The seven leading western industrialized countries want to improve the security of data cables on the sea floor. To this end, cooperation within the G-7 itself and with like-minded partners will be deepened, according to the final declaration of the meeting of digital ministers, which took place in the Japanese city of Takasaki to date. Japan currently chairs the group of states.
After the explosions at the gas pipelines “Nord Stream 1” and “2” off the Danish island of Bornholm, there are fears in the West that important communication links could also be targeted in a conflict. The authorities are assuming sabotage at “Nord Stream”. It is unclear who is responsible for this.
Rules for AI planned
According to the ideas of the G-7 countries and the EU, multi-layer networks should be maintained for the security of data connections, which include terrestrial, sea and radio connections, as the declaration shows. It is also important that the various networks are compatible so that you can switch to other routes in an emergency.
Overall, the G-7 countries Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Canada and the USA want to work more closely together on digital issues. This also applies to artificial intelligence, which is covering more and more areas of business and life.
The final declaration spoke of opportunities and challenges in this context. Future talks could therefore be about rules for the AI. This could affect copyright and misinformation spread from abroad.
