Global Digital Governance

How the Anthropic-Pentagon dispute – and the transatlantic pressures that surround it – expose a political gap in Europe's approach to military AI governance.

The Migration and Technology Monitor and Heinrich Böll Foundation are hosting a Nairobi gathering to bridge divides, share research, and shape policy. Half the attendees are Global North scholars; half are MTM Fellows with lived migration or occupation experience.

Trump’s tariff hike on Brazil targets its digital sovereignty, pressuring it to ease Big Tech regulations. Backed by tech giants and Bolsonaro allies, the move drew backlash from Brazil’s government and civil society defending democratic control over tech platforms.

AI's transformative potential intersects with significant risks already manifesting globally, with notable impacts in Global Majority countries. The path forward requires recognizing that climate action and responsible AI development are not competing priorities but interconnected challenges that demand integrated solutions.

An international coalition has formed around Digital Public Infrastructure – services that empower citizens and drive local innovation. Could a Euro Stack help the EU break with the market logic of Big Tech and increase its geopolitical autonomy from the US?

Digital policy is now a global priority, like security and climate change. The 2024 UN Summit of the Future brings the Global Majority into internet and AI governance. The UN Convention on Cybercrime may do the same for cybersecurity. But centralization at the UN may undermine human rights.

The upcoming European Parliament elections are set to be a critical test in the fight against disinformation. With new regulations and AI challenges, how will Europe ensure election integrity?

The European Union should work together with partners in Africa to secure electoral systems against cyberattacks and to prevent the spread of false and misleading information. This is also in line with European interests and values.