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New Australian tech-policy think-tank won't be 'anti-tech,' key official says

By James Panichi ( January 28, 2025, 08:28 GMT | Insight) -- While Big Tech should be regulated, it would be wrong to suggest that the development of policy should always lead to legislation, according to a key player in an Australian government-backed think-tank focused on tech policy. In an interview, the Tech Policy Design Institute’s Zoe Hawkins also said that while there were many ways to regulate tech companies, it would be wrong to see policy moves in this area as “anti-tech.” MLex understands that some tech companies are concerned that the policy proposals of the think-tank, which will be launched next month, could add to the regulatory challenges faced by online platforms.While Big Tech should be regulated, it would be wrong to suggest that the development of policy should always lead to legislation, according to a key player in an Australian government-backed think-tank focused on tech policy....

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