Opinion
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...
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...
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...
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...
Access Alert: China announces plans for a second mega-constellation, status of its first system remains unknown
As part of the global momentum around mega-constellations, China first announced plans to establish such a system in 2020. This...
Access Alert: Japan’s plan for the G7 AI Hiroshima Process
Japan’s Strategic AI Council recently published its plans to make progress on the G7 Hiroshima AI Process. To recap, the...
Access Alert: Saudi Arabia invites participation in Space Radiocommunication Spectrum Outlook consultation
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) recently published a consultation for its forthcoming Space Radiocommunication Spectrum Outlook. Continuing...
Access Alert: U.S. President Biden signs Executive Order restricting investments in China’s tech sector
On 9 August, U.S. President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14105 Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies...
Access Alert: Indonesia launches state-backed Crypto-Asset Exchange, Clearing House, and Depository Manager
The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI) of Indonesia has established a state-backed crypto-asset exchange, clearing house, and depository manager....
Access Alert: The Competition Commission of South Africa releases the Final Report on the Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry
On 31 July 2023, the Competition Commission of South Africa released a long-awaited report on competition issues affecting online intermediation...
Access Alert: Saudi Arabia establishes International Centre for AI Research and Ethics
In the wake of the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Mohammed bin...
Launch of The State of Healthcare Supply Chains report with NCAPEC
Access Partnership is proud to have developed “The State of Healthcare Supply Chains in APEC” report in partnership with the...
AI Dreams: The Regulator’s Dilemma
The debate around AI regulation has focused extensively on what should happen, but in a world of conflicting interests, complex...
Access Alert: Lebanon harnesses the power of generative AI to build its digital future
Overview On 20 July, the inaugural session of a conference cycle on Web3 dynamics and opportunities in Lebanon was held...
Enabling productivity growth in Australia
Key takeaways from Competition in Digital Markets – Part III: Driving Productivity Growth in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities for Digital...
Access Alert: Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic launch industry body for advanced AI
Four of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies have joined forces to create the Frontier Model Forum. The body,...
Launch of Supply Chain Resilience Toolkit with NCAPEC
Access Partnership is proud to have developed the Supply Chain Resilience Toolkit in partnership with The National Centre for APEC...
Access Alert: AI Data Harvesting – Ethical? Monopolistic?
Large language models and their dependence on data harvesting Many creatives and authors believe that their online stories and posts...
Access Alert: China unveils final version of generative AI rules
On 13 July 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released its official guidelines for generative artificial intelligence (AI) services...
Access Alert: Uganda follows growing trend, implements digital services tax law
On 11 July 2023, Uganda’s parliament enacted a new law, “The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023”, which inserts a new...
Access Alert: Key takeaways from the AI for Good Global Summit 2023
What direction should AI policy and regulation take? This was one of the major questions addressed at the AI for...