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Do Big Tech fines make a difference?
By Lisa Sparks published
In-depth Current data privacy laws mean Big Tech fines often equate to a just fraction of revenue
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Is the UK-US data bridge doomed to fail?
By Carly Page published
In-depth With legal challenges likely, whether the UK-US data bridge can stand as Privacy Shield’s successor remains to be seen
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EU AI Act risks collapse if consensus not reached, experts warn
By Ross Kelly published
Analysis Industry stakeholders have warned the EU AI Act could stifle innovation ahead of a crunch decision
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European AI startups risk being “regulated out of existence” under EU AI act
By Ross Kelly published
News European AI startups face stringent rules on the use of foundation models, which could harm long-term innovation
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Big Tech's incursion into finance raises key questions surrounding control, competition, and data privacy
By Bjorn Cumps published
Opinion Consumers are risking over-reliance on a small number of major tech companies for the sake of payment convenience
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Autumn Statement 2023: All the UK tech announcements
By Solomon Klappholz last updated
Live Blog Stay up-to-date with all the tech-related announcements in the UK government's Autumn Statement
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How to find someone for free on the internet
By Katy Ward last updated
Tutorials Learn how to find someone for free on the internet, so you can track down old friends or make new professional contacts
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Ofcom’s draft guidelines on illegal online content set stringent rules for big tech
By Ross Kelly published
News The codes of practice gives an insight into what the Online Safety Act will mean in practice
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