Episodes

  • What does the Budget mean for the tech sector in the UK?

    What does the Budget mean for the tech sector in the UK?
    Nov 7 2024
    In this episode, Conan D'Arcy is joined by Fergus Cameron-Watt to discuss the implications of the recent UK budget on the technology sector. They explore the political landscape, the budget's impact on tech investment, public sector digitisation, and the effects of taxation on start-ups and investors. They also touch on the Conservative Party's approach to technology policy under new leadership.

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    19 mins
  • Green “AI” and the future of data centres

    Green “AI” and the future of data centres
    Oct 24 2024

    As AI uptake surges, policymakers and industry alike have woken up to the reality that its energy demand will soon outstrip the current number and capacity of data centres. However, there are significant obstacles to addressing this challenge, with concerns about insufficient grid connections, the emissions and energy efficiency of data centres, and opposition from local communities.


    This week on Top in Tech, Megan Stagman is joined by Natasha Dixon to discuss these challenges and some of the innovative commercial and policy solutions that will impact the future of AI.


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    20 mins
  • US regulation of AI: the failure of SB 1047

    US regulation of AI: the failure of SB 1047
    Oct 10 2024

    In this episode, Conan D'Arcy and Ugonma Nwankwo discuss the failure of California’s SB 1047, a bill aimed at mitigating the potential catastrophic risks posed by future advanced AI systems.


    They break down the bill’s key provisions, its overall significance, the reasoning behind Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto, and the broader implications for AI regulation in the US and globally. The debate around SB 1047 has highlighted divisions among industry stakeholders, including revealing which types of regulations some companies are open to and which they oppose—a dynamic that lawmakers at both the state and federal levels are watching closely.


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    29 mins
  • Was the UK Labour Party's conference a success for the government and their tech agenda?

    Was the UK Labour Party's conference a success for the government and their tech agenda?
    Sep 26 2024

    This week on Top in Tech, fresh from the UK Labour Party Conference, Director Megan Stagman and Senior Associate Josh Bates discuss their insights from their time in Liverpool.


    They cover the broad conclusions from the conference, including the key announcements for the tech sector, the feeling on the ground towards both the government and the DSIT ministerial team, and their thoughts on the up-and-coming MPs within the digital policy space.


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    28 mins
  • The Draghi Report is finally here: what does it mean for EU tech and telecoms?

    The Draghi Report is finally here: what does it mean for EU tech and telecoms?
    Sep 12 2024

    Conan D'Arcy and Jack Keevill, Associate Director in our Brussels office, unpack the Draghi Report and its implications for the tech and telecoms sectors in the EU.


    The report, which will shape the policy agenda of the next von der Leyen Commission, calls for a radical overhaul of the EU's economic and fiscal policies. It has also a flurry of recommendations on the future of the telecoms market, cloud computing, AI and semi-conductors.


    They also explore where Draghi's policy proposals match his ambitious rhetoric, where they do not, and which sectors will stand to benefit.


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    25 mins
  • US Senate passes major online child safety bills, what's next?

    US Senate passes major online child safety bills, what's next?
    Aug 1 2024
    On Tuesday, the US Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act with an overwhelming majority, advancing the package to the House, where their future remains uncertain. In this week’s episode of Top in Tech, Conan D’Arcy and Ugonma Nwankwo discuss the significance of these bills, the challenges they face in passing the House, and the potential state of US child online safety and privacy in 2025 if the bills do not pass.

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    25 mins
  • What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second term on tech policy

    What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second term on tech policy
    Jul 25 2024
    This week on Top in Tech Jack Keevill is joined by Conan D'Arcy to discuss the implications for the EU's tech policy now that Ursula von der Leyen has secured a second term as European Commission president.

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    24 mins
  • Top tech issues in Germany

    Top tech issues in Germany
    Jul 18 2024
    This week on Top in Tech, Associate Theresa Duemchen is joined by GC Germany Director Mohamed Hamzé to discuss key tech and digital policy issues in Germany. They focus on three key agenda items for the traffic light coalition: public sector digitisation, decoupling from China, and the implementation of European regulations.

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    23 mins