First discussion did not propose any formal resolutions.
The United Nations Security Council convened recently to discuss the implications of commercial spyware for international peace and security.
Marking the first formal UN discussion on this topic, TechCrunch reports that the meeting sought to address the proliferation and misuse of government and mercenary spyware.
Called for by the United States and 15 other nations, while no formal resolutions were proposed, most participating nations emphasised the need for tighter regulation.
In contrast, Russia and China dismissed the concerns and criticized the U.S. for its history of surveillance activities.
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