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Tech after the elections: what to expect from a Labour government

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Conan D'Arcy
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This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Megan to cover topics such as how platforms will be expected to handle electoral content online, concerns about the risk of generative AI to democracy, and the most immediate policy priorities of a potential incoming Labour government (including on regulatory innovation and employment rights).

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Tech after the elections: what to expect from a Republican Presidency

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Conan D'Arcy
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This week, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Ugonma Nwankwo to discuss the political debates tech companies have to navigate as central players in the modern electoral process. They identify how events from the Cambridge Analytica scandal to the de-platforming of former President Trump from top social media sites have contributed to politicizing the role of tech platforms and the…

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The 2024 elections: where next for the “Techlash”?

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Ana Gradinaru
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Social media and content-sharing platforms are now an integral part of electoral processes, acting as a conduit for the campaigning of and advertising by parties and candidates, and a forum for public discourse. The 2024 elections present unique challenges arising from the scale and significance of the votes. If tech companies are perceived to have performed poorly during…

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The State of the Border: Business Experience of the UK Border 2023

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Emma Morris
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GC and Clearborder have published their third annual State of the Border review of the operation of the UK border. At the centre of the report is the largest annual public survey of border users in the UK on their experience in using the border in 2023.

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A Hard Day's Right: A Brit’s experience of Trump’s base

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Joe Armitage
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CPAC – the Conservative Political Action Conference – is a bewildering experience for a British immigrant to the US whose understanding of what constitutes ‘right-wing’ is completely unreflective of the Republican party’s most vocal and influential contingent. I expected sophisticated panel discussions espousing the virtues of supply-side economics and speeches…

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Former UK Minister Seema Kennedy on third party litigation funding and the tech sector

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Conan D'Arcy
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This week on Top in Tech Conan is joined by Senior Adviser Seema Kennedy to discuss the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, third-party litigation funding within the Bill, why it matters to the tech sector, and which other sectors could be impacted by the amendments in the bill.

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Global Month Ahead: Iranian elections, Russia's presidential election, UK spring budget

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Alex Dawson
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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come.

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Evolutionary, not revolutionary: Thoughts on a potential second Trump term

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Erin Caddell
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The questions come in from across the country and around the globe: “Are you going to blow up the world?” “Trump can’t serve a third term… can he?!” “Is the Inflation Reduction Act toast?” And, perhaps the most thought-provoking: “If Trump wins a second term, would you recommend global investors underweight the US due to the political volatility likely to result?”

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The future of AI in the UAE

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Conan D'Arcy
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In an increasingly competitive regional landscape, the UAE emerges as a focal point for AI investment and innovation. Last week at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE's Minister of State for AI, Omar al-Ulama, backed OpenAI’s statements that the country can become a global leader in testing regulation for AI technology. To talk about this and more, Conan is joined…

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Decarbonizing Europe: Navigating the policies and politics of energy in the EU Green Deal

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Anikó Zsebik
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On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonisation and competitiveness, their…

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The government response to the AI White Paper: How will the UK govern artificial intelligence?

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Megan Stagman
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This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Theresa Duemchen to discuss the UK government announcement about how it plans to approach AI regulation. They explore the contents of the announcement (including both the voluntary and potential mandatory obligations for companies in this space); the various new consultations that will be opened on issues like copyright…

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Is the US ready to pass child online safety legislation?

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Conan D'Arcy
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This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Ugonma to discuss child online safety and privacy in the United States, following a dramatic hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee. While there is momentum for passing legislation, the likelihood of it happening in the near future is unlikely due to a myriad of factors, including the limited election-year…

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Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai on the future of the tech sector and regulation in Southeast Asia

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Conan D'Arcy
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This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai to talk about the economic and commercial dynamics of Southeast Asia, the development of the region's tech sector and how local technology platforms are competing with their Chinese and American peers. They discuss the impact of US-China decoupling on investment flows into the region, what that…

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Global Month Ahead: US presidential election, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Presidential election in Indonesia.

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Dedi Dinarto
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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come.

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The Politics of 2024: the view from Asia, Americas, Middle East and Europe

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Stephen Adams
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In both corporate and investor advisory, Global Counsel’s seats in Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe give our teams a perspective that links the particular in each market to global trends and themes. We have put these linkages at the centre of our review of The Politics of 2024. 

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Davos 2024: Tech policy insights and on the ground analysis from the WEF annual meeting.

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Josh Bates
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This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman, Director for UK tech policy, is joined by Associate Josh Bates to talk about their time at the World Economic Forum's 2024 annual meeting in Davos. They cover the changes in Davos they have witnessed over the years, the heightened focus on tech policy debates, and the attendance of a new generation of tech leaders. The…

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Position for uncertainty: global macro themes for 2024

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David Skilling
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The world is undergoing rapid change, but the direction of developments is not always obvious. This is especially so in 2024. Our ten macro themes reflect this reality. Governments, corporates and investors around the world will have to deal with an uncertain environment and ensure they are prepared for a wide range of outcomes and risks.

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Tech regulation in France after the government reshuffle

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Ana Gradinaru
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French politics is in a state of flux following Emmanuel Macron's high stakes cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Gabriel Attal, France's youngest ever PM. These changes come at a time where France is the leading EU member state in regulating tech. This week on Top in Tech, Conan is joined by Ana Gradinaru, Director for Tech policy at Global Counsel, to talk about…

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