All articles by Laurie Clarke
Laurie Clarke
UK aims to be ‘technology hub’ for global economy
Trade secretary Liz Truss says technology will be at the heart of the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements. But can ‘Global Britain’ be a technology leader?
EU stakes claim to technological sovereignty in new China deal
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment shows the bloc is not content with being a junior partner to the US in the battle for tech supremacy.
Where regulation has failed, could a workers’ union hold Google to account?
Employees at Google’s parent company, Alphabet, have formed a union to address the company’s impact on society.
How digitisation will underpin the post-pandemic recovery
Policymakers around the world are supporting digital skills, SMEs and infrastructure to future-proof their economies.
Europe’s Digital Markets Act: A shift to proactive Big Tech regulation
European Commission proposes a proactive approach to regulating the Big Tech “gatekeepers” with its Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.
Make Amazon Pay: The global movement demanding change from the tech giant
An international coalition of workers, social justice organisations and politicians call for legislative action that could impact how digital businesses treat workers.
Marietje Schaake: EU needs to think bigger than Big Tech
The former MEP and pioneer of the EU’s digital agenda says cracking down on tech giants alone will not deliver its strategic aims.
How AI is tracking illegal fishing vessels on the high seas
Until recently, enforcement agencies have been trying to police the waves like they would a city. But tracking platforms that incorporate artificial intelligence are pointing the way to the future of enforcement on the high seas.
Beyond diversity training: how to improve black representation in tech
The Black Lives Matter movement prompted calls for meaningful action on racial equality. Employers need to rethink their approaches.
How retailers are fending off Amazon this Christmas
The prospect of a Christmas lockdown looms over much of the northern hemisphere. Retailers are scrambling to prepare for a digital Christmas.