While currently relying on a self-regulatory approach, the US plans to pursue legislation, but without a clear timetable for when, it lags other markets such as the EU
EU Data Act: Agreement reached
New provisions should help mitigate stakeholder concerns, although creating value from Europe’s data will only follow a lengthy implementation process
Priorities for Spain’s presidency of the Council of the EU
AI Act negotiations will be an immediate focus, while the Data Act and Gigabit Infrastructure Act will also demand attention and progress over the coming months
Conference debrief: ETNO-MLex Digital Policy Day
To drive progress against 2030 connectivity targets, like-minded stakeholders urged changes to the EU’s telecoms regulation and its attitude to in-market mergers
Denmark: New rules to limit the collection of children’s data
Several European countries are moving to rein in the power of tech firms, restricting the accumulation of data that underpins their business models
Conference debrief: techUK’s Tech Policy Leadership Conference
Recent interest in AI meant it dominated proceedings. Regulating this fast-moving technology will require flexibility, collaboration, and safeguarding the interests of society
The UK’s semiconductor strategy
A modest level of government investment compared to the EU and US reflects a more targeted approach, but will need to be used wisely if it’s to have any impact
Is it game over for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard?
US approval and a successful appeal of the CMA’s recent prohibition would still be needed to get the deal through
Ofcom cloud market study: Webinar on interim report
Egress fees, technical issues and committed spend discounts by hyperscalers have been identified as the three major barriers to effective competition
CMA: Competition and consumer protection considerations of AI
As the UK gets to grips with foundation models of AI, the US starts a ‘frank’ conversation on the technology's risks
