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At the Digital Regulatory Cooperation Forum’s Responsible AI Forum, perspectives on how to protect consumers in - [Can Europe master its digital destiny?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-europe-master-its-digital-destiny) - The 2026 Masters of Digital conference in Brussels arrived at a pivotal moment for Europe. With the US and China racing ahead in AI, quantum computing and digital infrastructure, the continent finds itself at a make-or-break juncture. Can Europe translate its innovation into global leadership, or will it remain a hotbed of startups without scale? - [Emerging economies stake their claim in the global AI race](https://www.raid.tech/insights/emerging-economies-stake-their-claim-in-the-global-ai-race) - At the World Economic Forum in Davos, political leaders and technology executives made the case for closer government–industry collaboration to expand AI infrastructure, develop sovereign models and narrow the widening gap between the global North and South. The capabilities and uptake of artificial intelligence have risen dramatically in recent years. But how are these - [Europe's tech awakening: can it compete with the US?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/europes-tech-awakening-can-it-compete-with-the-us/) - The European Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen is leading an urgent drive to develop the EU’s tech sector, RAID Director Ben Avison reports from Masters of Digital Europe boasts over 50,000 startups and scaleups, yet it still lacks a trillion-dollar company – a stark contrast to the US’s “magnificent seven”. At the Masters of Digital conference, - [Industry warns of risks of “blunt” social media ban for children](https://www.raid.tech/insights/industry-warns-of-risks-of-blunt-social-media-ban-for-children/) - The idea of banning social media for children is moving rapidly from political talking point to serious policy consideration. But industry representatives warn that bans risk being a blunt instrument that could create unintended harms, while the UK regulator stresses the need to see evidence of the benefits of a ban. Since Australia became the - [Gary Marcus: AI, Catastrophe and the Coming Reality Check](https://www.raid.tech/insights/gary-marcus-ai-catastrophe-and-the-coming-reality-check) - At RAID 2025 in Brussels, psychologist and cognitive scientist Gary Marcus sat down with journalist Andy Coulson for a live recording of the Crisis What Crisis podcast. What followed was a sharp, wide-ranging conversation about AI’s existential risks, misinformation, the data “heist” of the century - and why the next crisis in artificial intelligence may - [RAID 2025 leads the charge for smart regulation of AI and digital tech](https://www.raid.tech/insights/raid-2025-leads-the-charge-for-smart-regulation-of-ai-and-digital-tech) - The RAID (Regulation of AI, Internet & Data) 2025 conference brought together global leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how regulation can balance innovation, competition, and fundamental rights in the digital age. Across a series of panels and keynotes, speakers examined competitiveness in AI, the need for alignment between regulatory frameworks, and whether - [Cities are in a "battle for growth" – ECM president](https://www.raid.tech/insights/cities-are-in-a-battle-for-growth-ecm-president) - Cities are embroiled in increasingly intense competition to attract a wide range of events, with digital and social media having transferred marketing from city officials to citizens, according to the president of European Cities Marketing (ECM).“City branding is more complex than ever. CTOs (chief technology officers) have lost share of voice in the age of - [Trust, Innovation and Human Values: John Edwards on Regulating AI Responsibly](https://www.raid.tech/insights/trust-innovation-and-human-values-john-edwards-on-regulating-ai-responsibly) - At RAID 2025, John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, delivered a thoughtful and candid keynote on the intertwined future of privacy, innovation and trust in the age of artificial intelligence.Edwards opened by observing how quickly AI has become embedded in everyday life. “Nearly 10 per cent of the world’s population has used ChatGPT, and over - [EU Media Regulation at the crossroads? Key priorities for platforms to look out for](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-media-regulation-at-the-crossroads) - The media consumption landscape is rapidly evolving. Viewers now use a broader array of digital devices and services to access a wider range of media content, along with an increasing preference for on-demand streaming over live TV.These evolving viewing habits have significant implications for media policy. As the European Commission prepares to initiate a review - [Developing a scalable approach to DSA vetted researcher data access](https://www.raid.tech/insights/developing-a-scalable-approach-to-dsa-vetted-researcher-data-access) - A central goal of the Digital Services Act (DSA) is to create a safer online environment in the EU. A key way of achieving this is through leveraging civil society to assist regulators in identifying and monitoring online risks. Indeed, Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General at DG CONNECT, has described this element of the regime as - [Europe at a Crossroads: Esko Aho on AI, Regulation, and the Power of Concepts](https://www.raid.tech/insights/europe-at-a-crossroads-esko-aho-on-ai-regulation-and-the-power-of-concepts) - Esko Aho at RAID 2025: Why Europe lags in AI, and how a shift in strategy could help the EU lead in applying AI across industries. - [Keeping AI Markets Open: The FTC’s Perspective on Competition and Innovation](https://www.raid.tech/insights/keeping-ai-markets-open-the-ftcs-perspective-on-competition-and-innovation) - Opening day two of RAID 2025, Daniel Guarnera, Director of the Bureau of Competition at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, delivered a wide-ranging keynote on how competition policy can underpin responsible, dynamic growth in the age of artificial intelligence.Speaking in a personal capacity, Guarnera framed AI as “no longer the stuff of science fiction – - [Beyond the AI Act: how the EU’s online safety and competition regimes may address AI concerns in digital markets](https://www.raid.tech/insights/beyond-the-ai-act-how-the-eus-online-safety-and-competition-regimes-may-address-ai-concerns-in-digital-markets/) - Suchitra Nair, Robert MacDougall, Nick Evans - [Fair’s fair: preparing for the new EU digital fairness regime](https://www.raid.tech/insights/fairs-fair-preparing-for-the-new-eu-digital-fairness-regime/) - Suchitra Nair, Robert MacDougall, Nick Evans - [Responding to the evolving regulatory landscape for age assurance](https://www.raid.tech/insights/responding-to-the-evolving-regulatory-landscape-for-age-assurance/) - Suchitra Nair, Robert MacDougall, Nick Evans - [Reading the runes on AI & Cloud sovereignty](https://www.raid.tech/insights/reading-the-runes-on-ai-cloud-sovereignty/) - Suchitra Nair, Robert MacDougall, Nick Evans - [Can governments lead the charge on Privacy Enhancing Technologies?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-governments-lead-the-charge-on-privacy-enhancing-technologies) - RAID news coverage from CPDP2025: Can governments lead the charge on Privacy Enhancing Technologies? - [Can Europe regulate its way to a competitive tech market?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-europe-regulate-its-way-to-a-competitive-tech-market) - Europe is implementing at raft of digital regulations, including the Digital Services Act package, the AI Act, the Data Act and more on the horizon including a proposed Digital Fairness Act. Many will question how so much regulation aligns with Europe’s drive to create digital champions – but according to speakers at CPDP, regulation can - [Can US tech help solve the EU’s sovereignty conundrum?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-us-tech-help-solve-the-eus-sovereignty-conundrum) - “Reconciling different goals is tough and requires balancing,” said Lorelien Hoet, Director Government Affairs, Microsoft – Belgium, introducing the panel How to Reconcile Data Protection, Resilience and Cybersecurity Goals in Today’s Digital World at CPDP 2025. “What is tech sovereignty? What are the motives behind it? Is it cybersecurity, competition or something else? At Microsoft, - [EU must “cut red tape” to enable AI innovation and investment – EVP Virkkunen](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-must-cut-red-tape-to-enable-ai-innovation-and-investment-evp-virkkunen) - At the FT’s Enabling Europe’s AI Ambition conference, RAID heard from EC EVP Henna Virkkunen, and Google’s Annette Kroeber-Riel, about why and how Europe is adjusting its digital policy environment The European Commission aims to simplify Europe’s regulatory environment to unlock the opportunities of AI, according to Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen. “We want to - [CFOs get up to speed with AI](https://www.raid.tech/insights/cfos-get-up-to-speed-with-ai) - Helene von Roeder, CFO, Merck, Brian Montgomery, Senior Director, Workday and Martin Rosendahl, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company shared their thoughts at the FT webinar “AI and the changing role of the finance function”. RAID Director Ben Avison reports. Finance has been a late adopter of AI as compared to some other functions in - [Tackling AI’s problems for the good of humanity](https://www.raid.tech/insights/tackling-ais-problems-for-the-good-of-humanity) - Healthcare, financial services and tech industry experts debated the Ethical Considerations in Gen AI and Data Science. RAID Director Ben Avison reports from the AI & Big Data Expo at TechEx The development and deployment of generative AI has been experiencing a massive boom over the last year or two – but scratch below - [Microsoft CPO highlights opportunities and challenges of AI](https://www.raid.tech/insights/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 and Data Protection) conference. “Often these conversations immediately focus on risks and leave out the - [The balancing act of regulation and innovation](https://www.raid.tech/insights/the-balancing-act-of-regulation-and-innovation) - RAID 2025 speaker and Regulatory Steering Group member Collen Weapond, Commissioner, South African Information Regulator (SAIR) spoke with RAID director Ben Avison about an issue at the heart of the agenda All over the world governments are looking to boost rather than impede growth and innovation. But doing this without compromising safety and justice is - [US Vice President Vance rails against “tightening screws” on big tech](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-vice-president-vance-rails-against-tightening-screws-on-big-tech) - US Vice President JD Vance's addressed the AI summit in Paris on 11th February with a call to embrace the opportunity of AI without excessive regulation or censorship. He was quoted by Reuters as saying: "I'm not here this morning to talk about AI safety, which was the title of the conference a couple of - [The challenges of regulating AI and data across jurisdictions](https://www.raid.tech/insights/the-challenges-of-regulating-ai-and-data-in-global-diversity) - Elizabeth Denham CBE, Chair-Designate, Jersey Data Protection Authority chaired the opening panel at GPA (Global Privacy Assembly) Jersey with Cari Benn, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft; Teki Akuetteh, Executive Director, Africa Digital Rights’ Hub LBG; Boniface de Champris, Senior Policy Manager, Computer & Communications Industry Association; and Miriam Wimmer, Director of the National Data Protection Authority - [RAID 2024 Panel Explores AI's Potential and Challenges in Europe and Beyond](https://www.raid.tech/insights/raid-2024-panel-explores-ais-potential-and-challenges-in-europe-and-beyond) - At RAID 2024, the panel discussion, "Grasping the Opportunities and Threats of AI and Digital Transformation," brought together notable speakers from across government, policy, and industry. Moderated by Karine Caunes, Global Program Director and Europe Executive Director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), the panel featured Werner Stengg, Member of Cabinet for - [Emerging technologies and innovation: the key to competing on the global stage](https://www.raid.tech/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 region can foster innovation to compete globally. The panellists included Isidro Laso Ballesteros, Cabinet Member - [“Driving innovation requires courage and caution” – policymakers and industry strive for the right balance at RAID 2024](https://www.raid.tech/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 Caution,” the conference emphasised the need to drive competitiveness responsibly. In his opening address, Didier - [Jersey hosts 46th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference](https://www.raid.tech/insights/jersey-hosts-46th-global-privacy-assembly-annual-conference) - RAID’s Director heads to Jersey to meet with data protection and privacy leaders at the 46th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference International brands including Apple, Google, Johnson & Johnson, the IAPP, Microsoft, Meta and TikTok as well as the most high-profile data protection and privacy leaders in the world will be in Jersey from Monday - [How the fediverse is reshaping social networks](https://www.raid.tech/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 chaired earlier in this month. The fediverse has been widely discussed as one of the - [International regulatory experts weigh up AI opportunities and risks](https://www.raid.tech/insights/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 growth, is matched by its potential negative impacts. Analysis by the IMF at the start - [Geopolitical Europe 2030 highlights opportunities and risks of AI](https://www.raid.tech/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 harness AI's potential for societal benefit while mitigating risks. As AI comes into everyday usage, - [Government, regulators and industry rethink data protection at RAID](https://www.raid.tech/insights/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 on that here in Europe we have seen, internationally, a wave of data protection legislation - [Riding the waves of internet regulation](https://www.raid.tech/insights/riding-waves-internet-regulation) - Ahead of RAID Physical in Brussels, Nick Seeber, Partner & Internet Regulation Global Lead, Deloitte shares his view of what regulators and industry need to consider at this time of dramatic change Where are we on the AI development curve, and what do policymakers need to do to keep the pace? It’s very early - [Governments further global cooperation at RAID 2023 as AI advances](https://www.raid.tech/insights/governments-further-global-cooperation-raid-2023-ai-advances) - Opening with keynote speeches from EU and US policymakers highlighting shared principles in tech regulation, RAID 2023 saw experts in AI regulation, data privacy, competition law and digital banking engage in crucial discussions on the sector's key issues. The wide-ranging conference addressed critical regulatory fault lines brought about by rapid innovation. A key priority raised - [“Harmonised regulation benefits everyone”](https://www.raid.tech/uncategorized/harmonised-regulation-benefits-everyone) - In this exclusive interview, Henrik Trasberg, who is speaking at the RAID 2023 conference on 26th September, discusses the opportunities and challenges around the regulation of AI and other emerging technologies. Henrik is a Legal Advisor on AI and New Technologies at the Estonian Ministry of Justice and a lecturer in intellectual property law at - [UK boosts AI safety research with £8.5m to combat deepfakes and cyberattacks](https://www.raid.tech/insights/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 AI safety." This initiative aims to tackle a two-pronged challenge: protecting society from malicious attacks - [EU establishes AI Office to champion trustworthy Artificial Intelligence](https://www.raid.tech/insights/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 potential risks. The AI Office: A one-stop shop for trustworthy AI Comprised of over 140 - [US antitrust enforcer says ‘urgent’ scrutiny needed over Big Tech’s control of AI](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-antitrust-enforcer-says-urgent-scrutiny-needed-over-big-techs-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 AI sector due to concerns about the concentration of power among a few major tech - [RAID 2024 unites legislators and regulators on global tech opportunities and challenges](https://www.raid.tech/insights/raid-2024-unites-legislators-and-regulators) - 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 the global forum for regulators and policymakers. “One of the reasons why today’s event is - [A European ecosystem at the forefront of global AI competition](https://www.raid.tech/insights/a-european-ecosystem-at-the-forefront-of-global-ai-competition) - Regulation of AI, Internet & Data (RAID) sat down with Kilian Gross, Head of Unit A2 for Artificial Intelligence Policy Development and Coordination at DG CNECT within the European Commission. Since taking on leadership of Unit A2 for Artificial Intelligence Policy Development and Coordination at DG CNECT in January 2020, Kilian Gross has been at - [Vice President Jourová and Senator Klobuchar call for urgent action to protect democracy from tech threats](https://www.raid.tech/insights/vice-president-jourova-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 26 March, European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová and US Senator Amy Klobuchar highlighted the critical - [Global AI experts in China identify critical 'Red Lines'](https://www.raid.tech/insights/global-ai-experts-in-china-identify-critical-red-lines) - Top scientists from China and the West are calling for urgent action on AI safety. They've identified critical "red lines" to avoid AI misuse, like bioweapons and cyberattacks. This echoes Cold War cooperation to avert nuclear war. Is global collaboration the key to safeguarding our future with AI? Leading AI scientists from both Western and - [Global scramble for AI supremacy: rival nations pursue Europe's top AI start-ups](https://www.raid.tech/insights/global-scramble-for-ai-supremacy-rival-nations-pursue-europes-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) as countries beyond the US and China vie to become major players. The Financial Times - [EU regulatory review of prop trader capital requirements under scrutiny](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-regulatory-review-of-prop-trader-capital-requirements-under-scrutiny) - European Union to review capital requirements for non-bank financial firms. Will the new rules level the playing field or leave prop traders cautious? European Union regulatory watchdogs are set to initiate a review of capital requirements for proprietary trading groups, buy-side firms, and broker-dealers without banking licenses. Scheduled for April, the review is anticipated to address - [House votes to ban TikTok over national security concerns, but Senate fate uncertain](https://www.raid.tech/insights/house-votes-to-ban-tiktok-over-national-security-concerns) - House passes potential TikTok ban, but will it fly in the Senate? Debate rages on national security vs. free speech and economic concerns. The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing national security risks. The legislation compels TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to - [EU approves gig worker rules](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-approves-gig-worker-rules) - European Union approved landmark directives granting rights like paid leave to millions of gig workers. However, challenges remain, such as harmonisation across states and potential platform cost increases. EU ministers have approved rules to determine the employment status of approximately 28 million gig economy workers, including those at Uber and Deliveroo. The directive, a significant - [Latin America pushes for AI rules to secure democracy, boost economy](https://www.raid.tech/insights/latin-america-pushes-for-ai-rules-to-secure-democracy-boost-economy/) - In the quest to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), Latin America is stepping into the arena, with Mexico leading the charge through the National Artificial Intelligence Alliance. Senator Alejandra Lagunes emphasises the need for a balanced approach in crafting regulations that foster economic benefits while mitigating potential harms, such as election disinformation and digital harassment. "Regulating - [USIBC launches AI task force to deepen US-India collaboration](https://www.raid.tech/insights/usibc-launches-ai-task-force-to-deepen-us-india-collaboration) - The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched its AI Task Force (AI-TF), aimed at fostering alignment between US and Indian leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative, operating under the auspices of USIBC, seeks to advance AI concepts and principles, drive multistakeholder processes, and promote the development and commercialisation of AI technologies. Led by USIBC - [Lack of transparency and child safety: key concerns in Italy's ChatGPT probe](https://www.raid.tech/insights/lack-of-transparency-and-child-safety-key-concerns-in-italys-chatgpt-probe/) - OpenAI is under investigation by Italy's data protection authority over suspicions of violating European Union privacy with its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The Italian authority, Garante, has not disclosed specific details but has given OpenAI 30 days to respond to the allegations. The potential breaches, which could attract fines of up to €20 million or 4% - [US and China to collaborate on AI safety, despite tensions](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-and-china-to-collaborate-on-ai-safety-despite-tensions/) - Despite tense trade relations and differing regulatory approaches, the US and China have agreed to work together on ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence (AI). This was announced by Arati Prabhakar, the White House's top science adviser, speaking to the Financial Times. Prabhakar acknowledged the "steps taken" towards future AI collaboration with China and stressed - [Bipartisan legislation set to ban TikTok in US amid security concerns](https://www.raid.tech/insights/bipartisan-legislation-set-to-ban-tiktok-in-us-amid-security-concerns) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Republican Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, has proposed legislation that would require ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, to divest control of the platform within 165 days to avoid a ban on its distribution in the US app stores. This move, driven by security concerns, could impact - [Microsoft counters New York Times' AI lawsuit claims](https://www.raid.tech/insights/microsoft-counters-new-york-times-ai-lawsuit-claims) - In December 2023, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging that ChatGPT plagiarised its article. Microsoft responded with a motion to dismiss on March 4, 2024, criticising The New York Times' predictions about AI and news reporting as 'doomsday futurology.' In the filed brief, Microsoft argued against the claims, comparing - [EU probes Apple over blocking web apps to avoid App Store fees](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-probes-apple-over-blocking-web-apps-to-avoid-app-store-fees) - The European Union is investigating Apple's decision to disable "progressive web apps" (PWAs) in the European Union. This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of Apple's business practices, particularly its App Store dominance and the 30% commission it charges for in-app purchases. Apple claims disabling PWAs is necessary to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - [EU probes TikTok for potential child safety and privacy violations](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-probes-tiktok-for-potential-child-safety-and-privacy-violations) - European Union has launched investigations into TikTok over child protection and privacy concerns on its platform. These investigations are in response to allegations of addictive design, failure to enforce screen time limits, and inadequate age verification systems. The EU's Digital Services Act empowers authorities to penalize platforms for breaches, with potential fines of up to - [EU set to slap Apple with €500m fine over music streaming restrictions](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-set-to-slap-apple-with-e500m-fine-over-music-streaming-restrictions) - The European Commission is poised to impose a landmark €500 million fine on Apple for allegedly impeding access to music streaming services, marking a significant blow to the tech giant. The investigation centers on Apple's alleged prevention of music streamers from informing users about cheaper subscription options outside its app store, where it takes a - [Klaus Schwab foresees “The Intelligent Age” at World Governments Summit](https://www.raid.tech/insights/klaus-schwab-foresees-the-intelligent-age-at-world-governments-summit/) - World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab proclaimed a new era for humanity at the World Governments Summit: "The Intelligent Age." Fueled by the fourth industrial revolution's advancements, this era promises "many more opportunities and possibilities." Schwab relied on AI assistant ChatGPT to envision this future, where technology harmonises with human values and empowers individuals. However, - [EU pushes G20 for faster global corporate tax reform](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-pushes-g20-for-faster-global-corporate-tax-reform) - The EU plans to urge G20 nations to finalise a global corporate tax deal that would impact tech giants like Google and Amazon. This "two-pillar" agreement, endorsed by G20 leaders in 2021, includes a global minimum tax rate of 15 per cent (already EU law) and a global levy on the world's 100 biggest companies. - [The importance of trust between businesses, consumers and all stakeholders in the digital sector](https://www.raid.tech/insights/importance-trust-between-businesses-consumers-and-all-stakeholders-digital-sector/) - The Trust Alliance Group writes exclusively for RAID on why trust is so vital in the complex online space In an interconnected world, trust has emerged as the linchpin holding together the digital sector's intricate web of businesses, consumers, and stakeholders. It drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and fuels prosperity. In this era of digital dominance, the - [EU and US diverge in crypto regulation approach](https://www.raid.tech/insights/eu-and-us-diverge-crypto-regulation-approach) - The rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has sparked a global conversation on the need for clear regulatory guidelines. The European Union's Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) legislation and the approach of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States are key examples of this regulatory evolution. - [Meta's Threads Launch Sees Strong Reaction From Competitors And Regulators](https://www.raid.tech/insights/metas-threads-launch-sees-strong-reaction-competitors-and-regulators) - Following the launch of the text-sharing app Threads last Thursday, Meta has seen a strong reaction from both competitors and regulators. Immediately following the launch, Twitter threatened legal action claiming that work carried out on the app by fired Twitter employees who were later employed by Meta constituted a violation of trade secrets. Meanwhile, regulators - [China fines Tencent and Ant as tech crackdown ends](https://www.raid.tech/insights/china-fines-tencent-and-ant-tech-crackdown-ends) - China has imposed a $985mn fine on the company Ant Group, a firm previously controlled by Ali Baba founder Jack Ma, as Beijing’s crackdown on the tech sector is expected to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, Tencent has been fined $410mn for regulatory breaches. This follows a wider regulatory pattern the Chinese government described as - [US judge limits Administration’s contact with social media companies](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-judge-limits-administrations-contact-social-media-companies) - A judge in America has ruled that officials in the Biden administration, alongside several federal agencies, must not contact social media companies with regard to content containing “protected free speech". The 155-page ruling follows a closely-watched case in which social media companies’ First Amendment rights were considered in the context of the government’s role in - [US and EU agree new data privacy framework](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-and-eu-agree-new-data-privacy-framework) - Our top story today is the agreement reached by the US and EU on data-sharing between the jurisdictions. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework represents a formal recognition that the US can offer adequate protection under GDPR for EU citizens’ data. This agreement with bring an end to 3 years of costly uncertainty for tech companies following the - [US judge rules that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision can proceed](https://www.raid.tech/insights/us-judge-rules-microsofts-acquisition-activision-can-proceed) - Our top story today is that a US judge has overruled an FTC challenge to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. As part of the lawsuit filed in December 2022, the FTC recently applied for a preliminary injunction to delay the $70 billion deal while antitrust investigations were ongoing. In a 53-page ruling Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley - [Broadcom gains conditional EU approval for VMware acquisition](https://www.raid.tech/insights/broadcom-gains-conditional-eu-approval-vmware-acquisition) - Our top story today is that Broadcom has gained conditional approval from the EU Commission to acquire VMware for $61bn. After Broadcom announced plans to make the acquisition in May 2022, the Commission’s investigation found that the initial deal could harm the worldwide supply of FC HBAs by reducing interoperability between VMware’s software and competitors’ hardware. - [Can technology be part of the solution to enhance privacy?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-technology-be-part-solution-enhance-privacy) - Tech companies and governmental organisations exchanged views on the role of technology in privacy at CPDP2023 “Data is powering so much innovation in the computing space. But what's also clearly front of mind Is the infection point of AI,” Anthony Chavez, Vice President of Product Management, Google told CPDP2023 on the Privacy through Innovation panel. - [Can regulators get ahead of the AI curve?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/can-regulators-get-ahead-ai-curve) - Regulators and policymakers from Europe and the US joined big tech to debate the challenges and opportunities of AI regulation at CPDP Conference. RAID Director Ben Avison caught some pertinent comments from expert speakers Leonardo Cervera-Navas, Director, European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) said: “AI regulation is a new adventure, different from data protection; it is - [Microsoft granted UK extension in Activision acquisition](https://www.raid.tech/insights/microsoft-granted-uk-extension-activision-acquisition) - Our top story today is that Microsoft has been granted a 6-week extension on the UK deadline to complete its $69bn acquisition of Activision. The deadline, originally 18th July, has now been extended to the 29th August. The UK’s CMA originally blocked the deal in April with the extension following a new proposal for the acquisition - [Global tech regulators join forces at RAID Digital and anticipate “big success” of RAID Physical in Brussels, 26 September](https://www.raid.tech/insights/global-tech-regulators-join-forces-at-raid-digital-and-anticipate-big-success-of-raid-physical-in-brussels-26-september) - Policymakers, regulators and industry from all over the world met at RAID Digital on 3rd May and resolved to build bridges to improve the Regulation of AI, the Internet and Data (RAID) worldwide. The virtual conference precedes RAID Physical, which takes place in Brussels on 26th September. “We need to build bridges to reach common - [VP Jourova invokes Asimov’s laws to safeguard “truth and reality”](https://www.raid.tech/insights/vp-jourova-invokes-asimovs-laws-to-safeguard-truth-and-reality/) - In her recent op-ed for the Financial Times, Vera Jourova, a European Commission representative, underscores the critical role of labelling AI-generated content, coinciding with the European Union's unveiling of groundbreaking legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for safe and ethical use. The legislation responds to the pressing need for a comprehensive rulebook to govern - [FTC highlights concerns over AI's impact on creative professionals](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ftc-highlights-concerns-over-ais-impact-on-creative-professionals/) - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report summarising insights from an October 2023 virtual roundtable on the use and impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creative fields. The roundtable included music, filmmaking, and software development professionals who expressed benefits and concerns regarding generative AI. Notable concerns included unauthorised collection and use of past - [AI could disrupt nearly half of the world's jobs, Georgieva urges action](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ai-could-disrupt-nearly-half-of-the-worlds-jobs-georgieva-urges-action/) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that almost 40% of jobs worldwide could be impacted by the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), potentially exacerbating global inequality. IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva, in a blog post ahead of the World Economic Forum, urged governments to establish social safety nets and retraining programs to address the consequences - [Davos: Li Qiang urges human-centric AI and dismantling trade "obstacles"](https://www.raid.tech/insights/davos-li-qiang-urges-human-centric-ai-and-dismantling-trade-obstacles/) - Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasised the need for human control over machines, advocating a human-oriented approach to AI development. He stressed the importance of guiding AI in a direction that supports humanity's progress and highlighted the necessity of establishing a red line in AI development to prevent - [Quantum computing will bring ‘cybersecurity Armageddon’](https://www.raid.tech/insights/quantum-computing-will-bring-cybersecurity-armageddon/) - IBM's GM of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Ana Paula Assis, warns that quantum computing will lead to a "cybersecurity Armageddon" by the end of the decade, catching governments and businesses unprepared. Quantum computers, with their parallel processing power, will render existing encryption systems obsolete. While some governments are taking action, businesses lack a roadmap - [Big bite from a bear: Apple fined $13.7 million in Russia](https://www.raid.tech/insights/big-bite-from-a-bear-apple-fined-13-7-million-in-russia/) - Apple has paid a $13.7 million fine to Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service for violating anti-monopoly laws. The fine resulted from Apple's App Store rules, which prohibited iOS developers from informing users about external payment options within the app and restricting alternative payment methods. Despite previously disagreeing with the ruling, Apple complied with the fine on - [FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over consumer risk concerns](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ftc-opens-investigation-into-openai-over-consumer-risk-concerns) - Our top story today is that the FTC has opened an investigation into OpenAI over false information and data privacy concerns on ChatGPT. The US regulator sent a 20-page letter to OpenAI requesting information and records in relation to risks to consumers and other regulatory concerns. A key question in the letter related to the company’s - [Deloitte: What does the future hold for Generative AI and legal services?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/deloitte-what-does-the-future-hold-for-generative-ai-and-legal-services) - Bruce Braude, Deloitte Global Chief Technology Officer – Legal and Isabel Parker, Partner, Deloitte share their expert perspective. The potential of Generative AI in legal has captured the imagination in ways unmatched in other professional services. Given its heavy reliance on precedent and legislation, and the prevalence of text generation and review as its core - [The age of the Service Robots](https://www.raid.tech/insights/the-age-of-the-service-robots) - For many years robots have been an indispensable part of industrial production. Over the next three years 1.3 million additional production robots will enter service. How far has research in robotics and artificial intelligence come? In what direction is development going? Will robots replace humans one day? A conversation with Frank Kirchner, Head of Research - [Artifical Intelligence versus Credit Manager: Who makes the best decisions?](https://www.raid.tech/interview/artifical-intelligence-versus-credit-manager-who-makes-the-best-decisions) - Man or machine? A question that has fascinated for decades. 20 years ago the reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov was beaten in a game by the computer Deep Blue for the first time. Today it is all about the Asian game of Go as the South Korean champion Lee Sedol was defeated by Google’s - [How Big Data can improve urban life](https://www.raid.tech/insights/how-big-data-can-improve-urban-life) - With funding from the European Research Council, Professor Rob Kitchin of Ireland’s National Institute of Regional and Spatial Analysis is finding out how to leverage Big Data to improve city life Modern cities generate a flood of data, and much of it is public. Transport companies know how their trains, buses and cars are travelling. - [Is Artificial Intelligence Turning Financial Services on its Head](https://www.raid.tech/comment/is-artificial-intelligence-turning-financial-services-on-its-head) - Of all the industries facing digital transformation, none face as turbulent an upheaval as financial services. The potential re-invention of industry models and re-definition of operational benchmarks made possible by Artificial Intelligence comes not a moment too soon for a sector being pressured from all sides to let go of its many outdated structures. Banks, - [NI Debuts Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) Lab to Promote Innovation and Collaboration](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ni-debuts-industrial-internet-of-things-iot-lab-to-promote-innovation-and-collaboration) - NI Industrial IoT Lab is a space where companies can work together on Industrial IoT technologies and solutions The provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the opening of the new NI Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters. The NI Industrial IoT Lab focuses - [What we can learn from robot ethics](https://www.raid.tech/insights/what-we-can-learn-from-robot-ethics) - The British Standards Institute (BSI) recently released a new set of standards for the ethical design of robots and robotic devices. The standards highlight the growing need for guidelines on robotic safety, contact with human beings, robotic deception, addiction and possible sexism or racism exhibited by self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Here, Graham Mackrell, managing - [China’s Clean Tech opportunities](https://www.raid.tech/insights/chinas-clean-tech-opportunities) - Fred was invited as a signatory to the EU China urbanisation partnership summit in Beijing where he signed a cooperation agreement with the so called new regions around clean tech. The procedures where witnessed by EU President Juncker and Premier Li Keqiang of China. Here under his impressions of clean tech in China. China announced - [CASH and Idinvest Partners sign MOU for Strategic Cooperation at RAID 2017](https://www.raid.tech/insights/cash-and-idinvest-partners-sign-mou-for-strategic-cooperation-at-raid-2017) - Chinese Academy of Sciences Holdings Co., Ltd. (CASH) and Idinvest Partners have agreed to support the growth of European small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), their expansion into the Chinese market and to contribute to global green development. With the signing of the MOU on March 14th 2017 during the RAID 2017 conference in Paris, both - [Who will drive the cars of the future?](https://www.raid.tech/comment/who-will-drive-the-cars-of-the-future) - When self-driving cars arrive on our roads, and they soon will, it will be hard to deny that we’re living in a technological future. Driverless cars already exist in some forms, but they will hit the market in the early 2020s, and emerge with increasingly advanced capabilities over the coming decades. Very soon, we’ll be - [Internet of Things revolutionizes the renewable energy sector](https://www.raid.tech/comment/internet-of-things-revolutionizes-the-renewable-energy-sector) - Renewable energy investors need service providers who are familiar with the investment landscape at a local level, can adapt to the latest technologies, and have a clear vision of market evolution and regulations. It was this conclusion that led to the founding of Kaiserwetter Energy Asset Management, the world’s first Enertech company, in 2012. This - [Embrace a new public-private paradigm for greater innovation and productivity](https://www.raid.tech/comment/embrace-a-new-public-private-paradigm-for-greater-innovation-and-productivity) - At a time when the global technological race is seeing nearly every sector of industry trying to understand, pivot and capture the benefits that digital technologies can provide, the transformation of businesses as well as the new services they provide is disrupting what was considered to be the traditional measure of productivity. Now, whether you - [Get on Trend With Fintech](https://www.raid.tech/comment/get-on-trend-with-fintech) - Do you want to know what will drive 95% of all customer interactions by 2025? As a business owner of course you do – you want to keep ahead of the trends, after all. Well, the answer is simple – it is artificial intelligence. Interested in finding out more? In the infographic below, we have - [The customer must be at the centre of the digital strategy](https://www.raid.tech/comment/the-customer-must-be-at-the-centre-of-the-digital-strategy) - Break down internal barriers to deliver highly tailored products and services It’s easy to get obsessed with technology – it is the key enabler of today’s revolution – but the harder part of the transformation is cultural. It’s about putting the customer experience and their business outcomes at the centre of everything. That means realigning - [MaaS and the changing face of mobility](https://www.raid.tech/comment/maas-and-the-changing-face-of-mobility) - As congestion, high costs and environmental concerns make personal car ownership in cities an increasingly frustrating experience, and as technology begins to offer more attractive alternatives, we are seeing a shift away from individual modes of transport towards alternative mobility solutions that are consumed as a service. The shift towards Mobility as a Service (MaaS) - [Disrupt or die? Start with the fundamentals](https://www.raid.tech/comment/disrupt-or-die-start-with-the-fundamentals) - Your digital strategy must be driven by a clear understanding of the customer’s needs and the way your products relate to them. Digital transformation doesn’t require a radical rethink of a business model that previously brought success – it simply means leveraging better, more efficient technologies to meet and exceed customer expectations and allow data - [Digitising an increasingly competitive industry](https://www.raid.tech/comment/digitising-an-increasingly-competitive-industry) - Having been a nuclear industry player for over 50 years, we believe the industry’s future depends on its ability to fully embrace digital solutions in order to optimise costs and guarantee lead times. The complexity of today’s nuclear projects makes digital solutions essential for keeping deadlines, while respecting all of the safety and regulatory requirements. - [Tech regulation’s new order](https://www.raid.tech/interview/tech-regulations-new-order) - In this wide-ranging interview, Helen Dixon, Commissioner for Data Protection in Ireland contemplates a new architecture and governance of the internet arising from the battleground of technology regulation – and offers sound advice for data controllers RAID: How should policy and regulation balance the public benefits of technology with the interests of data protection? - ["Data protection should work for all people"](https://www.raid.tech/interview/data-protection-should-work-for-all-people) - In advance of RAID2021 (Regulation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet & Data) on 12 Oct, speaker Ventsislav Karadjov, Deputy Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) shares insights on the future of safeguarding privacy RAID: GDPR is seen as the global gold standard in data protection legislation, leading other regions of the world to start - [The Data Protection Authority’s balancing act](https://www.raid.tech/interview/the-data-protection-authoritys-balancing-act) - David Stevens, President of Belgium’s Data Protection Authority speaks exclusively to RAID about the need for greater collaboration between countries and sectors to keep in step with digitalisation. RAID: GDPR has become the global standard for data protection regulation, but technology and society has changed a lot since its implementation. What can regulators do - [With multilateralism, AI can tackle our gigantic challenges](https://www.raid.tech/interview/with-multilateralism-ai-can-tackle-our-gigantic-challenges) - Marco-Alexander Breit, Head of Task Force Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy shares views on the scope of AI systems and their regulation in Europe and beyond RAID: We are delighted you are speaking at RAID on the panel “Harnessing AI as it gets stronger, faster”. Firstly, - [Towards a global golden standard in data protection](https://www.raid.tech/interview/towards-a-global-golden-standard-in-data-protection) - Tine A. Larsen, President of Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) talks RAID through some domestic, European and international regulatory activities in a world of rapid innovation RAID: What are the specific local challenges for Luxembourg as a regulatory zone – does the benign taxation environment create a heavier caseload for you? Tine A. - [RAID 2021 unites a fragmented world in the Regulation of AI, Internet and Data](https://www.raid.tech/insights/raid-2021-unites-a-fragmented-world-in-the-regulation-of-ai-internet-and-data) - At RAID 2021 on 12th October, regulators and policymakers from Europe, the US and China united to debate the challenges and opportunities of the Regulation of Artificial intelligence, the Internet and Data (RAID). 40 speakers joined from the European Commission and Parliament, German Federal Ministry of Finance, US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, European Banking Authority, - [Making light work of dark patterns](https://www.raid.tech/insights/making-light-work-of-dark-patterns) - At a Privacy Laws & Business webinar, experts from Meta, Stanford, the Norwegian Consumer Council and Amadeus revealed the prevalence of dark patterns and what businesses, regulators and policymakers can do to prevent them. Ben Avison reports The term “dark patterns”, which is gaining traction both in regulatory and consumer parlance, was first coined - [Commissioner Reynders: RAID 2021 tackles “the most pressing questions on the EU’s mind”](https://www.raid.tech/insights/commissioner-reynders-raid-2021-tackles-the-most-pressing-questions-on-the-eus-mind) - European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders delivered the keynote address for RAID 2021 on 12 October Ladies and gentlemen, I begin by thanking our hosts, notably Prime Minister Jean Pierre Raffarin for the invitation. It is a pleasure to open today’s discussions where you will address key questions raised by the digital transitions. As it - [Commissioners, Ministers and Regulators from EU, China and US line up to speak at RAID Digital on May 4](https://www.raid.tech/insights/commissioners-ministers-and-regulators-from-eu-china-and-us-line-up-to-speak-at-raid-digital-on-may-4) - Government Ministers, Commissioners, central banks and other policy makers from Europe, the US and China are lining up to speak at RAID (Regulation of AI, Internet & Data) Digital on May 4 2022, with the theme of Creating Balance in a Precarious World. To join these policymakers and regulators online at RAID Digital, REGISTER HERE - [A bird’s eye view of privacy](https://www.raid.tech/comment/a-birds-eye-view-of-privacy) - Prof. Mette Birkedal Bruun, Director of the Danish National Research Foundation’s Centre for Privacy Studies shares her expectations of RAID Digital, and how history can help with today’s challenges How do you see the research in historical privacy concerning present-day privacy policy? While history may not hold direct lessons for the present, historical research - [Lawmakers and technologists strive for equilibrium at RAID (Regulation of Artificial intelligence, Internet and Data)](https://www.raid.tech/insights/lawmakers-and-technologists-strive-for-equilibrium-at-raid-regulation-of-artificial-intelligence-internet-and-data) - At RAID (Regulation of Artificial intelligence, Internet and Data) Digital on 4th May 2022, legislators, regulators and technology industry experts resolved to “create balance in a precarious world”. 40 speakers joined from the European Commission, European Parliament, UNESCO, national governments including the US, Canada, Germany and India, regulators and central banks, Meta, Deloitte and investors. - [Regulators and Meta lay the foundations of the metaverse at RAID](https://www.raid.tech/insights/regulators-and-meta-lay-the-foundations-of-the-metaverse-at-raid) - At RAID Digital on 4th May, experts from Meta, the UK Information Commissioner's Office, the Data Protection Commission Ireland and Deloitte uncovered the scale of opportunities and challenges presented by the metaverse and its regulation. Stefano Fratta, Privacy Policy Director, Meta described the metaverse as the successor to the desktop internet. “The metaverse is - [AI’s balancing Act](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ais-balancing-act) - Legislating AI involves weighing up a range of human and industrial concerns, as speakers from UNESCO, Meta, the European Commission, national government and regulators explored at RAID Digital When people think of the European Commission, they tend to think of legislation and regulation. But, as Juha Heikkilä, Adviser for Artificial Intelligence at the Directorate-General - [RAID’s “rich dialogue” unlocks global opportunities of tech governance](https://www.raid.tech/insights/raids-rich-dialogue-unlocks-global-opportunities-of-tech-governance) - At RAID (Regulation of Artificial intelligence, Internet and Data) H2 on October 10th, Online policymakers, regulators and industry united to work towards systems of “New Tech Governance for the New Globalization”. The biannual conference highlighted the need for industry, regulators and governments to work together to unlock a range of opportunities for society, trade and - [In technology we trust](https://www.raid.tech/insights/in-technology-we-trust) - Governments, regulators, companies or consumers – who should take responsibility for creating a safe and trustworthy digital environment? At RAID Digital on 4 May, Emma Wright, Director, Institute of AI and Partner at Harbottle & Lewis moderated a panel of experts comprising: Boštjan Koritnik, Minister of Public Administration, Government of Slovenia; Joanna Conway, Partner - [Is consent a panacea for online danger?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/is-consent-a-panacea-for-online-danger) - Does consent offer the best privacy and safety for internet users? And what are the issues around consent as a legal basis when it comes to children? Steve Wood, Consultant, Allen & Overy, Cecilia Álvarez, Director of Privacy Policy Engagement, EMEA, Meta and Martijn ten Bloemendal, Global Privacy Counsel, AbbVie dived deep into the subject - [Developing Trust in a Changing Internet](https://www.raid.tech/insights/developing-trust-in-a-changing-internet) - Who should take responsibility for online content: states, companies or consumers? How should we prepare for the metaverse and Web3? At the RAID conference in October 2022, Deloitte Partner Nick Seeber, Allen & Overy Partner Maeve Hanna, Christel Schaldemose MEP and EDPS Director Leonardo Cervera Navas tackled the big questions from Ioanna Noula of the - [Walking the tightrope between online safety and privacy](https://www.raid.tech/insights/walking-the-tightrope-between-online-safety-and-privacy) - What are governments and tech companies doing with regard to digital safeguarding, and how can we ensure that we achieve the right balance with other digital rights? At RAID H2 conference in October 2022 Prof. Victoria Baines, IT Livery Company Professor of IT, Gresham College opened the debate between Thomas Van der Valk, Privacy Policy - [What Are the Regulatory Challenges Posed by Generative AI?](https://www.raid.tech/insights/what-are-the-regulatory-challenges-posed-by-generative-ai) - Generative AI systems, which can produce human-like text, images, and design, have become widely used in society. Generative AI companies and apps like ChatGPT, Jasper and Stability AI have been attracting increased investments. Alongside the rising adoption of such tech are the concerns it raises in the AI governance community. A particular concern is that - [Ensuring children’s privacy online in a fragmented policy landscape](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ensuring-childrens-privacy-online-in-a-fragmented-policy-landscape) - How to best protect children’s privacy online is a huge challenge for policymakers, regulatory authorities, parents and educators, technology companies and children themselves. Jurisdictions have various policies at different stages of development, with little national, regional and international alignment between them. Consequently, data controllers and processers are left struggling to understand the role they may - [More action needed as European Parliament votes on “milestone” AI Act – Workday](https://www.raid.tech/comment/more-action-needed-as-european-parliament-votes-on-milestone-ai-act-workday) - As the European Parliament votes on the EU AI Act, Jens-Henrik Jeppesen, Senior Director – Corporate Affairs – EMEA & APJ at Workday weighs up this important milestone towards the world’s first AI law Today, the European Parliament voted on its amendments to the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act, commonly known as the AI Act. The - [EC welcomes agreement on Data Act between European Parliament and the Council of the EU](https://www.raid.tech/insights/ec-welcomes-agreement-on-data-act-between-european-parliament-and-the-council-of-the-eu) - [Source: European Commission] The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU, on the European Data Act, proposed by the Commission in February 2022. Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution fuels exponential growth with projected data volume set to skyrocket in the coming years. A - [New Digital Man beast one won't may kind rule](https://www.raid.tech/insights/adding-a-new-digital) - There’s such a thing as “too much information”, especially for the companies scaling out their sales operations. That’s why Attentive was born in 2015 help sales teams make their increasing pipelines simpler to manage. 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