Author: Michele Marius

ICTP 260:  Digital diplomacy and beyond, strengthening the links between Africa and the Caribbean region in telecoms and ICT, with the African Telecommunications Union and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union

ICTP 260:  Digital diplomacy and beyond, strengthening the links between Africa and the Caribbean region in telecoms and ICT, with the African Telecommunications Union and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union

Posted by | 12 Jul 2023 |

In the first episode of our new series, Tech in Africa, we discuss with the Secretaries General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), John Omo, and of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Rodney Taylor: the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between their organisations with a view to strengthening the partnership between them; how digital diplomacy works between countries and regions of diverse sizes, economies and challenges; projects or initiatives that could be implemented that leverage the MoU; and outputs or outcomes the ATU and CTU would like achieved by the end of the current term of the MoU.

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AI regulation: 4 reasons why it is crucial for the law to play its part and not defer to AI companies

AI regulation: 4 reasons why it is crucial for the law to play its part and not defer to AI companies

Posted by | 7 Jul 2023 |

With the EU establishing an Artificial Intelligence Act, the pressure is now on other countries to develop frameworks for AI development in their jurisdictions. However, the AI and business communities are likely to lobby hard against stringent rules, though there are a broad range of issues that must be considered to protect the future of the world and of mankind.

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ICTP 259: 2023 cyber insurance update, with Max Pragnell of Gallagher Insurance Brokers

ICTP 259: 2023 cyber insurance update, with Max Pragnell of Gallagher Insurance Brokers

Posted by | 5 Jul 2023 |

Cyber insurance is no longer as alien as it had been just a few years ago, but the threat landscape is incredibly dynamic thus causing the cyber insurance industry to continually adjust and redefine its posture. Although we spoke with Max Pragnell, of Gallagher Insurance Brokers, just about a year ago, a lot has changed. In this conversation, he discusses, among other things: key changes that have occurred in the cybersecurity and cyber insurance space; how cascading failures (across organisations, subsidiaries or business units, for example) from a single attack are being handled; and “data breach insurance” and what cyber insurance coverage may be available.

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