This week on Top in Tech Director Megan Stagman is joined by Senior Associate Josh Bates to discuss the impact of last week's general election announcement in the UK on existing tech legislation, pending bills and future commitments. They explore what the next five weeks - and beyond - might look like for digital competition, data policy, online safety, media regulation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2024•26 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Keith Zhai, Senior Adviser at Global Counsel and former senior China correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, to discuss Chinese domestic tech policy, and the motivations and the legacy of the "tech crackdown" by Chinese authorities. They also explore the impact of US-China decoupling, the impact of US policy on China's tech competitiveness and how China might respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2024•34 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the recent meetings between the United States and China on AI safety and risk management. They provide an overview of the current state of US-China tech relations, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts despite underlying mutual distrust. They also discuss the potential US government restrictions on AI models that could impact China and AI developers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2024•23 min
This week on Top in Tech, Ana Gradinaru is joined by Natasha Dixon to explore the importance of the implementation phase of the AI Act and how it could transform the text into one with more clarity and technical detail. They discuss the key actors involved in its implementation, the various legislative and non-legislative tools that guide the process and the infamous AI Pact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2024•18 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Josh Bates to discuss the debate in the UK on the next wave of regulation after the Online Safety Act (OSA). They explore the implementation of the Online Safety Act, the government's (lack of) consultation on social media restrictions, the debate on children's access to smartphones in schools, and the need for international collaboration on age verification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 02, 2024•20 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Alondra Nelson, the former White House adviser who helped shape the AI Bill of Rights. They discuss the Biden Administration’s approach to AI regulation, the role of federal agencies and the prospect of Congressional legislation, and the durability of AI policies under a potential future administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024•55 min
This week on Top in Tech, Director Megan Stagman is joined by Senior Associate Russell Lamb to discuss what comes after Bletchley Park for international AI diplomacy, what the future is for some of the key outputs of the summits (e.g. the 'State of Science' report and the Safety Institutes), and the overall significance of international tech diplomacy for advancing AI safety efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 18, 2024•25 min
This week on Top in Tech, Director Ana Gradinaru is joined by Associate Natasha Dixon to discuss the origins and policy ambition of the Digital Fairness Act, the need for a concrete legislative proposal, and the potential measures in the Digital Fairness Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 11, 2024•20 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Dedi Dinarto to discuss the results of the Indonesian election and the role of tech and AI in the electoral process. They explore the use of social media and messaging platforms for political campaigning, the growing use of generative AI by candidates, and the extent to which the spread of misinformation and deepfakes shaped the elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 04, 2024•20 min
As the European elections approach, Director Ana Gradinaru is joined by Associate Director Jack Keevill to discuss the progress the von der Leyen Commission has made in passing tech legislation and delivering "Europe Fit for the Digital Age" and how these initiatives are shaping Europe's tech sector and its competitiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 28, 2024•15 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ana Gradinaru . They discussed the major concern of disinformation from Russia during the European elections, the legal obligation imposed by the Digital Services Act on platforms to mitigate risks related to electoral processes, and potential future developments including reforms to the GDPR and the introduction of the Digital Fairness Act. This episode is the third in a three-part series on the tech sector and the 2024 elections. Global Couns...
Mar 21, 2024•24 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Megan to cover topics such as how platforms will be expected to handle electoral content online, concerns about the risk of generative AI to democracy, and the most immediate policy priorities of a potential incoming Labour government (including on regulatory innovation and employment rights). This episode is the second in a three-part series on the tech sector and the 2024 elections. Last week, Global Counsel published a report that analyzes the chal...
Mar 14, 2024•32 min
This week, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the political debates tech companies have to navigate as central players in the modern electoral process. They identify how events from the Cambridge Analytica scandal to the de-platforming of former President Trump from top social media sites have contributed to politicizing the role of tech platforms and the political discourse surrounding them. They also discuss a looming Supreme Court decision that might impact how the industry m...
Mar 07, 2024•36 min
This week on Top in Tech Conan is joined by Senior Adviser Seema Kennedy to discuss the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, third-party litigation funding within the Bill, why it matters to the tech sector, and which other sectors could be impacted by the amendments in the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 29, 2024•18 min
In an increasingly competitive regional landscape, the UAE emerges as a focal point for AI investment and innovation. Last week at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE's Minister of State for AI, Omar al-Ulama, backed OpenAI’s statements that the country can become a global leader in testing regulation for AI technology. To talk about this and more, Conan is joined by Senior Associate Sewar Quran . They talk about AI policy in the Middle East and the growing spotlight on the UAE, both in te...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min
This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Theresa Duemchen to discuss the UK government announcement about how it plans to approach AI regulation. They explore the contents of the announcement (including both the voluntary and potential mandatory obligations for companies in this space); the various new consultations that will be opened on issues like copyright and cybersecurity; how the government plans to adopt AI for itself in the public sector; and what happens to all of these pol...
Feb 15, 2024•36 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Ugonma to discuss child online safety and privacy in the United States, following a dramatic hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. While there is momentum for passing legislation, the likelihood of it happening in the near future is unlikely due to a myriad of factors, including the limited election-year legislative window. The Biden administration is taking some action through interagency task forces and proposed changes to the Federal Children'...
Feb 08, 2024•22 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai to talk about the economic and commercial dynamics of Southeast Asia, the development of the region's tech sector and how local technology platforms are competing with their Chinese and American peers. They discuss the impact of US-China decoupling on investment flows into the region, what that means for the tech sector and the dynamics of "reshoring" and "friendshoring". They also discuss tech regulation and the so-called "B...
Feb 01, 2024•54 min
This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman , Director for UK tech policy, is joined by Associate Josh Bates to talk about their time at the World Economic Forum's 2024 annual meeting in Davos. They cover the changes in Davos they have witnessed over the years, the heightened focus on tech policy debates, and the attendance of a new generation of tech leaders. The conversation concludes with advice for any listeners planning to attend Davos for themselves and how to make the most of your time there....
Jan 25, 2024•25 min
French politics is in a state of flux following Emmanuel Macron's high stakes cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Gabriel Attal, France's youngest ever PM. These changes come at a time where France is the leading EU member state in regulating tech. This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Ana Gradinaru , Director for Tech policy at Global Counsel, to talk about the ups and the downs of the reshuffle, what it means for the tech agenda, and where we are on French digital legislation. If y...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Joe Armitage , GC's Lead Analyst on UK politics, to talk us through the collapse of Adobe's acquisition of Figma, the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) role in it and the political fallout in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 11, 2024•19 min
Megan Stagman is joined by Conan D'Arcy to talk through the top tech policy trends in 2024 against the backdrop of major elections in the US, EU, India, the UK and elsewhere. They identify five key issues which will set the agenda in global tech policy this year and shape the policy and regulatory environment for businesses and investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 04, 2024•35 min
AI has become a prominent policy area across Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, as policymakers work to educate themselves on the technology while crafting legislation, frameworks, and other measures to balance innovation against the potential risks while also prioritizing national security. Conan D’Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the latest developments in US AI policy, including President Biden’s AI Executive Order, the political and funding dynamics impacting the suc...
Dec 21, 2023•22 min
On the latest episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by the Chief Digital Officer for London, Theo Blackwell, who outlines his views on the state of play of efforts to digitize public services in London, other cities and in Whitehall, where the next government should reform the National Data Strategy and the implied trade-offs with privacy and data protection. If you or your business are exposed to the trends discussed in this episode, you can reach out to Conan or the wider Global Couns...
Dec 14, 2023•46 min
This week on Top in Tech, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Jack Keevill to discuss the future of disinformation policy. The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) was created in part to tackle the problem of disinformation – which is now reaching record levels in view of war in Ukraine and the Middle East, and increasing global geopolitical tension. The many national and European elections looming in 2024 could present a new and tempting target for malicious actors looking to exploit online p...
Dec 07, 2023•21 min
This week, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Russell Lamb to explore how the global community is tackling the taxation of large digital companies. The OECD has spearheaded negotiations for over a decade on how to combat the issue of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), but ahead of a critical year-end deadline, are the talks losing steam? Conan and Russell discuss the underlying geopolitics and what might lie ahead for both businesses and governments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Dec 01, 2023•22 min
Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy and Associate Natasha Dixon discuss the latest developments in the EU AI Act negotiations, including potential compromises on foundation models and biometric identification. They weigh in on the million dollar question: will negotiators be able to overcome their differences and reach an agreement by the end of the year? 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 ...
Nov 23, 2023•22 min
On the latest episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by DRCF CEO, Kate Jones, for a wide-ranging conversation on the UK's AI summit, implementation of the AI White Paper, challenges of auditing algorithms, and on the policy challenges and future focus of the DRCF. 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....
Nov 16, 2023•42 min
In a special episode of the podcast, Conan D'Arcy and members of the GC team in London, Brussels and Washington, DC reflect on the outcomes of the AI Safety Summit, held in the UK last week, and explore outcomes of new, original research about public and policymaker appetite for AI regulation in 2024 and beyond. Read our new report "Regulating Generative AI" 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...
Nov 09, 2023•47 min
On the latest episode of Top in Tech, host Conan D'Arcy is joined by GC digital competition expert Bart Myners to outline and evaluate the dividing lines over rumoured changes to the Digital Markets Bill's appeals threshold. What might a move away from Judicial Review mean for tech giants, challenger companies and creatives? Why has the prospect of a change in tack proved so controversial? And where is the dispute likely to lead? Find out all this and more as the GC team investigates the latest ...
Nov 02, 2023•19 min
