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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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20:55

The Hungarian Presidency and EU tech policy

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2024/06/27

Next month Hungary will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU under unprecedented circumstances. This week on Top in Tech Ana Gradinaru is joined by Natasha Dixon to discuss the much-anticipated Presidency, considering the country's isolated position in the EU, its priorities and the implications for EU tech policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:56

How will a Labour government approach tech policy?

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2024/06/20

This week on Top in Tech, with three weeks to go until the UK's General Election, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Russell Lamb to discuss the Labour Party's manifesto. They talk about Labour's overall strategy with this manifesto and dive into what tech policies have made it in, those that haven't, and what the key priorities for a potential new government might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:02

Tech and the European election results

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2024/06/13

This week on Top in Tech, Ana Gradinaru is joined by Jack Keevill to discuss the EU elections resulting in a solid win for the European People's Party (EPP), familiar names in tech policy returning to the European Parliament, what this means for the EU's tech and digital agenda, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:41

What does UK tech policy look like amidst a general...

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2024/05/30

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.

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33:59

Senior Adviser Keith Zhai on the Chinese tech policy...

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2024/05/23

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.

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23:13

The State of US-China Tech Relations

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2024/05/16

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.

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18:15

A new beginning for the AI Act

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2024/05/09

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.

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19:42

Where next for online safety policy?

Top in Tech ·

2024/05/02

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.

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55:12

Alondra Nelson, architect of the AI Bill of Rights,...

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2024/04/25

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.

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24:40

What next for the international AI safety summits?...

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2024/04/18

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.

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19:47

Unpacking the Digital Fairness Act

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2024/04/11

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.

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19:59

Tech and the elections: lessons from the Indonesian...

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2024/04/04

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.

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15:16

EU tech policy - has the von der Leyen Commission...

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2024/03/28

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.

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24:14

Tech after the elections: what to expect from the...

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2024/03/21

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 Counsel

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31:54

Tech after the elections: what to expect from a...

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2024/03/14

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

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36:28

Tech after the elections: what to expect from a...

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2024/03/07

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

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17:32

Former UK Minister Seema Kennedy on third party...

Top in Tech ·

2024/02/29

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.

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19:57

The future of AI in the UAE

Top in Tech ·

2024/02/22

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 terms

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36:05

The government response to the AI White Paper: How...

Top in Tech ·

2024/02/15

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

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21:37

Is the US ready to pass child online safety legislation?

Top in Tech ·

2024/02/08

This week on Top in Tech,Conanis 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's

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