Drug control on the internet: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge

Drug control on the internet: UN-backed body offers solutions to counter narcotics surge

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) study recommends responding with the same methods, running counter-narcotics campaigns offering advice that can be trusted on popular online platforms.  “We can see that drug trafficking is not just carried out on the dark web. Legitimate e-commerce platforms are being exploited by criminals too,” said Jallal Toufiq, INCB President. …

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UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap

UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap

With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the overarching theme, ‘The Internet We Want – Empowering All People.” Mitigating the risks Considering the rapid tech advances, including in Artificial Intelligence (AI), risking exacerbating existing inequalities, the Forum…

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American senator expressed concern about Pakistan's situation;  Call for internet restoration

American senator expressed concern about Pakistan’s situation; Call for internet restoration

Strong democracy in Pakistan is in our interest, America; Photo: File Washington: The Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Mendez, has expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan and said that he supports efforts to normalize the situation. According to a foreign news agency, Bob Mendez called for the immediate restoration of…

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Internet for Trust Conference discusses guidelines for online platforms

Internet for Trust Conference discusses guidelines for online platforms

More than 4,300 people participated in the Internet for Trust Conference, organized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will launch the guidelines in September.  The three-day event marked the latest phase in the global dialogue to develop regulatory solutions for social media to improve the reliability of information and promote human…

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