Opinion
Revolutionising Africa’s connectivity as WRC-23 unveils game-changing spectrum milestones
The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) was a landmark event for the global regulation of the radio-frequency spectrum and the...
Access Alert: Peru’s congress introduces bill to regulate AI
On 12 February, lawmakers from the Podemos Peru party set forth BoL 07033/2023 to establish a legal framework for AI...
Access Alert: European Commission announces three-pillar approach to connectivity policy
On 21 February, the European Commission presented its widely anticipated white paper on ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’,...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: The evolution of GDPR
With a major review scheduled for 2024, the EU will use the months ahead to reflect on where the GDPR...
Access Alert: Portugal imposes fines for non-compliance with type-approval requirements
Type approval (also known as homologation or certification) ensures product quality, safety, and interoperability, assuring consumers, businesses, and regulatory authorities...
Securing the final frontier: British perspectives on commercial defence in space
In a statement on 15 January, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of Defence, Grant Shapps, declared that “The era of the...
Access Alert: Colombia releases National Digital Strategy 2023-2026
On 7 February, Colombia’s Ministry of Information, and Communication Technologies (MinTIC) and the National Planning Department (DNP) unveiled the government’s...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: The Global South is the new epicentre of internet governance innovation
Unserved and underserved communities are set to drive the future of connectivity as the internet continues to penetrate new markets....
Access Alert: Europe upgrades eCall to 5G
eCall, utilised in vehicles throughout the European Union (EU), automatically initiates a free emergency call to the public safety answering...
Does the outcome of WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.5 signify an end to a harmonised approach to sub-1GHz spectrum in Europe?
As the dust settles following the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), spectrum regulators and users are taking stock of what...
Access Alert: Yes, there is an AI Standard, and its number is ISO/IEC 42001
A standard for managing AI in organisations was released in December 2023. This standard, ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence – Management...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: The US-China rivalry’s impact on global trade
With a presidential election less than 12 months away, political positioning in the US will have global ramifications. China, meanwhile,...
Access Alert: UK’s “Pro-Innovation Approach” to AI – Outlier or Opportunity?
The UK government has unveiled its response to the AI White Paper consultation, through which the Department for Science, Innovation...
The Truth About 5G in Latin America
In this episode of ‘Latam Digital,’ José Otero of 5G Americas delves into the intricacies of 5G deployment across Latin...
Access Alert: US Department of Commerce issues Proposed Rulemaking on Cybersecurity and AI for IaaS providers
On 29 January, the US Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and its newly-created Office...
AI’s Evolution and Ethical Dilemmas in Latin America
Explore AI in Latin America with expert Juan David Gutiérrez. This episode examines the autonomous problem-solving capabilities of AI, its...
Access Alert: US Senate holds Online Child Safety hearing
On 31 January, the US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing with the CEOs from TikTok, X, Meta, Snap, and...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: Brazil’s growing role as a tech leader
With the G20 heading to Rio de Janeiro in 2024, South America’s largest economy is set to assume growing importance...
Access Alert: Philippines to propose ASEAN legal framework for AI in 2026
The Philippines has announced that it will develop and present a legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) for the Association...
Tech Policy Trends 2024: The EU AI Act and the future of AI regulation
After taking the world by storm this year, 2024 will be a pivotal moment for AI’s regulatory future. Countries globally...
Digitising the Philippines: Exploring 5G, AI, and Telecom Trends
In this “Independent Thinkers on Digital” episode, Colin Christie discusses the Philippines’ success with SMS and social media, the 5G...