Etiqueta: regulation
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New Paper on EU Regulations of Data Intermediaries
Our paper, «Neutrality and Competitiveness of Data Intermediaries under the DGA: Reality Strikes Back» was finally published in the prestigious journal Computer Law and Security Review (SJR Q1). In the paper, we analyse the interplay between recent European regulations (particularly the DGA) and commercial data marketplaces. We identify friction points, illustrate them with evidences obtained…
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Talk@Plamadiso
Excited to be giving a PLAMADISO (Platforms, Markets, and the Digital Society) online talk next Thursday 16 April at 2 pm CET. I’ll be presenting our paper Neutrality and Competitiveness of Data Intermediaries under the DGA: Reality Strikes Back together with my colleague Tervel Bobev, who is a PhD researcher at KU Leuven CiTiP –…
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A First Look into Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell
NEW PAPER!! We are excited to present the first measurement study of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, a joint effort by UPM’s ICT Group and WePlan Analytics. The study offers an initial look at Starlink’s 4G RAN connecting directly to everyday smartphones. The service was recently launched by Starlink in the U.S. in partnership with T-Mobile and…
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A Lecture on ICT Digital Regulations
Yesterday, I had the honor of giving a closing lecture to the ICT Regulations course at at ETSIT UPM, a specialisation course for Master’s students of Telecom Engineering. The session included an overview of recent EU Regulations on online platforms and data, framed within the EU’s Digital Decade policy programme. We answered key questions such…
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CAMELIA – AI Ethics in Action
2025 starts with good news! We have been awarded an internal innovation project to educate engineering students in the field of AI Ethics using hands-on practical use cases. CAMELIA (CAsos prácticos sobre el Marco Ético y Legal de la Inteligencia Artificial, which translates to Practical Cases on the Ethical and Legal Framework for Artificial Intelligence),…
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Incentivising 6Green networks
Work with us at GTIC in a paid Master Thesis to develop a Framework to Incentivise Green Networks and Infrastructure in the 6G Mobile Ecosystem. Addressing climate change through a global reduction in carbon emissions and a transition to greener energy sources is essential to accomplishing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and ultimately…
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Lobel’s Equality Machine, and the yin-yang of AI
I enjoyed reading «The Equality Machine» by Orly Lobel. The book elaborates on the opportunity of «harnessing digital technology for a brighter, more inclusive future» that digitalisation and artificial intelligence offer to improve our world and to overcome historical biases and discrimination against women, races, or specific social collectives. Orly casts fresh optimistic messages, for…
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‘Pay or okay’ and the Value of Personal Data
As a response to EU regulations (GDPR and DMA) Facebook proposed a paid subscription to Facebook and Instagram (by paying 9,99 €/month + 6€/month for each extra account of yours in Meta Account Center). These subscribers will enjoy ad-free services and Meta will not process their information for personalised advertising. From a legal perspective, there…
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ITU Panel on personal data usage
Excited to be participating next week in the Joint Workshop on Personal data usage: regulatory and economic aspects at the International Telecommunications Union. The event will take place at ITU’s headquarters in Geneva next Wednesday April 17th. Digital transformation processes and implementation of new and emerging ICTs, including AI/ML and Big Data, bring the importance…
Santiago Andrés Azcoitia 