The technology industry is dragging its heels on digital inclusion
The recent Digital Inclusion Benchmark reveals 'weak' commitments on AI ethics and a dearth of impact assessment.
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Google’s Glupteba takedown highlights Big Tech’s growing role in cyber defence
Google's disruption of the Glupteba botnet follows efforts by the US government to collaborate with Big Tech on cybersecurity. Experts call for 'agreed-upon principles' to oversee this partnership.
UK experts call for more joined-up tech regulation
As Europe forges ahead with its Digital Markets Act, a more co-ordinated approach between Britain's tech regulators is needed, a Lords committee heard this week.
Lloyd v Google ruling could protect Big Tech – and smaller businesses
Google's victory in an appeal against a class-action lawsuit could make it harder for privacy groups to pursue Big Tech - and smaller businesses - through the courts.
Google Plex cancelled: Is Big Tech going cold on financial services?
The decision by Google to shelve plans to launch bank accounts shows the march of Big Tech into financial services is not going to be a smooth one.
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Facebook’s outage could strengthen the case for breaking it up
The simultaneous outage at Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp came at an awkward time for Mark Zuckerberg's company, as it battles court proceedings which could lead to its break-up.
Is a coordinated international approach the way to regulate Big Tech?
Australia, the EU and the UK could develop a shared antitrust framework to rein in tech's biggest names. But is an international regulatory approach a realistic prospect?
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.
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.
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.
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