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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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24:21

Top in Tech: navigating AI safety, sovereignty, and...

Top in Tech ·

2026/01/15

In this episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty, Director, is joined by Gosia Szczodrowska and Fergus Cameron Watt, Associate Directors, to unpack the fast-moving technology policy landscape in the first few weeks of 2026. The discussion ranges across AI safety, online harms, and the political dynamics shaping regulation in the UK and the EU, as governments grapple with how to balance economic growth, online safety and geopolitical pressures.The conversation explores the fallout of the widespread use of

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34:40

2026 for the FCC: what does the year hold for an...

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2026/01/08

In this episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, and Tom Wheeler, Senior Adviser and former US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair, examine how the FCC has emerged as a central actor in US technology as well as national security policy in 2026. They discuss the agency's underpinning remit, and look at how that is evolving to meet new technological needs and priorities.They explore what the 'Covered List' mean for Chinese technologies in the US, what to expect from spectrum auctions

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42:30

Redefining tech policy in the new world order

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2025/12/18

In this episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, and Associates Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau and Sarah Shinton, delve into the sharpening geopolitical rift between the US administration and Europe over the course of 2025, and what this means for the tech sector specifically.They explore the implications of last week's US national security strategy, the EU's recent enforcement cases against American tech companies (and the reaction that this sparked), as well as the growing controversy on issues

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43:31

2025 UK Tech Policy in review with Lord Clement-Jones

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2025/12/11

2025 has been a momentous year for UK tech policy - with highlights including the publication of various Government strategies and publications, ongoing debates on AI regulation, AI copyright and training, Ofcom's regulatory enforcement of the Online Safety Act and the CMA's Special Market Status investigations under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act, alongside Government proposals for a new Digital ID scheme.In this special feature episode, David Swanson, Senior Associate in the

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34:42

Age verification, deepfakes and addictive design:...

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2025/11/27

On this episode of "Top in Tech" Megan Stagman, Jessica Mills, and Verity Freeman explore the evolving landscape of online safety, and explore how countries are breaking away from the 'Brussels effect'.They unpack the impact of geopolitical dynamics, such as the Trump administration's stance against European digital rules, and how this creates new space for other countries ranging from Australia to Brazil, to come forward with new platform regulation proposals rather than simply following the EU's

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25:29

What do the EU Digital Omnibus and the Digital...

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2025/11/21

On this bonus episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director in our Tech, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team, is joined by Divya Singh, Senior Associate and Gosia Szczodrowska, Associate Director, both in our TMT team in Brussels, to discuss the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus proposals, the Digital Sovereignty Declaration and their wider implications for Europe’s digital policymaking.Megan, Divya and Gosia outline how the package seeks to simplify the EU’s digital rulebook - especially on data

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18:10

Exploring India's tech landscape

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2025/10/31

This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Kaushal Mahan, Senior Vice President from Chase Advisors, to dive into the tech policy landscape in India. They discuss what the world can learn from India's digital identity and wider DPI initiatives, how similar (or not) the emerging legislation on data protection and digital competition is to Europe, what digital sovereignty means in India, and what to expect from the February 2026 AI Impact Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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22:43

After Labour Party Conference: tech policy, politics...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty, Director at Global Counsel, is joined by Alex Dawson, UK Director, and Jessica Mills, Analyst, to unpack the recent Labour Party Conference and what it means for government policy, technology, and the wider political landscape.They explore how Labour emerged from the conference, with Keir Starmer’s keynote speech setting the tone for the party’s agenda, and the key discussions about tech policy in and around the conference including the government’s push

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21:34

Italy leads on AI legislation: unpacking Italy's new...

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2025/09/25

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director at Global Counsel, is joined by Virginia Caimmi, Rome-based Tech Advisor at UTOPIA, to explore Italy’s groundbreaking AI framework law - the first comprehensive national legislation on artificial intelligence passed by an EU member state.They examine the law’s 28 articles across six titles, including provisions on governance, sector-specific rules, and criminal law reforms. The discussion highlights Italy’s political consensus

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25:31

Bonus: Unpacking the US-UK technology partnership

Top in Tech ·

2025/09/19

In a bonus episode of Top in Tech, Tom Doherty and Megan Stagman delve into the recently-signed technology partnership between the UK and US, exploring its implications for the evolving landscape of technology policy.They explore the agreement's contents, the historical context leading to this partnership, and the interests of both nations in shaping future tech collaborations. They also look at what it means for tech businesses in both the US, UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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22:11

Navigating the new tech landscape

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2025/09/11

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Tom Doherty, UK Director, unpack the recent UK cabinet reshuffle and its implications for the technology sector.They explore how new ministerial appointments could shift the direction of technology policy, the anticipated timelines for upcoming legislation such as the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill, and the UK government’s evolving stance on AI regulation, digital sovereignty, and tech innovation. The conversation also

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23:54

Unpacking the Trump administration's AI Action Plan

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2025/08/14

In this week's episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director for TMT, and Sourav Bhowmick, Director in Washington DC, deep dive into the newly published AI Action Plan from the Trump administration. They unpack the key components of the plan, and its associated Executive Orders, including its focus on shifting away from the flurry of recent state-level legislation on AI, the emphasis on preventing 'woke AI' and the long-term implications of delivering the Infrastructure Order. Megan and Sourav

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23:10

The future of Digital Fairness in the EU

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2025/07/31

In this episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, discuss the latest developments in digital policy from Brussels, focusing on the Digital Fairness Act (DFA) and its implications for child protection and fairness in digital environments.They explore the intersection of the DFA with existing regulations like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the AI Act, the scope of the DFA, and the ongoing consultation process. The conversation also

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31:20

The 10-Year Health Plan and the opportunities it...

Top in Tech ·

2025/07/15

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, UK TMT, is joined by Charlie Norell, Senior Associate in GC's Health & Life Sciences practice, to unpack the UK’s recently published 10-Year Health Plan and what it means for the future of healthcare innovation.They explore how the Plan aims to reshape the NHS, with a focus on the government's desired shift from analogue to digital and harnessing the latest technologies. They reflect on next steps for the proposed Single Patient

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19:08

The Digital Markets Act and the future of...

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2025/07/04

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, is joined by Emilie Kerstens, Senior Associate, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, to unpack the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its growing significance for EU-US relations in the tech and trade space.They explore how the DMA is shaping Europe’s digital regulatory landscape and creating new tensions with US policymakers, who view the framework as disproportionately targeting American firms. The discussion covers early

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28:29

The UK Spending Review: what does it mean for the...

Top in Tech ·

2025/06/19

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, is joined by Fergus Cameron-Watt, Senior Associate, to unpack the UK government’s recent spending review and its implications for the tech sector.Megan and Fergus explore how the Spending Review reflects the government’s shifting priorities, with notable gains for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the backing of the new sovereign AI unit. They assess what these developments mean for start-ups, digital

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33:04

Copyright in the age of AI

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2025/06/06

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms, is joined by Senior Associates Natasha Dixon and Russell Lamb to unpack one of the most complex policy dilemmas in today’s tech landscape: copyright in the age of artificial intelligence.They explore the current UK and EU approaches to balancing creator protections with AI innovation, as policymakers grapple with how to regulate the use of copyrighted material in training AI systems. From

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20:05

A new era for US-Middle East tech diplomacy?

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2025/05/22

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director, is joined by GC MENA Adviser Aliyah Dar to unpack the key technology and investment developments emerging from US President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.They recap the key announcements coming out of the trip - including a new AI campus in Abu Dhabi and increased Saudi investment in US tech firms - and evaluate how this divergence from prior US policy on export restrictions might play domestically. They

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33:52

The race for digital sovereignty in Europe

Top in Tech ·

2025/05/08

On this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Director, is joined by Senior Associates Natasha Dixon and Fergus Cameron Watt, along with Philipp Mühl, Associate Director, to explore the complex and fast-evolving landscape of digital sovereignty across Europe.Together, they unpack how Germany, France, and the UK are approaching digital sovereignty through different political, strategic, and technological lenses. From the role of artificial intelligence to the use of public procurement as

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23:48

How to build an "AI Continent": What the Commission's...

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2025/04/10

On this week's episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Director in our Tech, media and telecoms team is joined by Natasha Dixon, Senior Associate, to unpack the European Commission’s newly released AI Continent Action Plan and what it means for businesses, policymakers, and the broader tech ecosystem.Together, they explore the plan’s five central pillars - from compute infrastructure and data, to AI adoption, talent and legislative simplification - and assess how these priorities aim to boost

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