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The green transition is already underway. At the ASEAN Green Jobs Forum 2025, more than 450+ leaders from across the region came together to explore how ASEAN can accelerate green growth, develop future-ready talent, and strengthen regional collaboration. Tune in to hear how ASEAN is driving the green transition and creating opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow. #AGJF2025 #ASEANGreenJobs #A...

Join Lim May-Ann , Director of Multilateral Relations, Data Policy, and Partnerships at Access Partnership and special guest Chris Locke , EVP at Internet Society and Managing Director of the Internet Society Foundation, for an insightful discussion on what it takes to build a secure and open internet. Chris shares his perspective on the critical challenges facing global internet connectivity toda...

Podcast guest: Professor LEE Poh Seng , Executive Director, Energy Studies Institute, NUS.  In this episode, Dr. Lee Poh Seng, head of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, speaks about data centres and effective energy policy. Taking Singapore as a case-study, he underscores the importance of green energy imports, innovative green energy solutions like modular nuclear reactors and ambitious proje...

In this episode of the Access Partnership podcast, Meghan Chilappa, Policy Counsel, and Matthew Sharp, Senior Manager at Access Partnership, reflect on key insights from a recent roundtable discussion on International AI Governance: Best Practices and Future Challenges, held in Brussels. This invitation-only event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and global organizations to discuss...

Emmanuel Pillai, Head of ASEAN – Education & Training at Amazon Web Services, discusses how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries across the Asia Pacific. AI is creating new opportunities and challenges, pushing organizations and workers to adapt to an increasingly dynamic workforce. A study commissioned by AWS and conducted by Access Partnership highlights how AI skills can boost sa...

Join Natalie Taylor in this episode of AI Global Watch as she sits down with James Herbert, CEO of Pivotl. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of data transformation, discussing the influence of modern platforms and #AI . Gain valuable insights into the ramifications of #GDPR and its wake-up call for businesses, as well as the #CloudAct 's impact on international data shar...

In this episode of AI Global Watch, Natalie Taylor from Access Partnership takes us through the evolving landscape of #cybersecurity in the age of #digitaltransformation.  With the global cost of #cybercrime expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025, the role of AI in cybersecurity is becoming increasingly complex, serving both as a shield and a spear. Natalie sits down with cybersecurity expert Ja...

Delving into the heart of #telecommunications, this #wrc23 Special podcast features Michael Thompson and William Webb discussing the pivotal outcomes of the #WorldRadioConference2023 (WRC 23) in Dubai. They tackle the conference's unique challenges amidst COVID-19, the heated debate over the upper 6 GHz band, and the varied spectrum allocation across regions. The episode also sheds light on s...

In this " Independent Thinkers on Digital " episode, Colin Christie discusses the Philippines' success with SMS and social media, the 5G development driven by social media demand, and the government's role in telecom. He also explores AI's impact on healthcare administration. For more insights and discussions on digital innovation in the Philippines, tune into this episode...

In this episode of NextGen Tech podcast, Access Partnership’s Rati Kvantaliani and Dr. Mejdal Alqahtani delve into the kingdom's heavy investment in AI. Dr. Alqahtani sheds light on transformative AI projects in healthcare and smart cities, emphasising Saudi Arabia's ambitious goal to lead the global AI forefront by 2030. The discussion touches upon collaborations with international play...

On this episode of Global Policy Review podcast, Nada Ihab, Senior Policy Manager at Access Partnership and Onika Mkwakwa, Executive Director of the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, delve into a discussion centering on the intricate challenge of regulating swiftly evolving technologies while reconciling the disparity between innovation and the comparatively slower pace of regulatory framework...

Following the UK AI Safety Summit, William Webb and Sarah Hunter delved into its effectiveness and pondered the impact of national regulations in the EU and US on global regulatory efforts. Their discussion shifted towards identifying the actual threats and contemplating the repercussions of eroding trust in media and government.  In the push for regulation, is our priority preserving societal nor...

Join us for the latest episode of Access Partnership's podcasts, where our team of global experts explore the interplay between innovation and its regulatory impediments, outlining how we can leverage the former to resolve the latter. In this episode of AI Global Watch, Jessica Birch, a Policy Analyst in our UK team, has the privilege of interviewing Lord Holmes of Richmond as he delves into...

The debate around AI regulation has focused extensively on what should happen, but in a world of conflicting interests, complex technical questions, and competing philosophies, what can be achieved? This question formed the core of Access Partnership CTO William Webb’s presentation at the AI Summit in London on 15 June. Under the title ‘AI Dreams: The Regulator’s Dilemma’, William began by outlini...

Flynn Adams outlines the need for coordinated action on online safety In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy Review podcast, host Dana Poponete is joined by Flynn Adams, Founder and CEO of INTELiQORE, to discuss how to address the challenges presented by online safety. Outlining her personal experience with trolling and fraud, Flynn shares her motivation for moving into the di...

Harnessing AI as a content moderation tool involves grappling with complex challenges, spanning from algorithm bias and contextual understanding to striking a balance between automated decision-making and human oversight. With a view to addressing these complexities, this webinar explores the role of AI in the future of content moderation. The discussion focuses on the impact of content moderation...

The rise of interactive online platforms has provided children with an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse online learning experiences and virtual spaces that allow them to play and connect with others from different cultures and backgrounds in an immersive environment. However, to fully unlock the potential of these platforms and ensure child safety, it is crucial to design them with a stro...

As the European Parliament finalises its position on the AI Act, a critical debate has emerged surrounding AI-generated content and open-source systems. The outcome of this debate has far-reaching implications for businesses, organisations, and individuals who use AI-generated content, making it essential to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with it.  Our webinar will specific...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes industries and transforms our lives, concerns around its potential harm have led to the concept of responsible AI. But defining what constitutes responsible AI and who should be responsible for it remains a challenge. Our panel of experts discussed how to turn responsible AI from theory into practice, and increase our collective understanding of the c...

Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing criminal industries globally, with a staggering $7 trillion USD lost in 2022 alone. In fact, if cybercrime were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest economy after the US and China. With several high-profile cyber-attacks on critical national infrastructure, governments around the world are rushing to introduce, refine or repurpose cybers...

In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy Review podcast, host Dana Poponete is joined by Var Shankar , Director of Policy at the Responsible AI Institute , to explore the challenges and opportunities of AI regulation. In a conversation ranging from AI literacy and the impact of large language models on public discourse to the possibility of futureproofing legislation for further...

Dive into the metaverse with Luis Bravo Martins as he unravels its mysteries, opportunities, and challenges in the latest episode of Access Partnership's Global Policy Review podcast. Discover the crucial role policymakers play in shaping a fair, equitable, and user-centric virtual future, and learn how regulatory leadership can help balance innovation with privacy and security. Don't mi...

Game-changing technologies are emerging with ever-greater frequency, but regulators march to a much slower beat. Scepticism breeds mistrust, leading to global inaction. How can we help policymakers to pick up the tempo? Access Partnership’s flagship podcast, Global Policy Review, explores the interplay between innovation and its regulatory impediments, outlining how we can leverage the former to r...