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Digital Economy,Digital Economy

Event debrief: Ofcom’s Online Safety series

As Ofcom in the UK becomes the latest regulator tasked with enforcing online safety laws, we joined its workshop series on implementing the Online Safety Act

Preparing for misinformation during the 2024 elections

As the world’s largest democracies prepare for elections throughout 2024, most have yet to regulate the use of AI in the context of misinformation

Policy perspectives from CES 2024

While AI and privacy dominated discussions, the consumer tech showcase also brought reflections on spectrum policy and the digital divide

US moves towards limiting targeted ads for children

Despite lagging behind counterparts in regulating for online safety, the US could soon align with other global powers in enhancing protections for children

Priorities for Belgium’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Belgian Presidency looks to support future generations with online safety, lead efforts on safe AI, and support network investments through the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

Regulating digital markets in the UK

While the CMA looks ahead to implementing the DMCC Bill, the Government should look to learn from other early movers in implementing digital competition regulation

Microsoft/OpenAI: Under the microscope

While the German competition authority has decided it has no concerns for now, the UK’s CMA is investigating the partnership – other regulators could follow suit

Political agreement reached on the EU’s AI Act

With the EU facing a long road ahead towards implementation, there remains scope for other jurisdictions to shape the global regulatory landscape on AI

Regulating access to news

The Online News Act is one of several global attempts to protect the revenues of news publishers as readers move increasingly online

Regulating digital markets in Australia

The ACCC’s proposed reforms would set the country apart in trying to tame big tech’s expansion into adjacent markets