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New Ofcom guidelines show it’s getting tougher on big tech

By Emma Woollacott published

News New Ofcom guidance outlining its plans for the Online Safety Act show the regulator is toughening up on big tech.

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I think the UK government's attempt to strong-arm Apple is a travesty

By Solomon Klappholz published

Opinion The UK’s demands for a government backdoor are misguided from a cybersecurity, privacy, and business perspective

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What is ARIA?

By David Howell published

Explainer The UK’s ARIA drives high-risk, high-reward innovation with £800m in funding, fostering technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs

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What is the Data Use and Access Bill?

By George Fitzmaurice published

Aimed at boosting efficiency in the UK, the Data Use and Access Bill is designed to cut red tape around data use.

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What is the EU's AI plan?

By Rory Bathgate published

ITPro Podcast As the EU moves to enable AI innovation, it could end up striking the perfect balance between regulation and public support – especially as US AI laws become more complex

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Eric Schmidt thinks EU regulation will stifle AI innovation – but Britain has a huge opportunity

By Ross Kelly published

News Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believes EU AI regulation is hampering innovation in the region and placing enterprises at a disadvantage.

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The EU just shelved its AI liability directive

By Ross Kelly published

News The European Commission has scrapped plans to introduce the AI Liability Directive aimed at protecting consumers from harmful AI systems.

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The fractured regulatory landscape tech companies face in 2025

By Keri Allan published

In-depth Sovereign data requirements and targeted legislation can be navigated with the right approach

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A big enforcement deadline for the EU AI Act just passed – here's what you need to know

By George Fitzmaurice last updated

News The first set of compliance deadlines for the EU AI Act passed on the 2nd of February, and enterprises are urged to ramp up preparations for future deadlines.

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Governance, risk, and compliance is a major growth opportunity, but how will the market develop?

By George Bonser published

Industry Insights As DORA, NIS2, and AI regulations shake up the compliance landscape, GRC could be a golden opportunity for the channel

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