Insights - RAID

raidtech October 15, 2024 Insights

Emerging technologies and innovation: the key to competing on the global stage

The RAID 2024 conference hosted a panel on “Emerging Technologies and Innovation,” featuring a diverse lineup of experts in innovation, AI, and research policy. The session focused on the current challenges and opportunities within Europe’s technology landscape and how the…

raidtech September 30, 2024 Insights

“Driving innovation requires courage and caution” – policymakers and industry strive for the right balance at RAID 2024

RAID (Regulation of AI, Internet & Data) 2024, held at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels on September 23-24, gathered around 200 global delegates at the intersection of technology and regulation. With the theme “Innovate, Regulate and Collaborate with Courage and…

Nick Scott July 31, 2024 Insights, RAID Tech Policy Bytes

Microsoft CPO highlights opportunities and challenges of AI

Whilst AI brings risks and challenges, it also promises to have a transformative positive impact across numerous areas, Julie Brill, Microsoft’s Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Vice President Global Privacy, Safety, and Regulatory Affairs told delegates at CPDP (Computers, Privacy…

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…

raidtech 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…

raidtech 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…

raidtech 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…