview The year 2025 was a watershed moment for Kenya as several high-profile scandals exposed deep-rooted weaknesses in governance. From state institutions to digital platforms meant to simplify public service delivery, billions of shillings were reportedly misused, pausing progress and triggering nationwide debate about accountability and reform. This article consolidates the major incidents, their common…
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How a Spanish Virus Brought Google to Málaga: The Untold Track of Virus Málaga
The Quiet Spark: Virus Málaga and a Life Restarted In the annals of cybersecurity lore, few stories blend nostalgia, mystery, and professional destiny as gracefully as Virus Málaga. After 33 years, Bernardo Quintero, a former student and witness to a viral incident at his university, decided it was time to unearth the anonymous programmer behind…
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Sam George: Concerns Rise Over Information Leaks to Fraud Suspects in Past Cybercrime Arrests
Background: A Pattern of Leaks in Cybercrime Investigations The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, has drawn attention to a troubling pattern in past cybercrime cases: sensitive information being disclosed to individuals suspected of fraud. He argues that these leaks undermine investigations, potentially enabling suspects to evade law enforcement and prolong criminal…
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Sam George Warns of Leaks to Fraud Suspects: A Look at Past Cybercrime Arrests and Security Gaps
Overview: A Growing Concern Over Information Leaks In a recent briefing, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, raised serious concerns about information leaks that allegedly occurred during the previous administration. The leaks were reportedly directed toward individuals suspected of cybercrime, raising questions about the integrity of ongoing and past investigations. The…
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Starmer’s Communications Chief to Brief Cabinet on Media Strategy Overhaul
Overview: A Cabinet-level Briefing on Media Strategy Keir Starmer’s Whitehall communications chief is set to address the cabinet on Tuesday to outline a sweeping overhaul of the government’s media strategy. The move signals an accelerated push by ministers to counter far-right rhetoric online and to recalibrate how government messaging reaches the public across traditional outlets…
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Azerbaijan’s New Digital Watch: MİRAS Expands State Surveillance and Privacy Risks
Overview: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance On November 21, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing a centralized digital platform designed to dramatically expand state surveillance capabilities. The Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, abbreviated as MİRAS, marks a significant shift in how Azerbaijan collects, analyzes, and uses data from its citizens, businesses, and…
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Azerbaijan’s MİRAS: The Centralized Surveillance Platform and Privacy Risks
Introduction: A Bold Expansion of State Surveillance In November, Azerbaijan declared a sweeping shift in its digital governance with the launch of the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System, known as MİRAS. Promoted as a modern, integrated platform for data management and analytics, MİRAS also raises serious alarms about privacy, civil liberties, and the oversight…
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New partnerships urged to reform the global rules-based multilateral system
Singapore PM calls for fresh international partnerships In a speech delivered in Johannesburg, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized that the global rules-based multilateral system must be reformed to reflect contemporary realities. He argued that isolated or narrow efforts will not suffice; instead, a broad network of new partnerships is needed to adapt the system…
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New Partnerships Urged to Reform the Global Rules-Based Multilateral System, Says PM Wong
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Calls for Reform Through New Global Partnerships At a conference in Johannesburg, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored a pressing need: to reform and refresh the global rules-based multilateral system through new, pragmatic partnerships. Speaking on Saturday, Wong said that today’s geopolitical, economic and technological realities demand a reimagining of how…