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
Harmonising the EU’s patent rules
With industry and the US Government voicing concerns, there is much for European policymakers to discuss before the proposed rules for SEPs can be enacted
Canada’s controversial new content law
The Government may follow Australia in regulating negotiations between platforms and news businesses, with its experience over the past two years providing some helpful lessons
The UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
The Government’s ‘world-leading’ approach to regulating large tech firms has been three years in the making, allowing the EC to take the lead
The UK’s pro-innovation approach to regulating AI
The white paper advocates an approach that avoids heavy-handed legislation, while the rapid rise of ChatGPT has demonstrated the kind of challenges that lay ahead
