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UK battle over encryption has global significance
End-to-end encrypted platforms oppose UK legislative plans to scan accounts for child safety-related content
United KingdomSafety tech will aid online content moderation
European governments are actively encouraging firms developing tools to make the internet safer, especially for children
InternationalEurope’s improved energy outlook remains fragile
The IEA has warned that Europe “is not out of the woods” and many factors could hit regional energy supplies
InternationalThe energy transition will make firm progress in 2023
Energy transition progress in 2023 rests on energy prices, tech advances, US/EU/China policies and COP28
InternationalCyber risk transfer tools proliferate as breaches rise
Companies are looking to transfer their cyber risk through a diverse range of mechanisms besides insurance
InternationalMicrosoft-Activision deal underlines regulatory trend
Microsoft's attempt to acquire Activision is facing intense regulatory and corporate scrutiny
InternationalLower demand will reduce US office space prices
Office space vacant will soar, according to a report; meanwhile the US flash PMI follows European and Japanese trends
InternationalWeak trade and persistent inflation will hinder Japan
Japan’s flash manufacturing PMI deteriorated but services are recovering solidly; meanwhile South Korean confidence fell
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