Top in Tech

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 regulation and the metaverse, you can join us in London on October 25th for a reception with Melanie Dawes, CEO of Ofcom and leading tech analyst Benedict Evans. For more information and to register, click here. You'll also be able to hear a recording of the event on next month's podcast!

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This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo and Associate Director Megan Stagman to discuss the tech regulatory impact of the UK's new leadership and recent US data protection proposals.

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This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy speaks to Roger Taylor, former Chair of both the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation and the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. They talk about what governments get wrong about AI, the future of the UK's digital ethics strategies, and what lessons can be drawn from past mistakes in the administrative use of algorithms.

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This week on Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director Max von Thun and EU Policy Practice Director Ana Martínez to discuss the past year in EU tech policy. Has the Ukraine conflict upended the European Commission's focus on tech, and what have been the big policy achievements so far?

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Few people have been as pivotal in the history of US tech and telecom regulation as Blair Levin.

Levin served as chief of staff in the Federal Communications Commission during the Clinton administration and led the development of the National Broadband Plan under President Obama. Today, he's the Executive Director of the Gig.U Project, which looks to accelerate the US deployment of next-generation networks.

In this month's Top in Tech in-conversation, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks to Levin about the past and future of US telecom regulation, and how the calculus may be changing following a decision by the Supreme Court that may limit the power of regulators across the federal government. Could the US be heading towards a regulation model more reminiscent of the EU?

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On this episode of Top in Tech, we are crossing the Atlantic to explore recent policy developments in the US and UK. First, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy speaks to Senior Associate Ugonma Nwankwo about the CHIPS Act, America's long-delayed semiconductor production bill, and the narrowing political window to pass it. Then, we are joined by Associate Josh Bates to talk about the state of the UK's tech regulation and how it may be impacted by the race for a new Conservative Party leader.

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Welcome to the first episode of Top in Tech's monthly in-conversation series, where Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy will be interviewing the policymakers, thought-leaders and industry experts on the cutting-edge of tech policy and regulation. Stay tuned for our regular expert panel in two weeks' time!

Today, Conan speaks to Benedict Evans, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz and one of the leading voices in the industry. They unpack the global market contractions and what it means for the technology sector, talk through the challenges of regulating big tech, and look towards the uncertain future ahead for the incumbent players.

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On this episode of Top in Tech, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Max von Thun to discuss Max's recent report on the future of workplace regulation. Is hybrid work here to stay, and what regulation do business leaders expect around topics like automation and AI? Then, Bart Myners takes us through current proposals to regulate streaming services in the UK and EU, as London moves to privatize Channel 4 and revamp the BBC license fee model.

Be sure to check out 'Regulating the future workplace', Global Counsel’s new report on the future of employment regulation. The report examines the impact of technology on our workplaces and considers the views of businesses on the need for new regulations. Based on a survey of over 200 business leaders, this is the first report of its kind, previewing the issues that will define the modern workplace. You can learn more by clicking here.

Top in Tech is your monthly guide to the latest in the European 'techlash'. If you or your business is impacted by the issues discussed in this episode, you can contact our TMT practice by clicking the links below.

Speakers

• Conan D'Arcy, Senior Practice Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms. You can contact Conan and see his latest insights by clicking here.
• Max von Thun, Associate Director for Technology, Media and Telecoms. You can contact Max and see his latest insights by clicking here.
• Bart Myners, Associate for Technology, Media, and Telecoms. You can contact Bart and see his latest insights by clicking here.

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Welcome to Top in Tech, your guide for navigating and understanding the European 'tech-lash', the frontline of a new push to regulate the technology sector

Each month, the Global Counsel team will bring you inside the latest debates, proposals, and laws shaping the conversation in Brussels, London, and across the world.

On today's episode, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Associate Director Megan Stagman and Senior Associate Jack Keevill to discuss new proposals around mobility in the UK and combatting online child abuse in the EU. What's next for the ubiquitous urban e-scooter, and how do these new proposals preview what policies we may see apply to autonomous vehicles? How are companies and governments balancing efforts to protect victims of child abuse while still maintaining consumer privacy?

You can find more insights from the Global Counsel technology, media, and telecoms team by clicking here

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