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When AI poses an existential risk to your law license

Episode 459 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason · May 30, 2023

How To Restrain the A.I. Regulators

A more flexible model of oversight avoids hyper-cautious top-down regulation and enables swifter access to the substantial benefits of safe A.I.

Reason · May 30, 2023

Don't hold your breath for global AI rules

Countries rarely agree to place limits on a technology until after something terrible has happened.

Axios · May 30, 2023

Watchdog was right to block Microsoft’s £55bn Activision takeover

City voices: The CMA hasn’t made many friends with this move, but it’s hard, thus far, to fault it

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Microsoft News Roundup: Farewell Activision Blizzard deal, goodbye Windows 10, and so long Microsoft-branded accessories

The UK CMA blocked Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard this week. We also saw Microsoft discontinue some of its accessories and a wide range of other stories.

Windows Central · Apr 30, 2023

Painted patio ideas – 11 colorful and creative ways to update your outdoor living space

From the paving to the walls, give your patio a makeover with these inspirational and budget-friendly looks

Homes & Gardens · Apr 30, 2023

UK government says Microsoft's pushback against its Activision block is "not borne out by the facts"

Microsoft president Brad Smith said the block was "bad for Britain"

GamesRadar · Apr 28, 2023

As the CMA recriminations rumble on, Microsoft signs yet another ten-year deal with a cloud platform you've never heard of

Well, I wasn't Nware of them.

PC Gamer · Apr 28, 2023

No more Mr Nice Guy: Microsoft boss rages after Activision merger blocked in UK

Long a diplomatic and friendly face with regards to regulation, Microsoft Vice Chairman Brad Smith was furious this week after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) moved to block the tech giant's acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard.

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023