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The British government is beginning to draft legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, or AI, the Financial Times reported on April 15. 

Italy, U.K.: Leaked Reports Highlight Governments' Concern Around AI Oversight 

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The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Hudhayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlut, also known as Abu Ubaida, who leads the cyber influence department of Hamas' military wing in Gaza, The Record reported on April 12.

U.S., Palestinian Territories: Treasury Department Sanctions Hamas Cyber Influence Leader

France

A large-scale cyberattack has disrupted shared computer servers in at least five municipalities on the west coast of France near the river Loire since April 9, affecting email and phone telecommunications, The Record reported on April 11.

France: Cyberattack Disrupts Servers in Five Municipalities

Russia

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, publicly disclosed that Russian government-linked hackers had stolen emails between several U.S. federal agencies and Microsoft during a previously disclosed monthslong hack, including potential login credentials and passwords, Politico reported on April 11.

U.S.: Russian Hackers Steal Federal Agency Emails, Compromise Credentials

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Apple sent threat notifications to users in 92 countries warning individuals that they were possible victims of a "mercenary spyware attack," removing the term "state-sponsored" it had used in previous alerts, Reuters reported on April 11.

Cyberspace: Apple Sends Updated Spyware Notifications, Drops State-Sponsored Term

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The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia are considering adding New Zealand, South Korea, Canada and Japan to AUKUS Pillar II, Yonhap News Agency reported on April 10.

AUKUS: Grouping Considers Doubling in Size Along Pillar II

U.S. lawmakers revealed the American Privacy Rights Act, a proposal that would codify consumers' right to control how technology companies use their personal data by setting a national baseline for how much data companies can collect, use and transfer online, The Washington Post reported on April 7.

U.S.: Lawmakers Reveal Bipartisan Plan To Expand Online Data Privacy Measures

Taiwan

Chinese government-linked disinformation networks are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence tools to influence election audiences in Taiwan and the United States, according to a new Microsoft report published on April 4.

Cyberspace: Chinese Influence Operations Escalate Use of AI Tools

<p>Individuals, companies, governments and militaries alike all depend on computers. And as is so often the case, these dependencies create vulnerabilities that have made cybersecurity all the more important as proficiencies in cyber warfare and cyber crime improve. That technology constantly improves only adds to the problem of staying safe in the internet age. How governments and their constituents attune themselves to this brave new world will ultimately shape their relationship with the internet &mdash; and with each other.</p>

That technology constantly improves only adds to the problem of staying safe in the internet age.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (center), flanked by two other U.S. officials, is seen during a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo (not pictured) on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the Lotte Palace Hotel in New York City on Sept. 22, 2023.

A partnership between the three countries will likely improve freedom of navigation and economic security in the South China Sea, but may also raise the risk of trade disputes and conflict with China.

What To Watch for During the Inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines Summit

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Join our analysts for this webcast recording exploring key topics identified in RANE's 2024 Second-Quarter Geopolitical Forecast.

2024 Second-Quarter Geopolitical Forecast Webcast

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A rendering of Earth from space at night with abstract 5G connection zones. 

In the United Kingdom and the United States, a focus on innovation will sideline robust artificial intelligence regulations.

The U.S. and U.K. Ramp Up Innovation-Focused AI Collaboration

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What steps can be taken to ensure data privacy?

RANE Insights: Broaching the Topic of Data Privacy in Today's Technological Environment 

Nascent regulations and nonbinding private sector pledges will likely fail to curb the spread of deepfakes and other generative AI content on social media during the 2024 elections in both territories.

The U.S. and EU Brace for AI-Powered Election Disinformation

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Early voters line up March 3, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. Portuguese voters head to the polls March 10 in what opinion polls suggest will be a tight race between the incumbent Socialist Party and the Democratic Alliance coalition of center-right parties.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Portugal's Election, Ramadan Begins With No Gaza Cease-fire

Ukraine

The Vizgard FortifAI software-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine for surveillance monitoring is displayed during the DroneX expo in London, the United Kingdom, on Sept. 26, 2023.

The development of autonomous military AI systems will primarily be driven by global powers testing such systems in warzones around the world, which will initially reduce the technology's application for smaller, less-resourced countries.

The Drivers and Constraints to the Proliferation of Autonomous Military AI Systems

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games logo is superimposed on a photo of the Arc de Triomphe and fireworks in Paris, France.

Risks of extremist attacks and cybercrime in Paris will increase amid the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Paris' Threat Outlook Amid the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Part 2

Iran

What kinds of cyber threat activity have we seen from Iran?

Essential Geopolitics: Iran's Cyber Threat Activity

How effective are Washignton's campaigns against foreign cyber espionage?

Essential Geopolitics: U.S. Efforts To Combat China's Hacking Campaign

EU digital Commissioner Margrethe Vestager speaks regarding the Economic Security Strategy on June 20, 2023, in Brussels. 

Reluctance from member states to increase pressure on China and cede powers to Brussels will limit EU efforts to control exports and restrict investments in strategic sectors.

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Italy, U.K.: Leaked Reports Highlight Governments' Concern Around AI Oversight

U.S., Palestinian Territories: Treasury Department Sanctions Hamas Cyber Influence Leader

France: Cyberattack Disrupts Servers in Five Municipalities

U.S.: Russian Hackers Steal Federal Agency Emails, Compromise Credentials

Cyberspace: Apple Sends Updated Spyware Notifications, Drops State-Sponsored Term

AUKUS: Grouping Considers Doubling in Size Along Pillar II

U.S.: Lawmakers Reveal Bipartisan Plan To Expand Online Data Privacy Measures

Cyberspace: Chinese Influence Operations Escalate Use of AI Tools

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