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The G7 Competition Summit, chaired by Roberto Rustichelli, concluded this morning in Rome at the headquarters of the Italian Competition Authority. The event, which took place behind closed doors on 3 October and 4 October, welcomed antitrust and government delegations from the Group’s seven member countries (Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Commission, for a total of 35 delegates. The central theme of the two-day meeting was artificial intelligence and related competition issues. The AGCM set up a working group on artificial intelligence and brought a technical paper to the Summit, which formed the basis of the discussion on the first day, focusing on current and future horizon scanning and enforcement activities. The second day focused on policy and regulatory issues. The discussion was prompted by a paper prepared by the OECD examining the interplay of regulatory and enforcement measures taken in different jurisdictions to curb the market power of large platforms. The Summit concluded with a joint statement (Communiqué) on digital competition, underscoring the societal risks posed by the emergence of AI, while also acknowledging the substantial opportunities for innovation and economic growth it presents. President Rustichelli: “An opportunity to discuss the challenges ahead and to witness the potential we have when Authorities join forces for common goals” #G7Comp2024 ➡ bit.ly/3zBSlD4

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has harped on the need for safe and responsible data utilisation. The agency said data is critical in driving a sustainable digital economy. https://lnkd.in/dtKr3_uq

In early April 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released a summary of the state of development of China’s national standardization system in 2023. The key highlights of the summary are presented below. Number and distribution of national standardization technical organizations By the end of 2023, China had established 1,338 national standardization technical organizations, including 550 Technical Committees, 766 Subcommittees (SCs) and 22 Standardization Working Groups (SWGs). https://lnkd.in/gsZrkHxn

On May 3, 2024, a think tank report named China-EU Cooperation on Environment and Climate: Progress and Prospects (hereinafter referred to as “the Report”) was published worldwide. The main drafters of the Report are the National Energy Conservation Center and the Institute of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Report contains five chapters: Preamble China-EU joint efforts to build a “community of all life on Earth”. Deepened China-EU cooperation to address climate change. Concrete progress in China-EU cooperation on eco-environment. Steady and long-term development of China-EU cooperation on environment and climate. https://lnkd.in/gvg9Mg9D

#JMPOutstandingReviewer Jaime Banks (Syracuse University School of Information Studies) will be participating in a panel session on the implications of emerging communication technologies at #ICA24 on June 23rd. See the abstract below to learn more. #JMPatICA24

🔍 Curious about the purpose of the EU's international collaboration on ICT standardisation? Wondering how INSTAR Standards will contribute to achieving the objectives of digital partnerships? Gain valuable insights from Carlos López Rodríguez, Policy Officer at European Commission, ICT Standardisation Coordination, DG CNECT. Join us for an enlightening session where he'll address these questions and delve into the scene-setting of EU Digital Partnerships and their impact. 👉 Don't miss "Shaping International Standards in Advanced ICT Tech Regulation" on 19th April 2024, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST. Register here for free 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dn2mXZ88 Connect with us and discover how regulations and standards might affect your products or services! ✅ #standards #regulations #ict Trust-IT Services Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft fortiss AIOTI Trialog NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" Delft University of Technology COMMpla srl AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Is technology the answer to local government's biggest concerns? Can technology truly reform the public sector? Find out at #MJFutureForum where we'll be joined by the most insightful speakers ready to share their learnings. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e6vNJn3Z

🔧 MeitY May Advise MCA to Exclude Ex-Ante Provision from Digital Competition Bill for Now. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering advising the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to exclude the ex-ante provision from the upcoming Digital Competition Bill, signaling a cautious approach to regulating digital markets. 💼 Policy Details: - MeitY is set to recommend the temporary exclusion of the ex-ante provision from the Digital Competition Bill. - The ex-ante provision is designed to pre-emptively regulate digital markets to prevent anti-competitive practices. 🔍 Background: - The Digital Competition Bill aims to address and mitigate anti-competitive practices in the fast-evolving digital market landscape. - Ex-ante provisions are typically proactive measures, unlike ex-post regulations that address issues after they occur. 🚀 Strategic Considerations: - MeitY's recommendation reflects a balanced approach to ensure that the regulations do not stifle innovation and growth in the digital sector. - The government seeks to understand the potential impacts and gather more data before implementing such proactive measures. 📈 Market Impact: - Excluding the ex-ante provision temporarily may offer digital businesses more flexibility and reduce regulatory burdens. - It allows the government to create a more informed and effective regulatory framework, based on comprehensive market analysis. 📅 Future Outlook: - The decision to exclude the ex-ante provision will be revisited once there is sufficient data and understanding of its implications. - MeitY and MCA will continue to collaborate to ensure the Digital Competition Bill effectively promotes fair competition without hampering technological advancements. MeitY's cautious stance on the ex-ante provision highlights the government's intent to foster a balanced regulatory environment that supports innovation while safeguarding competition in the digital market. #MeitY #MCA #DigitalCompetitionBill #TechPolicy #BusinessNews #Innovation #Regulation #DigitalMarkets #MicroShots #NewsUpdates

I am delighted and proud to announce that the commentary titled “Standards made in Europe for global use”, authored by Christian Loyau and myself, has been published online (open access) in Innovation, the European Journal of Social Science Research. You can access it here: https://lnkd.in/eQ_4yxN6 This commentary reflects on the very insightful articles by Michelle Egan (https://lnkd.in/e36Hx4Rz) and Panos Delimatsis and Zuno Verghese (forthcoming) that provide historical accounts of ETSI’s origin and its dynamic evolution and attempt to explain its resilience. In this commentary, we place focus on three of ETSI’s unique attributes (its institutional set-up and openness, standard-setting activities and flexibility and the ETSI IPR policy) and their evolution to arrive at a better understanding of ETSI’s resilience during critical moments and over time. It is argued that the governance reforms proposed by the EU risk undermining the attractiveness of open European ICT standardization, a key ingredient of ETSI’s very success in ICT matters.

Last week, alongside 10 other trade associations, we urged the European Commission and its #AIOffice to extend the deadline for responses to the consultation on trustworthy #GPAI. The effective implementation of the #AIAct's rules on GPAI is vital for the future of the European #AI and the #startup ecosystem. However, the current six-week deadline, especially during the summer recess, restricts stakeholders' ability to offer comprehensive feedback. To ensure meaningful contributions, we suggest extending the consultation period by at least two weeks. 📄 ⬇️ Explore the full document below. https://lnkd.in/eAMWSUya American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU), ANITEC-ASSINFORM - Associazione italiana per Information Communication Technology, Association des Services Internet Communautaires (ASIC), BSA | The Software Alliance, German Federal Association of the Digital Economy (BVDW e.V.), CCIA Europe, EuroISPA, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Związek Cyfrowa Polska / Digital Poland Association, DOT Europe