In the last eight months, regulators in Europe have launched action against Meta in four different policy areas. We argue this approach is the result of the predictable and continued reality of regulating perverse incentives in the digital economy.
The use of AI by regulators
As well as regulating AI, policymakers themselves are using it as part of their day-to-day work from document review to spectrum management. So far most have been slow to do so and remain cautious. International guidelines for the use of AI in the public sector could change that.
Age assurance: An imperfect science and solution
Age assurance engages the familiar trade-off in online safety regulation between protecting children and guarding privacy rights. As appetite grows for restrictions on access to digital services, we examine existing methods, regulatory approaches, and wider debate.
AI, disinformation and elections in 2024
As more than 60 countries head to the polls, regulators and tech firms alike are concerned with the impact AI could have on the spread of disinformation. We consider the experience in elections so far and the policy response aimed at securing votes.
Global standards in mobile network resilience
Following high profile network outages, regulators have reconsidered mobile network resilience in recent years. We review common resilience requirements made of MNOs and discuss the implications of emerging technologies for network resilience
Regulating AI: How does the UK’s approach stack up?
The UK has proposed light-touch regulation for AI, designed to build trust and drive adoption. As other countries take a harder line, will its flexible approach strike the right balance between promoting innovation and protecting against risk of harm?