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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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19:01

What should we expect from Labour’s new shadow...

Top in Tech ·

2023/09/07

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.

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20:01

What's next for the regulation of the gaming sector?

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2023/08/30

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 your

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21:07

Will Generative AI be welcomed or banned in education?

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2023/08/23

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 hereIf you or your business are

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27:54

What could EU tech policy look like after the...

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2023/08/16

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.

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20:23

What would a DeSantis or Trump victory in 2024 mean...

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2023/08/09

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.

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23:30

What would a Labour government mean for UK tech policy?

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2023/08/02

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 aren't

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27:26

Global taxation in the tech sector: what's changed...

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2023/07/26

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

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23:38

As Microsoft moves to acquire Activision, what's next...

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2023/07/19

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, or

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38:49

NHS veteran Matthew Swindells on the digitisation of...

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2023/07/12

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

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27:17

A step towards GDPR 2.0? Unpacking the EU's proposal...

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2023/07/05

Today on the show, Senior Practice DirectorConan D'Arcyis joined by AssociateIlana Kunkelto 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.

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25:16

De-risking: is the EU moving towards the US on...

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2023/06/28

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. See

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26:35

What to know about the European Union's ambitious AI Act

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2023/06/21

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.

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47:03

Michael Wooldridge, leading authority on generative...

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2023/06/14

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.

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23:21

Unpacking the fourth EU-US TTC Summit: China policy,...

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2023/06/07

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 byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:53

Inside the global push to regulate cryptocurrencies

Top in Tech ·

2023/05/31

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.

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17:11

What does OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Senate hearing...

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2023/05/24

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 byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:18

The architect of the Online Safety Bill on UK tech...

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2023/05/17

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.

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24:15

How the EU's controversial plans for patents divide...

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2023/05/10

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 byclicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:08

Is blocking the Microsoft-Activision deal just the...

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2023/05/03

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.

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20:23

Can the UK government finally get the Online Safety...

Top in Tech ·

2023/04/26

This week on the podcast, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Josh 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 Bill

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