Megan Stagman , Director for TMT at Global Counsel, standing in for the usual host for this podcast, Conan D’Arcy , is joined by Theresa Duemchen , Associate to talk us through what we already know about the AI summit and what we should expect next week. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to, Megan, Theresa or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 26, 2023•17 min
On the latest episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland, Helen Dixon, who has been at the centre of the debate over the implementation of the GDPR, having acted as the de facto data protection authority in Europe for “Big Tech” for the past five years. They discuss the impact of issuing multi-million Euro fines, whether the GDPR should be enforced at a national or European level, and Helen’s views on the balance between encryption and security. If...
Oct 19, 2023•54 min
Following Labour Party Conference where digitisation of the public sector was discussed widely, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Poppy Woodcock to discuss Global Counsel's recent report on digital transformation. This episode covers how the government could better utilise data to create proactive public services, potential changes to HM Treasury's spending processes and what a future Labour government might do in this space. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, y...
Oct 12, 2023•18 min
Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to review social media laws passed in Texas and Florida and the implications of the case on social media platforms, states, and the 2024 elections. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, Ugonma, or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 05, 2023•19 min
With the Online Safety Bill finally through Parliament, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Josh Bates to discuss the next steps for this legislation, and what stages remain before the regime is put into force. This episode also covers some of the major changes that the Bill has undergone, and what ramifications these new laws could have globally. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, Josh or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here ...
Sep 28, 2023•22 min
On the latest episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by European Data Protection Supervisor, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, for a wide-ranging conversation on GDPR enforcement, the potential reform of the GDPR under the next Commission, the impact of generative AI on the data protection debate and his views on banning facial recognition in public under the AI Act. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, or the wider Global Counsel ...
Sep 21, 2023•39 min
This week, a landmark antitrust case between the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division and Google began, marking the most significant legal challenge to a tech monopoly since the DOJ took on Microsoft in the 1990s. The case focuses on allegations that Google violated antitrust laws by using its dominance to enter into exclusive agreements with mobile phone manufacturers and internet browser creators, setting its search engine as the default option for consumers. Conan D’Arcy is joined...
Sep 14, 2023•24 min
UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has reshuffled his front bench team and made a surprise appointment of Peter Kyle as Shadow Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary. Conan D’Arcy is joined by Megan Stagman to explore what this means for Labour’s tech policy and the extent to which this changes how they perceive the sector and tech sector engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 07, 2023•19 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Josh Bates to discuss the future of regulation for the gaming sector. Following the recent twists and turns of Microsoft's attempts to acquire Activision, regulators now appear set to approve the deal, though questions remain as to where this leaves digital competition in the gaming space. They also discuss the future of online safety in gaming, regulating the metaverse, loot boxes and where the Labour Party stands on gaming policy. If you or y...
Aug 30, 2023•20 min
With Generative AI seemingly growing in popularity, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Johnny Luk to discuss how the sector, policymakers and the public are reacting to this technology. This episode also describes the research conducted by Global Counsel's Research and Insights team in June, which includes focus groups with two groups of undecided swing voters in two marginal constituencies, as well as an online survey of 2,000 adults. You can read the insight by clicking here If you or your business are...
Aug 23, 2023•21 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Jack Keevill to discuss the tech policy implications of the 2024 EU elections. Will the EU's “techlash” continue with the same momentum after the elections, and what form might it take? Will we see GDPR 2.0? And more AI regulation, even after the AI Act is agreed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Sonia Vasconcellos to discuss the tech policy implications of the 2024 US elections. What are the tech policy priorities for Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Joe Biden, and how will those priorities be impacted by the elections in the House and Senate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 09, 2023•20 min
This week on Top in Tech, we're kicking off a new miniseries exploring significant elections in the UK, US, and EU and their possible impacts on technology policy and regulation. To start it off, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Director Megan Stagman to talk through the tech policy of the UK Labour Party, the current leader in polls ahead of next year's general election. They talk through public sector digitalisation, the party's stance towards digital taxation, and why we are...
Aug 02, 2023•24 min
This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by International Policy Practice Director Jon Garvie to explore global taxation in the tech sector. In many ways, backlash over perceived low rates of tax paid by large tech multinationals served as the root of the European tech-lash. Conan and Jon explore what has changed in the intervening years, the state of the OECD's BEPS initiative, and what corporates should be watching for in the coming year. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min
This week on Top in Tech, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to unpack the Federal Trade Commission's courtroom loss in its bid to stop Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision. They discuss what happens now for the acquisition and what broader insights can be taken from a string of defeats for the FTC under Chairperson Lina Khan. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, Ugonma, ...
Jul 19, 2023•24 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by GC Senior Adviser Matthew Swindells to discuss the NHS' path towards healthcare digitisation and the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in medicine. Matthew has a long career throughout different parts of the UK's healthcare system; he was previously the deputy chief executive for NHS England and is currently the Chair of North West London Acute Provider Collaborative. Conan and Matthew discuss approaches to data ...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min
Today on the show, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Ilana Kunkel to discuss the EU's proposal to reform the General Data Protection Regulation's (GDPR) enforcement processes. Conan and Ilana unpack what's in the proposal and its likely timeline and reflect on the legacy of the GDPR amidst continued speculation around the possibility of major reforms to the EU's landmark digital protection legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 05, 2023•27 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Analyst Natasha Dixon to unpack the European Economic Security Strategy, a slew of EU proposals on trade competitiveness and technology funding, which many have interpreted as a move towards a hardening strategy towards China. They unpack the key takeaways of the announcements, the differing views towards China in the EU bloc, and how the strategy may impact European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's broader legacy. Hosted on Acast. S...
Jun 28, 2023•25 min
This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ilana Kunkel to discuss the European Union's new Artificial Intelligence Act, a wide-ranging attempt to regulate the tech sector. They break down the EU's overall mentality towards AI, what the Act is missing, and its likely timeline for implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2023•27 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Michael Wooldridge, a professor of computer science at the University of Oxford and a widely-regarded expert in the field of artificial intelligence. They discuss the potential productivity gains of AI, how LLMs powering ChatGPT could be used by bad actors to produce misinformation, and why Michael believes the UK needs to be more aggressive in protecting personal data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 14, 2023•47 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the fourth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 07, 2023•23 min
This week on the show, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director David Song to unpack the latest developments in the global push to regulate digital currencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2023•21 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Sonia Vasconcellos to review Sam Altman's recent testimony before the US Senate and what it means for the regulation of generative AI in the United States and beyond. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2023•17 min
This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Lorna Woods, a Professor of Internet Law at the University of Essex whose work is widely regarded as lying the groundwork for the UK's Online Safety Bill. Conan and Lorna discuss her regulatory philosophy, respond to recent criticism of the Online Safety Bill, and look towards the regulation of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2023•49 min
This week on Top in Tech, Senior Associate Jack Keevill joins Conan D'Arcy to unpack a new European Union push to overhaul technology patents. Will the reforms contribute to building tension between the EU and US? If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan, Jack, or the wider Global Counsel team by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2023•24 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Bart Myners to unpack the CMA's stunning decision to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision-Blizzard. But before that, they touch on the UK's new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, which empowers policymakers with greater ability to regulate platforms and protect competition. Could we be looking at a new era of UK tech regulation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 03, 2023•25 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate J osh Bates to check in on the UK's Online Safety Bill. The landmark internet safety legislation has advanced to the House of Lords, where further changes are expected to be proposed and debated while members approach the end of the parliamentary session and a looming general election. Meanwhile, pressure on the government is also coming from industry with messaging platforms like Signal and WhatsApp threatening to leave the UK if the...
Apr 26, 2023•20 min
This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Tom Wheeler , former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel. Serving under President Barack Obama, Tom was a key figure in pushing the US adoption of net neutrality and remains active in the debates driving US tech regulation. Conan and Tom discuss his opinion on current FTC Chair Lina Kahn's ambitious antitrust agenda, the future of Section 230 and content moderation, and how ChatGPT ...
Apr 19, 2023•43 min
This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Bart Myners to unpack the UK government's new Draft Media Bill. Channel 4 privatization is off the table, but the bill is still a meaningful change in the regulation of streaming services and a move towards proactive promotion of British broadcasters and radio stations on connected devices. They unpack how the bill has evolved over the last year of upheaval at Number 10, how the timeline for passage currently stands, and what changes are in store fo...
Apr 12, 2023•21 min
This week on the podcast, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Theresa Duemchen to discuss a new white paper released by the UK government on the regulation of artificial intelligence. But as generative AI products like OpenAI’s ChatGPT explode in popularity, can the government stay ahead of the area’s rapid advancements? Conan and Theresa explore the nuances of the proposals, how the paper builds on previous AI regulation attempts, and the notable omissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Apr 05, 2023•28 min
