The UK’s National AI Strategy shores up its strengths – but who will benefit?
A new National AI Strategy will help co-ordinate the UK's considerable AI capabilities but Big Tech might draw the greatest benefit, critics warn.
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Hong Kong’s uncertain tech future
Previously an entrepôt for western technology firms, the city-state is being bound ever closer to the economy of mainland China.
If Boris Johnson wants Amazon to pay fair taxes, he has to do more than ask
Boris Johnson confronted Jeff Bezos over Amazon's UK tax bill. But is he doing enough to ensure Amazon pays fair taxes?
After a year of limbo a EU-US data privacy agreement still hangs in the balance
Last year, the Privacy Shield was invalidated by the CJEU. A year on, talks haven't yielded an alternative solution.
Big cloud providers face new regulatory hurdles in banking
The financial services industry is embracing cloud. But this is creating risks that will likely mean more regulatory scrutiny of providers in future.
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Why is China cracking down on its tech industry?
The Chinese government is on a regulatory crusade against its tech industry. Its motivations are complex.
Facebook’s Novi digital wallet has big regulatory hurdles ahead
The social network's latest foray into digital payments is unlikely to have a smooth ride when it comes to regulatory approval.
UK prepares to implement its Big Tech-taming competition policy
Plans for a "pro-competition regime" for digital markets post-Brexit have been revealed, and could have far-reaching consequences for major tech companies.
Should cloud providers take steps to avoid another NSO scandal?
Servers from four cloud providers, including AWS, are thought to have been used to facilitate human rights violations. Should these companies be more proactive in policing their servers?
The UK is renegotiating its relationship with Big Tech
Liz Truss's visit to Silicon Valley could be a precursor to a new type of relationship between the UK and the world's leading tech firms.
Bankers beware: Big Tech’s investment in fintech is growing
Tech giants are investing heavily in fintech, potentially eroding legacy banks' positions in consumer finance even as they partner with them.
Could the US and EU really work together to rein in Big Tech?
The US and EU have agreed to collaborate on tech regulation, but the road ahead could be rocky.
The EU could intervene to curb Big Tech’s IoT market dominance
Big Tech is tightening its grip on IoT, and the EU is poised to step in. But will this create a more innovative and competitive market?
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