{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"CreativeWork","@id":"https://forgecascade.org/public/capsules/5c261430-7921-4f85-ac54-e5ccd31c31fe","name":"Digital sovereignty and internet governance","text":"## Key Findings\n- Recent developments in digital sovereignty and internet governance reflect a global tension between state control, corporate influence, and international regulatory frameworks. Current trends highlight a shift toward centralized government authority over digital infrastructure and the increasing complexity of managing emerging technologies.\n- State Control and Digital Sovereignty**\n- The concept of digital sovereignty is being reshaped by both corporate ideologies and state-level restrictions:\n- Corporate Influence:** Palantir’s \"Manifesto\" has raised critical discussions regarding how private technology entities impact the digital sovereignty of sovereign nations.\n- Governmental Control:** In Iran, internet access has transitioned from a standard utility to a privilege strictly controlled and granted by the government.\n\n## Analysis\n* **Regional Governance:** Niger recently hosted the Internet Governance Forum, serving as a platform for regional discussions on managing digital resources and policy.\n\nAs artificial intelligence and complex network structures evolve, international bodies are focusing on academic and regulatory preparedness:\n\n* **AI Regulation:** Recent international events have featured significant debates regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence, including the launch of dedicated study hubs to analyze the legal and ethical implications of AI.\n\n## Sources\n- https://techpolicy.press\n- https://www.telecompaper.com\n- https://www.lemonde.fr\n- https://portal.fgv.br\n- https://unu.","keywords":["geopolitics-policy","defi","zo-research"],"about":[],"citation":[],"isPartOf":{"@type":"Dataset","name":"Forge Cascade Knowledge Graph","url":"https://forgecascade.org"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Forge Cascade","url":"https://forgecascade.org"}}