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Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is critical for companies of all sizes across every industry and region. Governments and organisations also face intense challenges...

20 Mar 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Cybersecurity
Independent Thinkers on Digital | The Metaverse Dilemma: Immersion Without Purpose?

Independent Thinkers on Digital | The Metaverse Dilemma: Immersion Without Purpose?

Exploring the Concept of Metaverse Beyond VR Headsets. Richard Harper and William Webb engaged in a conversation about the metaverse....

14 Mar 2023 Opinion
Unravelling the European Commission’s Communication on the European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence

Unravelling the European Commission’s Communication on the European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence

On 10 March, the European Commission published the Communication on the European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defence. Amidst...

14 Mar 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Autonomous vehicles

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Autonomous vehicles

Few technological innovations are more tantalising than self-driving cars. The prospect of autonomous vehicles transforming road safety and revolutionising how...

10 Mar 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Sustainability and the fight for the occupation of space

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Sustainability and the fight for the occupation of space

Our relationship with outer space has long focused on extending humanity’s reach as far as technology allows. That narrative is...

6 Mar 2023 Opinion
Is a New Era of Aerial Espionage Regulation on the Horizon?

Is a New Era of Aerial Espionage Regulation on the Horizon?

A beautiful childhood memory of mine is the ceremonious balloon launch a few days before Día de Reyes in early...

2 Mar 2023 Opinion
Global Policy Review Podcast | What Needs to Change?

Global Policy Review Podcast | What Needs to Change?

Bridging the Gap Between Game-Changing Technologies and Regulatory Impediments for Equitable Societal Benefits Game-changing technologies are emerging with ever-greater frequency,...

28 Feb 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | FCC plans New Regulatory Framework for Mobile-Satellite Single Network

Access Alert | FCC plans New Regulatory Framework for Mobile-Satellite Single Network

The US Federal Telecommunications Commission (FCC) has started the first regulatory initiative on Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), facilitating the...

24 Feb 2023 Opinion
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Are Low Rates of Return Really a Problem for Mobile Operators?

Independent Thinkers on Digital | Are Low Rates of Return Really a Problem for Mobile Operators?

Unpacking the Telecom Industry: Debating Returns on Investment and Market Signals with Richard Feasey William has a fascinating discussion with...

23 Feb 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | The future of AI policy

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | The future of AI policy

AI’s evolution could spiral into a revolution over the next 12 months. With deployments already demonstrating the ability to create...

22 Feb 2023 Latest AI Thought Leadership
Access Alert | Real-Time Payments link established between India’s Unified Payments Interface and Singapore’s PayNow

Access Alert | Real-Time Payments link established between India’s Unified Payments Interface and Singapore’s PayNow

Direct cross-border financial transfers between India and Singapore will now be available using just mobile phone numbers (among other methods,...

22 Feb 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2023 Edition

Access Alert | Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2023 Edition

The 2nd LEAP tech conference (LEAP 2023), organised by the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), was held...

21 Feb 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | The Metaverse: exploring its regulatory future

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | The Metaverse: exploring its regulatory future

The metaverse presents a unique challenge for governments and regulators. How do you legislate for an idea that is so...

20 Feb 2023 Opinion
Independent Thinkers on Digital | Regulation of the digital industry, is it still fit for purpose?

Independent Thinkers on Digital | Regulation of the digital industry, is it still fit for purpose?

“William talks with internet economist and widely published expert Roslyn Layton about regulation of the digital industry” It feels that...

16 Feb 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | Enabler for drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the United Kingdom

Access Alert | Enabler for drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in the United Kingdom

Until the middle of January 2023, drones flying in the UK airspace were only operating on spectrum designated for model...

14 Feb 2023 Opinion
Olympic Esports Week to be hosted 22-25 June 2023 in Singapore

Olympic Esports Week to be hosted 22-25 June 2023 in Singapore

eSports, E-Sports, electronic sports – no matter how you slice it or type it, the term refers to competitive video...

13 Feb 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | US-China relations

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | US-China relations

Since taking office, the Biden Administration has shown little evidence of deviating from the era of ‘strategic competition’ with China...

13 Feb 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | Singapore and the EU sign Digital Partnership Agreement

Access Alert | Singapore and the EU sign Digital Partnership Agreement

On 1 February, Singapore and the European Union (EU) signed the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP), which aims to advance cooperation...

8 Feb 2023 Opinion
Can Asia artificially think?

Can Asia artificially think?

What ChatGPT really tells us about the future economy.  News of ChatGPT’s capabilities has captured the public imagination. Our algorithmically...

7 Feb 2023 Latest AI Thought Leadership
Access Alert | Safer Internet Day 2023 – Recent Policy Developments in Content Moderation

Access Alert | Safer Internet Day 2023 – Recent Policy Developments in Content Moderation

In celebration of the 20th edition of Safer Internet Day on 7 February 2023, the Fair Tech Institute has reviewed...

6 Feb 2023 Opinion
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Infrastructure and supply chain security in the EU

Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Infrastructure and supply chain security in the EU

Since Ursula von der Leyen introduced the idea of leading a ‘Geopolitical Commission’ in 2019, the EU has placed security...

6 Feb 2023 Opinion