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TPX23: Keynote Speech by Gregory Francis

In his keynote address at TPX23, Access Partnership’s CEO, Gregory Francis, outlined the organisation’s mission to enhance global access to...

3 Oct 2023 Opinion
TPX23: Keynote Speech by Gregory Francis
The Key Policy Frameworks Governing AI in India

The Key Policy Frameworks Governing AI in India

India is in the process of formulating and implementing policy frameworks to govern various aspects of AI regulation. While comprehensive...

2 Oct 2023 Latest AI Thought Leadership
Access Alert: European Commission opens targeted consultation on the EU Space Law

Access Alert: European Commission opens targeted consultation on the EU Space Law

The European Commission has just opened a targeted consultation on the EU Space Law, which will legislate on safety, resilience,...

29 Sep 2023 Opinion
Babble on Babel

Babble on Babel

Picture this: You’re on a business trip, and you’ve just entered a room full of potential partners, but you can’t...

29 Sep 2023 Opinion
Smart cities solution in pioneering a new era of transportation efficiency: Unleashing the power of urban air mobility

Smart cities solution in pioneering a new era of transportation efficiency: Unleashing the power of urban air mobility

Introduction Transportation plays a crucial role in shaping our cities and economies. With the rapid expansion of urban areas, traditional...

29 Sep 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: Azerbaijan Enacts National Space Legislation

Access Alert: Azerbaijan Enacts National Space Legislation

The body of law governing space-related activities, also called “Space Law”, was until recently primarily made up of five international...

28 Sep 2023 Opinion
Introducing Access Partnership’s Global AI Insight Project

Introducing Access Partnership’s Global AI Insight Project

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In collaboration with government officials and other key stakeholders, Access...

27 Sep 2023 AI Policy Lab
Forging a path forward: Achieving global regulation of hybrid FSO and RF satellites

Forging a path forward: Achieving global regulation of hybrid FSO and RF satellites

As we embrace the ever-growing world of connectivity and data transformation, the telecommunications industry has shifted significantly towards satellite-based technologies....

26 Sep 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: The Online Safety Bill awaits Royal Assent – what does this mean for businesses operating in the UK?

Access Alert: The Online Safety Bill awaits Royal Assent – what does this mean for businesses operating in the UK?

The UK’s Online Safety Bill has passed through the final stages of parliamentary scrutiny and will shortly come into effect,...

21 Sep 2023 Opinion
From East to West: Regional Approaches to AI Governance (Sep 2023)

From East to West: Regional Approaches to AI Governance (Sep 2023)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape, promising revolutionary advancements while raising concerns about its ethical, privacy, and...

15 Sep 2023 AI Policy Lab
A CIO’s guide: Data and privacy challenges in the age of AI and digital transformation

A CIO’s guide: Data and privacy challenges in the age of AI and digital transformation

As companies capitalise on generative AI and digital transformation tools to improve business performance and productivity, it is crucial they...

15 Sep 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: South Africa publishes revised Tourism Green Paper for public comments

Access Alert: South Africa publishes revised Tourism Green Paper for public comments

On 30 August 2023, the Ministry of Tourism published its Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in...

11 Sep 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023: Prediction Scorecard

Tech Policy Trends 2023: Prediction Scorecard

Access Partnership has been at the forefront of monitoring and influencing the global technology landscape since 1999. For the past...

4 Sep 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: 5G is just around the corner in LATAM

Access Alert: 5G is just around the corner in LATAM

Haga clic aquí para leer este publicación en Español. Recently, three LATAM markets – the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Colombia...

31 Aug 2023 Opinion
APEC Supply Chain Resilience

APEC Supply Chain Resilience

In the face of increasing trade complexity and disruptions across the globe, there is an urgent need to build greater...

31 Aug 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: Exploring new frontiers of space policy, regulation, and sustainability – India’s historic Moon landing with Chandrayaan 3

Access Alert: Exploring new frontiers of space policy, regulation, and sustainability – India’s historic Moon landing with Chandrayaan 3

On 23 August 2023, at 18:02 IST, history was made as the Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft successfully landed on the South...

30 Aug 2023 Opinion
Evolving cyber governance in the US

Evolving cyber governance in the US

Today, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its report on the Vulnerability Disclosure Policy program, indicating that...

25 Aug 2023 Opinion
AI and microelectronics: Navigating the policy maze in the era of neural implants

AI and microelectronics: Navigating the policy maze in the era of neural implants

The advent of microelectronics and AI has opened the door for the development and application of neural implants – devices...

23 Aug 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: Exploring the FinTech landscape in Saudi Arabia

Access Alert: Exploring the FinTech landscape in Saudi Arabia

Background Saudi Arabia’s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) and subsequent FinTech Strategy Implementation Plan, both part of Vision 2030, aim...

23 Aug 2023 Opinion
Bluetooth interference: causes and potential solutions

Bluetooth interference: causes and potential solutions

Entering a crowded place, such as a train station during rush hour, can produce unexpected behaviour on your shiny Bluetooth...

21 Aug 2023 Opinion
Access Alert: Saudi Digital Government Authority’s Public Consultation on Regulatory Framework

Access Alert: Saudi Digital Government Authority’s Public Consultation on Regulatory Framework

On 13 August 2023, the Saudi Digital Government Authority (DGA) launched a public consultation on the Licensing Regulatory Framework for...

18 Aug 2023 Opinion