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Last week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to break up Google’s advertising technology business after a federal judge ruled that the company holds illegal monopolies across two markets. The DOJ is seeking the sale of Google’s AdX digital advertising marketplace and its DFP platform, which helps publishers manage their ad inventory.

The race for quantum computing is accelerating, as an Irish startup, Equal1, has unveiled the world’s first silicon-based quantum computer designed to integrate smoothly into existing data centres instead of requiring entirely new infrastructure.

Nvidia plans to redesign its AI chips to comply with tightened US export restrictions, aiming to retain its foothold in China instead of pulling back.

Meta has restricted access to the prominent Instagram news account @Muslim for users in India at the request of the Indian government, the account’s founder said on Wednesday.

Gold and Bitcoin increased as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s next move. At the same time, rising global tensions and trade worries kept markets on edge.

Microsoft has confirmed it does not allow employees to use the DeepSeek app, citing data security and propaganda concerns.

For the main updates and reflections, consult the Radar and Reading Corner below.


Highlights from the week of 2 – 9 May 2025


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13 May 2025

Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building

The Second edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) is scheduled to convene in Geneva

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14 May 2025

The cost and benefits of using digital technology for elections in Africa ⏰ 16:00–17:30 EAT / 14:00–15:30 CEST / 12:00-13:30 UTC

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14 May 2025

From words to protection – how do cyber norms guide security of critical infrastructure? Announcing Chapter II of the Geneva Manual

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15 May 2025

Bridging waters and networks: Cybersecurity meets hydrodiplomacy @ Geneva Cyber week 2025 Date: Thursday, 15 May, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST

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12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025

​Geneva Cyber Week 2025 is an inaugural event that will occur from 12 to 16 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Co-organised by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and…

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12 May 2025

Hosted by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), the Cyber Stability Conference 2025 is a flagship event addressing the growing complexity of cyber threats and their impact on international…

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12 May 2025 – 16 May 2025

The RIPE 90 meeting will take place on 12-16 May 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. It will bring together internet service providers, network operators and other interested parties from around the…

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12 May 2025 – 14 May 2025

The Pan-European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2025 will take place from 12 to 14 May in Strasbourg, France, hosted by the Council of Europe in cooperation with the Luxembourg Presidency…

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13 May 2025 – 14 May 2025

The Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) 2025 will convene on 13–14 May 2025. Organised by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and hosted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign…


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