Opinion
Rural Connectivity in Latin America with Oscar Leon – LATAM Digital Podcast
Rural connectivity is one of the most pressing issues for Latin American authorities. Achieving meaningful connectivity across the region, whilst...
Access Alert: GPAI Summit 2023 – advancing international cooperation on AI
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is an international and multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to guide the responsible development...
Preparing for ITUWRC-2023 with Xochitl Hernandez Medina
In this episode of our ITUWRC-23 special series, Sofia Tirini and Xochitl Hernandez Medina discuss the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference...
Access Alert: The UK’s first King’s Speech in over 70 years
On Tuesday 7 November, King Charles III delivered his first State Opening of Parliament and the first ‘King’s Speech’ for...
Navigating the Future: Deciphering the multilayered impacts of EU Space Week and the ESA Space Summit 2023 on European space governance
Introduction The upcoming EU Space Week from 7-9 November 2023 and the associated ESA Space Summit on European Space Governance...
AI Governance in Southeast Asia: Paving a Pragmatic Path
The accelerated integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into all manner of devices, services, and platforms has created a palpable sense...
Access Alert: AI Safety Summit – global declaration and landmark agreements
The AI Safety Summit 2023 took place at Bletchley Park in the UK this week, uniting international stakeholders from governments,...
Access Alert: China launches consultation to optimise its telecommunications industry
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently launched a public consultation on a draft opinion titled “Innovating the...
Preparing for ITUWRC-2023 with Jesus Rivera
In this episode of our ITUWRC-23 special series, Sofia Tirini and Jesus Rivera discuss the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference in...
Access Alert: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
On 30 October, US President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) containing an array of directives centred on Artificial...
AI Governance: A View from the States
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have captured the public’s imagination. AI-powered tools seem poised to unlock human productivity by helping...
Access Alert: The rescue of Voyager II and the future of space debris
During the Cold War, the space race produced some of the greatest discoveries and achievements in the history of aerospace...
Access Alert: Online Safety Act is now in force – what next from Ofcom?
The UK’s new online safety regime is officially in force. This legislation elevates the powers of UK communications regulator, Ofcom...
Access Alert: What impact might WRC-23 have on the content and events industry?
Context The events industry in the UK alone is estimated to be worth GBP 70 billion[1], with the UK content...
AI Global Watch: Lord Holmes of Richmond on AI Regulation and Inclusion
Join us for the latest episode of Access Partnership’s podcasts, where our team of global experts explore the interplay between...
Access Alert: Earth Stations in Motion – WRC-23 shaping the future regulatory framework
Earth Stations have evolved from large, fixed structures to small satellite antennas mounted on mobile platforms that connect with satellites...
Competition Policy in the Digital Age: Priorities and Challenges for APAC Economies
On Monday 9 October 2023, experts from diverse backgrounds convened to discuss digital policy approaches and priorities for the Asia-Pacific...
Technology for a greener future: How are new trends tackling global warming?
Last summer, temperatures in London hit 40º Celsius during a month-long heatwave that caused an unprecedented drought. This summer, the...
Access Alert: Biden Administration expands semiconductor export restrictions
On 17 October, the Biden Administration released a new package of export controls on advanced computing semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing...
The human cost of AI: Is data labelling creating digital sweatshops?
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has witnessed incredible growth over the past year. Platforms like ChatGPT and Midjourney are extending the...
Access Alert: UK Space Agency launches consultation on liability compensation thresholds for space operators
In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite into space. Four years later, Russian astronaut Yuri...