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Nick Scott July 9, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Government, regulators and industry rethink data protection at RAID

“Is the way we interpret the GDPR’s inherent concepts adaptable to our digital reality?”, asked Natascha Gerlach, Director of Privacy Policy, Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL) opening a panel on rethinking data protection at RAID Virtual. “As we reflect…

Nick Scott June 24, 2024 Insights

How the fediverse is reshaping social networks

“It’s a federated universe which makes it sound huge and expansive and kind of endless, but the purpose of it is to find your community”, Palak Sheth, Head of Privacy Policy, Instagram and Threads, Meta, explained at a panel she…

Nick Scott June 20, 2024 RAID Tech Policy Bytes

International regulatory experts weigh up AI opportunities and risks

Rapid innovation in AI has presented policymakers with the complex challenge of balancing regulation that facilitates and encourages innovation whilst reducing risk. The scope for AI technology to benefit society, for example through healthcare technology innovation or through driving economic…

Khushbu Raval June 6, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

US antitrust enforcer says ‘urgent’ scrutiny needed over Big Tech’s control of AI

Big Tech’s grip on AI tightens! US antitrust chief calls for urgent scrutiny of potential choke points in computing power, data and talent. Jonathan Kanter, the top US antitrust enforcer, has emphasised the need for urgent scrutiny of the…

Khushbu Raval May 29, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

EU establishes AI Office to champion trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

The European Commission has unveiled a new AI Office dedicated to fostering the responsible development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the bloc. This initiative balances innovation with ethical considerations, ensuring AI benefits society and the economy while mitigating…

Khushbu Raval May 24, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

UK boosts AI safety research with £8.5m to combat deepfakes and cyberattacks

The UK government is stepping up its fight against AI threats with a significant investment in research. Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan MP announced £8.5 million ($10.8 million) at the AI Seoul Summit to fund new research projects focused on “systemic…

Ben Avison May 1, 2024 Insights, Lead Story

RAID 2024 unites legislators and regulators on global tech opportunities and challenges

Senior figures from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa came together at RAID Virtual 2024 on 30 April to discuss how to “Innovate, Regulate and Implement with Courage and Caution”, with several speakers highlighting the growing importance of RAID as…

Ben Avison April 9, 2024 Insights

Geopolitical Europe 2030 highlights opportunities and risks of AI

The Geopolitical Europe 2030 conference brought together diverse stakeholders from government, academia, industry and civil society to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Participants highlighted the need for responsible innovation, effective regulation, fair competition, and international cooperation to…

Khushbu Raval March 28, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Vice President Jourová and Senator Klobuchar call for urgent action to protect democracy from tech threats

RAID reports from the Atlantic Council event in Washington, where European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová and US Senator Amy Klobuchar urged transatlantic and global cooperation to safeguard information integrity in this election year. At an Atlantic Council event in Washington on…

Khushbu Raval March 20, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Global scramble for AI supremacy: rival nations pursue Europe’s top AI start-ups

Global AI race heats up! Canada and UAE woo European AI startups with sweet deals (subsidies, tax breaks!) to challenge the US and China. Will stricter EU regulations hinder Europe’s AI dominance? Fierce competition is brewing in artificial intelligence (AI)…