We, the undersigned civil society organisations and individuals, welcome the consensus adoption of the United Nations (UN) Global Digital Compact (GDC) annexed to the Pact for the Future. From the onset, the GDC has been

Bangladesh’s political landscape has shifted dramatically following the fall of the Awami League led government in August 2024. The ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid widespread protests was followed and preceded by a surge

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The rapid digitization in Bangladesh has not only accelerated economic growth and expanded connectivity but has also profoundly transformed social dynamics. However, these developments come with complex regulatory challenges, as the state has

Corporate language in Trust & Safety (T&S) organizations can perpetuate systemic inequities by prioritizing dominant cultures and economic gain over minority groups and safety, reflecting patterns of power and exploitation reminiscent of colonialism. In a

Bangladesh is among many countries thinking about how to incorporate AI laws and regulation to address and accommodate emerging technologies. From urban to rural spaces, most of us engage with AI to some extent, be

The month-long student-led mass movement that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was marred not only with violence, but also a surge in mis- and disinformation. Historically, the country’s former ruling party,

Our investigation into the abuse of YouTube’s copyright reporting tools reveals how the mechanism is weaponized in the Global Majority to suppress critical voices and impede freedom of speech, risking the transformation of the video-sharing

Calling on researchers and activists to join Mozilla and the Tech Global Institute for a discussion about tech platforms’ conduct during an historic election year. Please register here by August 4th. A webinar join-in url

Since early July 2024, students across Bangladesh have been protesting against a decision of the High Court in Bangladesh ordering reinstatement of a discriminatory quota system for coveted civil service jobs, which currently reserves 56

Please note that our fellowship application period has now closed. We will announce the next call for fellows in May 2025. Our work at Tech Global Institute is rooted in advancing equity for the Global

In recent years, content creators, also known as influencers, have an increasingly critical role in shaping political discourse, particularly in Global Majority countries with declining press freedoms. In this research, we investigate the expanding relationship

Tech Global Institute has provided our input to the open consultation process organized by the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) in anticipation of NETmundial+10. The NETmundial+10 event will build on the outcomes of the first

Every year, the International Crisis Group (ICG) releases a watch list of ten countries or regions at risk of deadly conflict for the commencing year. In 2022, nine out of the ten places were in

We welcome Meta’s decision to revise its Manipulated Media policy to include labeling a broader range of audio, video and image content. In addition, Meta announced that it will provide additional context through a more

Social media networks have long been flooded with violent content from conflict zones, leading to the gradual formation of content moderation and community guidelines on the most popular platforms. This process originally aimed to safeguard

In September 2024, the United Nations will hold Summit of the Future as a follow-up to the UN Secretary-General’s “Our Common Agenda” report. The Summit intends to reshape and advance the Internet’s future to address

This is an excerpt from our full report on Reimagining Tech Accountability in the Global Majority. The report is a culmination of insights gathered through in-person convening in nine countries and a global consumer survey.

Last week, I sent out our inaugural Annual Letter to our board, staff and our network. We’ve had a busy 2023, but that’s just the beginning. But before I get to all of that, I

We analyzed nearly half a million posts shared across 14.4 million followers, resulting in 97.5 million interactions, to understand how political parties leverage interconnected networks to disseminate their messages in preparation of Bangladesh’s national election,

In November, the Oversight Board announced a case in relation to Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement. During the summer of 2023, an Instagram user posted a video that shows a man confronting a woman in

Tech Global Institute is excited to introduce its first cohort of Tech Policy Fellows, selected from a global pool of hundreds of applicants. These leaders, with diverse expertise in international human rights law, public policy,

In October, the Oversight Board announced a case in relation to an altered video of President Biden in the U.S. Despite a user reporting the content as altered media, Meta decided to leave the content

The Global Tech Policy Circles bring together experts and movement-builders from diverse backgrounds who are invested in building a more equitable Internet for the future. It is a platform that aims to foster informed, collaborative

This blog post is part of a broader research on online content moderation in under-resourced regions and languages. Multiple media outlets have highlighted the challenges faced by major U.S. social media platforms in handling the

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources in Australia published a discussion paper in June 2023 to propose safeguards and additional measures to build public trust and confidence in AI technologies and systems. While Australia

Earlier in August, the Oversight Board announced a case on communal violence in the Indian State of Odisha. The case is related to a video posted on Facebook in April 2023 depicting a procession of

The Biden-Harris Administration is developing a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy that will chart a path for the United States to harness the benefits and mitigate the risks of AI. This strategy will build on

Last month, Anthropic release Claude’s Constitution, ushering the way for fresh debates on Constitutional AI and AI ethics. The researchers leaned on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Apple’s TOS, among other things, to

It all started when a public interest litigation was filed in the summer of 2020, alleging infringement of constitutional rights due to the government’s failure to regulate content in over-the-top (OTT) media services. Subsequently, consistent

Sharing intimate images online without consent, commonly known as “revenge porn” or “non-consensual pornography,” is a serious violation of privacy that can have significant negative consequences, particularly for women and underrepresented sexual and gender minorities.

Content regulation during elections presents several risks that need to be carefully considered. While ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process is crucial, the regulation of content can impact freedom of expression and the democratic

Multiple reports show the growing interest among policymakers to regulate artificial intelligence. The number of bills that mention “artificial intelligence” grew from 1 in 2016 to 37 in 2022. The United States is leading the

Last week, Pakistan published the first draft of its National Artificial Intelligence Policy that aims to harness the positive powers of artificial intelligence in business and government while keeping an eye towards responsibility and accountability.

Digital financial services have brought about a significant revolution in the distribution of government cash benefits in rural Bangladesh, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, the disbursement of cash benefits was often plagued by inefficiencies,

Mass surveillance – whether by state agencies or big corporations – is becoming an unavoidable, ubiquitous and universal phenomenon. Its many advantages include crime detection and prevention, development of better business solutions, and mitigation of

Privacy is an edgy topic suffering from historical neglect, but is rapidly becoming all-important with the proliferation of the internet, increased social media consumption and escalating surveillance efforts. It is an inalienable, non-negotiable and sacrosanct

what extent are these meeting human rights expectations or achieving their goals to empower citizens? Are algorithimic audits and transparency efforts accouting for the risks and biases facing people in low- and- middle-income countries?