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The 10 top trends that will drive the most significant technological upheavals this year have been identified by Access Partnership.

"Shifts in tech policy will disrupt life for everyone. While some governments try to leverage the benefits of 5G, artificial intelligence, and IoT, others find reasons simply to confront Big Tech ranging from protectionism to climate urgency."

Report highlights: Top policy trends for 2020 AI regulation taking shape in the EU and the U.S. EU-based Digital Services Act as the newest power grab since the GDPR. New wave of tech protectionism in Europe.

"Francis continued:"In just one year, we've seen dramatic changes in the regulatory and policy landscape for technology companies, originating in Europe but deeply affecting U.S. and other major global players.

"The report notes that while divisive impeachment proceedings in America create a blockage in new legislation pipelines, there is surprising bipartisan agreement on tech policy - Republicans are moving to protect companies from growth-killing regulation, and Democrats are seeking to pre-empt state-level measures."

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