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Top in Tech

‘Top in tech’ is brought to you by the Global Counsel tech policy team. Each fortnight, the team lift the lid on the latest in ‘techlash’, identifying where the debate is heading in London, Brussels, and Washington DC, the politics (and geopolitics) behind it, and what this might mean for the apps and online services we use every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:49

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler on the future of US...

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2023/04/19

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 will

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21:03

Why is the UK regulating US streaming services?

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2023/04/12

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 for

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28:06

After ChatGPT, are the UK’s new AI regulatory...

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2023/04/05

This week on the podcast, Conan D’Arcy is joined by TheresaDuemchen to discuss a new white paper released by the UK government on the regulation of artificial intelligence. But as generative AIproducts 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

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21:52

Can a divided Congress finally pass a US federal data...

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2023/03/30

This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss new momentum among US lawmakers to pass a federal data protection law. They unpack the new proposals, explore why Congress has been unable to enact similar legislation for over two decades, and what political risks remain for these new measures. Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm based in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation

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44:17

The Future of the GDPR with UK Information...

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2023/03/22

Conan D'Arcy is joined by John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, for a wide-ranging conversation on data privacy and big tech, reform of the UK’s GDPR, the independence of the ICO, Edward's decision to intervene with Lancashire Police, ‘government by WhatsApp’ and much more.Top in Tech is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory firm based in London. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. You can learn more

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30:15

Silicon Valley Bank - the regulatory response, the...

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2023/03/15

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has unleashed global concern over the health of the banking sector and triggered newfound worries about the strength of the tech industry. Regulators in the US have taken dramatic action to secure deposits in the bank. In the UK, HSBC has assumed control over the firm's UK unit in a rescue deal facilitated by the government.This week on the show, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Max Mandich, who covers markets for our Washington DC office and was

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21:39

Can the EU and US finally secure a long-term deal on...

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2023/03/08

This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate and first-time guest Ilana Kunkel to discuss new developments in the frequently tense US-EU data-sharing relationship. They discuss why the EU views the US's personal data collection methods with scepticism, the political considerations on both sides of the Atlantic, and why the Data Protection Framework may succeed where other proposals have failed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:56

Will the EU tax tech companies to pay for 5G...

Top in Tech ·

2023/03/01

Today on Top in Tech, Senior Associate Franck Thomas joins Conan D'Arcy to unpack a new EU proposal that may fundamentally change the relationship between European telecoms and US big tech firms. A new EU consultation is investigating whether to impose 'fair share' taxation on big tech firms to finance 5G and fibre infrastructure buildout. Telecoms say that services like Netflix are using their networks without contributing to the enormous costs of building them, while critics worry any legislation

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39:48

The future of work and labour with the Financial...

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2023/02/22

The covid-19 pandemic has reshaped many employees' relationships with the office, with many having grown climatised to a remote working environment. Meanwhile, early regulatory skirmishes between governments and disruptive 'gig economy' startups have been complicated by rising interest rates and a tech sector-wide push for profitability.This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by one of the leading minds on the present and future of work. Sarah O'Connor is a columnist, reporter and

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18:11

Will Sunak's cabinet reshuffle energise UK tech...

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2023/02/15

Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Poppy Woodcock to unpack UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to create a standalone science, innovation and technology department as part of a

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14:37

What Meta's Within victory means for Lina Khan and...

Top in Tech ·

2023/02/07

Top in Tech is going weekly! In each episode, we'll be covering the week's biggest tech policy story with an expert from our GC team. We'll also continue to host thought leaders and industry experts for monthly in-depth conversations about the future of tech regulation. To kick us off, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate UgonmaNwankwo to look at a US court's decision allowing Meta to acquire fitness VR startup Within. The FTC alleged that Meta's purchase would give it

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47:54

The UK tech startup scene with Leo Ringer

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2023/01/24

This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Leo Ringer, Founding Partner at Form Ventures. They discuss the state of the UK tech startup scene, how it compares to other countries and Form Venture's contributions to Atomico's State of European Tech Report.If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:48

On the ground at CES and the UK's Media Bill

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2023/01/12

This week on Top in Tech,Conan D'Arcyis joined byMichelle Ryangto hear about what she saw at last week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. What does the biggest show in tech tell us about the new trends emerging in 2023 and how are US companies reacting to newfound regulatory scrutiny?Bart Mynersalso joins to unpack changes to the UK's Media Bill and its proposals to regulate video streaming services. What happened to Channel privatisation and when might we see the Bill finally pass?If

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53:02

Guy Parker on tech and advertising regulation

Top in Tech ·

2022/12/28

This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Guy Parker, Chief Executive of theAdvertising Standards Authority, the UK regulator of advertising in media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:25

Regulating the metaverse: public and expert opinion

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2022/12/13

The ‘metaverse’ term was coined thirty years ago, and until recently was part science fiction, part speculation. But with Facebook’s rebranding as Meta last year, an increasing consumer acceptance of virtual interactions post-Covid, and a steady uptick of interest from new sectors (ranging from retail to public services), the metaverse suddenly seems very real. Against this backdrop, questions inevitably arise about its benefits versus causes for concern, and how these ought to be managed.Global

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44:28

Elizabeth Denham on UK data privacy

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2022/11/29

Today on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy talks to Elizabeth Denham, the former UKInformation Commissionerat the ICO and current International Adviser at Baker McKenzie. They talk through the past and future of UK data privacy, Elizabeth's time at the ICO, and how the UK policy stance compares to the US and EU. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:48

Policy implications for Musk's Twitter and a tour of...

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2022/11/17

This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo to check in on the policy implications of the US midterms and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Then, we survey Southeast Asia's growing tech sector with Senior Associate Nicholas Lee. If you or your business is impacted by the trends in this conversation, you can reach out to our TMT team byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:27

Ofcom CEO Melanie Dawes on regulating the metaverse

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2022/11/03

Last week, we hosted an event in central London presenting the initial findings of our new report on public attitudes to the metaverse and its regulation.Today, we're presenting a recording from the event: OfcomCEO Melanie Dawes joined GC Chairman Peter Mandelson for a discussion on the role of regulators in online safety and emerging technologies like the metaverse.Stay tuned for the release of the full report on November 23rd!'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory

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36:09

Cyber warfare in Ukraine and EU Media Legislation

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2022/10/20

This week, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate TheresaDuemchen and Senior Associate Jack Keevil to discuss Russian use of cyberwarfare against Ukraine and new legislation regulating media organisations in the EU. 'Top in Tech' is a production of Global Counsel, a strategic advisory business headquartered in London with offices across the world. We help companies and investors manage risk and see opportunities in politics, regulation and public policy. To learn more about our work, please visit our

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40:09

UKIE CEO Jo Twist on the future of the UK gaming...

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2022/10/06

Today on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks with Jo Twist, the CEO of the Association for UK Interactive Entertainment, the UK video game industry trade body. Twist has lead UKIE for over a decade and played a pivotal role in building the world-leading UK video game industry. They talk about what separates video games from the rest of the tech industry, how the UK can maintain its lead in the European games space, and what exactly the metaverse will mean for gaming. For more on the future tech

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