UK Knowledge Collection | Green tech and world cities, regulating AI, and the ageing workforce
Published on 16th Jun 2023
Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection
This month we are hosting a launch event for our case study with Economist Impact on the applicability, scalability and sustainability of three decarbonising technologies – digital twins, district cooling and vehicle-to-grid – currently being trialled in three cities around the world. The opportunities these innovations bring and the regulatory complexities involved could inform how others approach their net-zero targets, as 2050 draws nearer.
The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly to the top of the international agenda, with multiple new initiatives from many quarters. While there is international consensus on the need for regulation, there is no consensus on how to go about it: with a tension between the approach of the EU, and that of the UK, US and others. Our Insight examines how the regulatory land lies in different jurisdictions, our data forum will touch on privacy and IP aspects of AI, and our webinar on advertising law will also consider issues arising from its use in creative services and advertising materials.
Finally, as businesses grapple with the impact of changing demographics and the challenge of recruiting and retaining skilled workers, next month we present the results from our survey with Censuswide on the ageing workforce, including what employees consider could encourage them to remain in the workforce for longer.
Recent Insights
European Commission takes a step forward in the fight against online piracy of sports and other live events
The European Commission has issued a recommendation, opting for a non-binding approach rather than a legislative instrument, on combating online piracy of sports and other live events (including concerts and theatre performances).
HMRC consults on proposals to change the tax treatment of lending and staking tokens in the UK
The UK government has published a consultation on modifying the tax treatment of decentralised finance lending. Changing the tax treatment of cryptoassets could bring welcome certainty for venture capital and private equity funds.
Steps to take for carried interest as HMRC filing deadline nears next month
Carried interest issued to employees or directors of a fund manager or investment adviser are generally treated as employment-related securities, with the annual returns' deadline on 6 July.
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of ratepayer in charity business rates dispute
The decision reinforces the status quo regarding the mandatory relief from business rates for charities, confirming that they will continue to be eligible for the relief if they use the premises in question wholly or mainly for their charitable purposes.
What is the status of EU, UK and international regulation of artificial intelligence?
The European Parliament voted this week on its negotiating position on AI laws amid extensive international discussion on its future regulation. Where does international regulation currently stand?
Events
Annual Data Forum | Bristol
2 June | 13:30-18:00
The in-person forum considers UK data protection law reform, upcoming broader digital regulation from a UK and EU perspective, data and AI, and more.
Decarbonising technologies for cities: case studies of Barcelona, Delhi and Paris
27 June | 09:00-10:15
Economist Impact joins us to explore decarbonising technologies being trialled in three cities and what this shows about their applicability, scalability and sustainability.
Mitigating risk around lease expiry
27 June | 09:30-10:15
A webinar for commercial landlords and tenants on mitigating risks before lease expiry, including fixtures and fittings, compensation for improvements, holding over, and more.
The latest in advertising law in 2023: what you need to know
28 June | 09:00-10:00
A briefing on developments in advertising law, including current regulatory focus areas, "green" claims, urgency claims, consumer legislation reforms and the use of artificial intelligence.
Providing for tomorrow today: understanding an ageing workforce
4 July | 16:45-18:30
The UK's working-age population is shrinking as the skilled worker shortage grows. This event explores our survey with Censuswide on employees working longer.
