Last week we highlighted a deeply concerning development in the EU’s proposed regulation to combat child sexual abuse (aka Chat Control). The Belgian Presidency of the Council had put forward a proposal which, if agreed on, would take us closer to a world of constant scanning and surveillance. Thankfully, at the last minute, the vote on Chat Control was removed from the agenda as seemingly the council was not able to agree on a position.

The way we collaborate is going through a massive transformation. Already, there are many ways teams can use artificial intelligence to work together more effectively; as we move further into the future, it seems all but inevitable that the technology will have an even more profound impact on collaboration. While the emergence of AI-powered collaboration capabilities is no doubt exciting, organizations need to figure out how to balance innovative functionality with data sovereignty and security.

A report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services explores how companies are making strides with artificial intelligence.

In a rapidly changing digital landscape where secure communication is critical, organizations constantly seek robust solutions to protect their sensitive data and ensure seamless collaboration. While cloud enterprise collaboration solutions provide convenience and a wide range of features for effective collaboration, they do not always provide sufficient controls. There is also a growing awareness of the risks posed by consumer-grade apps used for work-related communication.

Civic engagement is the act of participating in the civil and political processes of a society with the aim of improving it. Such participation is important in a democracy as it results in improved governance and policies. Besides, it assists in uniting the people in the community and creates a culture of support within the society. When people engage themselves in civic engagement activities, policies become more informed and inclusive, and social cohesion is enhanced.

In the retail industry, seamless communication is the key to staying ahead of the competition and delivering exceptional customer service. That’s why communication apps in this industry are like lifesavers. If a retail business operates in different locations worldwide, employee communication apps transform how your team connects, collaborates, and conquers challenges.

Since it was first proposed, the EU’s Regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse (aka Chat Control) has gained the attention of security experts, academics, civil society, and the private sector for all the wrong reasons. Early versions of the Commission's proposal included requirements for media scanning and effectively entail the mass surveillance of Europeans.