Top in Tech

By Global Counsel

‘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, ... more

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July 05, 2023 A step towards GDPR 2.0? Unpacking the EU's proposal to enhance enforcement of the landmark data protection law
Today on the show, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Ilana Kunkel to 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.

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June 28, 2023 De-risking: is the EU moving towards the US on Chinese tech?
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.
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June 21, 2023 What to know about the European Union's ambitious AI Act
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.
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June 14, 2023 Michael Wooldridge, leading authority on generative AI, makes the case for both AI optimism and LLM regulation
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.
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June 07, 2023 Unpacking the fourth EU-US TTC Summit: China policy, AI governance, 6G and more
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 by clicking here.

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May 31, 2023 Inside the global push to regulate cryptocurrencies
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.
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May 24, 2023 What does OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Senate hearing means for ChatGPT regulation?
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.

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May 17, 2023 The architect of the Online Safety Bill on UK tech regulation and generative AI
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.
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May 10, 2023 How the EU's controversial plans for patents divide the tech industry
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 by clicking here.
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25min
May 03, 2023 Is blocking the Microsoft-Activision deal just the start for UK regulators?
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?
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