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
WEF 2024: Dominated by AI
AI took centre stage at Davos, although European operators continued to ask the EC to reconsider competition policies
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
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
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
CNMC launches cloud market investigation
Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
Conference debrief: ForumEurope and Euronews International AI Summit
Government and industry leaders looked to balance tensions between innovation and safety, as the EU touted the AI Act on a global scale
Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023
The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope