Are the U.S. and Europe Digital Allies or Adversaries?
As the global economy pivots toward digital innovation and AI supremacy, tensions are mounting not just between rivals like the U.S. and China, but also among traditional allies. In a panel discussion hosted by The National Interest on May 8, policy experts unpacked both the growing friction and potential cooperation between the United States, the United Kingdom, […]
New Zealand’s coalition should shelve the ‘Fair Digital News Bargaining’ Bill before it drives local news to extinction
Some ideas are popular enough to be given another chance. First proposed by the previous Labour government of New Zealand, the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill has found a new lease on life among members of the new ruling coalition. On the second of July, Minister of Media and Communications and member of the National […]
Is the future of 6GHz hybrid?
Although both mobile operators and the Wi-Fi industry declared victories following the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai last December, the agreement allows for both licensed and unlicensed operations in the 6GHz band. This differs from the two most prominent schools of spectrum, American and Chinese, where the 6GHz spectrum is predominantly allocated to Wi-Fi […]
Will The EU AI Act Spark Innovation, or Put The Brakes on Progress?
The Consumer Choice Center are wondering if the EU’s recent AI Act will actually encourage innovation, or put the brakes on it. Given the crossover in compliance between the UK FCA regs and EU legislation this stuff matters, as it’s hard for start-ups to effectively go it alone on AI compliance. Here’s the word; On […]
Britain’s pro-innovation approach will help strengthen its global AI position
The United Kingdom’s Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property Jonathan Berry, 5th Viscount Camrose, has thankfully reaffirmed Britain’s rational approach to AI regulation. The UK was already 3rd in global AI research and home to a third of Europe’s AI businesses. It is now well-positioned to become a global innovation hub and a world example of how […]
EU’s Digital Decade: Europe’s big ideas mean nothing if they are poorly executed
The EU’s ‘Digital Decade’ faces challenges, including public sector delays, market overheating, and an additional price tag of at least €250 billion, which may hinder reform success across Europe. A more realistic and critical approach is needed, writes Eglė Markevičiūtė. Eglė Markevičiūtė is the head of Digital & Innovation Policy for the Consumer Choice Center and the […]
LES TÉLÉCOMS SONT EN GUERRE CONTRE LE STREAMING
Cette opposition ne nuira qu’aux consommateurs, alors que certains coûts contrôlés par les Etats pourraient tout aussi bien être réduits. En mai dernier, le commissaire européen pour le Marché intérieur, Thierry Breton, a proposé de faire contribuer les plateformes au développement de l’infrastructure numérique, comme les réseaux 5G, ce qui a suscité des réactions mitigées. […]
Commissioner Breton’s Fair Share demands address the wrong recipient
The EU’s proposal to make platforms contribute to developing digital infrastructure may seem reasonable and easy to help telco operators, but it would create more problems than it solves. Last May, Commissioner Breton proposed making platforms contribute to developing digital infrastructure, such as 5G networks, which received mixed reactions. Some voices in the telecom industry […]
Three priorities for the new European Parliament president
Tomorrow, the European Parliament will elect its new president. As the cases of Omicron spike around Europe, ensuring European solidarity in the face of the new strain will be one of the new president’s top challenges. The sudden death of David Sassoli, praised for keeping the parliament running during the crisis, leaves big shoes to […]
A Crypto Surveillance Mandate In the Infrastructure Bill Must Be Rejected
A Crypto Surveillance Mandate In the Infrastructure Bill Must Be Rejected Washington, D.C. — Today, the US House is expected to take a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that contains vast implications for cryptocurrency users. Hidden inside is an amendment to tax code 6050I that could make receiving and failing to correctly report a digital asset […]
The EU and the U.S. Need a Common Digital Market Strategy to Counter China
The past few weeks have been hardly an easy time for Facebook.Frances Haugen’s leak, combined with a six-hour blackout last week, has reinforced some politicians’ desire to further regulateFacebook, or even completely break it up, as proposed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. However, while the EU and U.S. are thinking long and hard about their next move against big tech, China has […]
Bagaimana Kebijakan Regulasi Mata Uang Kripto yang Tepat?
Mata uang kripto, atau yang juga akrab disebut cryptocurrency, saat ini menjadi salah satu medium investasi dan transaksi yang mengalami peningkatan yang sangat pesat. Saat ini, kita bisa membeli berbagai produk mata uang kripto dengan sangat mudah melalui banyak sekali platform yang tersedia di dunia maya. Tidak sedikit pula mereka yang mendapatkan banyak keuntungan dari […]
