Google will run undersea cables to eight Pacific Ocean nations under a joint US-Australian deal, says Reuters. Indonesia has introduced a new regulation prohibiting social media companies from using their platforms for online sales. The EU’s AI Act is said to be making progress as lawmakers agreed a critical part of the new rules. The… [Read More]
The year in review: regulatory changes in the media and communications sectors over 2023
DATE: THURSDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER 2023VENUE: Gilbert + Tobin, Level 35, Tower Two, International Towers, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, BarangarooTIME: 6:00 pm AEDT Join industry experts for an end-of-year panel discussion on some of the major policy and regulatory developments that have played out during the year – including in the privacy, telecommunications and media areas, and the… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – September 2023
Most NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are now worthless, according to a report from crypto gambling company dappGambl. NFTs are a crypto asset that certifies digital ownership, Microsoft is expanding its plans to integrate small modular reactors (SMRs) into the energy mix for its datacentres. The Gambia will connect to a second fibre optic submarine cable by… [Read More]
SPECIAL EVENT: Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: The Role of Copyright
We are delighted to welcome Professor Matthew Sag of Emory University in the United States for an ‘in-conversation’ special event for the Australian creative, technology, media and telecommunications industries. This will be an interactive session, with attendees encouraged to discuss and debate 2023’s key issues around content, artificial intelligence and intellectual property. Professor Matthew Sag is Professor of Law, Artificial Intelligence,… [Read More]
Small Nations Regulators Forum 2023 – Online meeting (Invitation only)
SMALL NATIONS REGULATORS’ FORUM, VIRTUAL EVENT Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2023Time: Start 14:00 BST until 16:00 BSTVenue: Online meeting, ZoomRegion: Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa By Invitation only This is an opportunity for members of the IIC’s Small Nations Regulators’ Forum to engage with colleagues in a small group setting to share… [Read More]
Round-up of the latest industry news – July 2023
Amazon has claimed that it is not a ‘Very Large Online Platform’ under the Digital Services Act and should not be designated as such. It is taking action at the EU General Court to challenge the European Commission decision that the company meets the criteria and must comply with the new regulations. Amazon is arguing… [Read More]