Opinion
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Access Alert | Canada’s Public Consultation on a Modern Regulatory Framework for Space
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched a public consultation on various aspects of the Canadian national space regulatory framework....
Brazil and the Future of Democracy in the Age of Disinformation
Fake news is far from new. That said, digital tools such as social media and online bots have changed the...
GDPR: Is it still fit for purpose?
The EU’s landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has fundamentally changed how personal privacy is respected and protected. However, cracks...
Access Alert | Environmental Footprint and Data Collection by ARCEP
The impact of the deployment of electronic communications networks, mass production of terminals, operation of data centres, and ever-expanding data...
Access Alert | The International Telecommunication Union Focuses on Metaverse
The International Telecommunication Union’s Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has established a new Focus Group that will take the first steps towards...
Access Alert | Amendments to the Australian Telecommunications Numbering Plan
The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has made changes to Australia’s Telecommunications Numbering Plan to reduce phone scams and...
Canadian Competition in the Digital Era: Key Takeaways and Suggested Policy Approaches
To watch Dynamic Discussions: Canadian Competition in the Digital Era click here. To read the event transcript click here. On...
Access Alert | 2023: The year for spectrum in Latin America
Latin America is set to reduce the digital gap, increasingly digitalising its industries while embracing new technologies. Broadband connectivity will...
Access Alert | UAE government calls to formulate advanced regulations for the metaverse
Following the launch of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, the UAE government is formulating draft regulations...
Access Alert | Federal Communications Commission Votes to Establish a Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs
On 4 January, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to adopt Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s initiative to create a...
The future of drones: how will public perception change for future generations?
The common yet intrusive sound of flying insects buzzing towards our personal space is what gave drones their name. It...
Sustainability Conversations: What the new Global Biodiversity Framework for 2030 means in numbers
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) was held from 7-19 December 2022 in...
Tech Policy Trends 2023 | Web 3.0 and the next web
The next generation of web technologies has arrived. Blockchain and DLT systems promise to revolutionise logistics and administration through timestamping...