International Digital Dialogues
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) engages in Digital Dialogues with important partner countries. Its aim is to shape better conditions for the digital transformation of the economy and society.
As a multi-stakeholder initiative, the Digital Dialogues provide a platform for direct exchange between policy makers, regulators, businesses, academia and civil society. They address topics of the future, ranging from internet governance and data policy to the application of emerging technologies and support for innovative start-ups and SMEs in the digital economy.
The regular discussions at government level are prepared and accompanied by multi-stakeholder engagement. They provide an opportunity to share best practices and learn from each other. Current issues can be discussed directly with policy makers. The involvement of the stakeholders ensures that political approaches and solutions meet current needs.
Commissioned by BMDV, GIZ supports the International Digital Dialogues with a secretariat. It monitors current developments, implements cooperation activities and contributes to strategy building.
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Singapore
Panel discussion on disinformation and deepfakes
The use of AI-generated images and videos to spread disinformation is on the rise worldwide. State Secretary Stefan Schnorr from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) discussed current challenges and possible solutions with stakeholders from research and industry as part of the Singaporean-German Digital Dialogue at the AsiaTech x Singapore 2024 summit.
Read more … Panel discussion on disinformation and deepfakes
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Brazil
Workshop at the Brazilian IGF on international standards and the Brazilian AI regulation
On 24 May, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue and the EU-Brazil Digital Dialogue organised the panel discussion “Between the global and the local: the pros and cons of adopting international standards in AI regulation in Brazil” at the 14th Brazilian Internet Governance Forum (FIB). Experts discussed the influence of international technical standards on AI regulation, with special focus on the Brazilian draft legislation.
Read more … Workshop at the Brazilian IGF on international standards and the Brazilian AI regulation
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Singapore
AsiaTech x Singapore 2024: Exchange on the Singaporean-German Digital Dialogue
From 29 to 31 May 2024, State Secretary Schnorr from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) took part in the AsiaTech x Singapore technology conference as part of the Singaporean-German Digital Dialogue. State Secretary Schnorr met with German and Singaporean stakeholders in the technology sector. He also agreed on the next steps of the Digital Dialogue with the Singaporean Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and its digital agency Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
Read more … AsiaTech x Singapore 2024: Exchange on the Singaporean-German Digital Dialogue
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The Digital Dialogues are a multi-stakeholder initiative. Governments and public authorities from Germany and the respective partner country meet with business associations, companies, civil society organisations and research institutes. The stakeholders can contribute directly to the government dialogues by bringing forward cooperation topics or addressing challenges they may face. A secretariat ensures that the most relevant questions and topics are addressed and solved. Whatever your enquiry, idea or proposal – get in touch!
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