With EU momentum largely lost, the US is considering increasing the number of universal service fund contributors, although legislative progress appears unlikely
Political agreement reached on the EU’s AI Act
With the EU facing a long road ahead towards implementation, there remains scope for other jurisdictions to shape the global regulatory landscape on AI
Regulating access to news
The Online News Act is one of several global attempts to protect the revenues of news publishers as readers move increasingly online
CNMC launches cloud market investigation
Cloud services are attracting increasing attention from regulators globally, which is set to ramp up with further adoption of emerging technologies
More funding for digital skills in Europe
Countries and companies around the world are racing to invest in both basic and advanced digital education to boost workforces
Modernising universal service to reflect the digital age
Policymakers look to ensure broadband access meets the evolving needs of society, including considering the role of alternative technologies
Google Search trial in the US
The case could set a lasting precedent for digital markets competition as the DOJ now looks ahead to further courtroom battles with big tech
Conference debrief: ForumEurope and Euronews International AI Summit
Government and industry leaders looked to balance tensions between innovation and safety, as the EU touted the AI Act on a global scale
Conference debrief: FT-ETNO Tech & Politics Forum 2023
The annual event in Brussels saw operators continue to push for in-market consolidation. Less was said of ‘fair share’ but Europe’s (lack of) leadership came under the microscope
US: Broadband labelling for consumers
The FCC pushed back against calls from industry to adjust the new rules, which will involve significant compliance efforts as they come into effect
