In this two-part thinkpiece, Chad Patrick Osorio and Jacob Schaal (London School of Economics) summarize recent literature on how Big Tech circumvents EU competition law, gobbling up potential competition through quasi-mergers and acqui-hires. They propose how EU law can be modified in order to accommodate this, primarily additional metrics which trigger competition oversight review other than financials, including access to data, market share, and risk (as defined by the EU AI Act).
Citation:
Osorio, C. P. and Schaal J., ‘Designing a Better Competition Law Framework for the EU AI Industry’ Competition Law Insight
(15 October 2024)
(21 December 2024) <https://www.competitionlawinsight.com/regulatory/designing-a-better-competition-law-framework-for-the-eu-ai-industry-158248.htm >
The author discusses the possibilities of expandingSwitzerland's AI expertise to Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's untapped potential for harnessing AI capabilities. It explores the benefits of cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing to foster AI innovation in Southeast Asia and drive joint economic growth.
Citation:
Osorio, C. P., ‘From Swiss Precision to Southeast Asian Potential: Unleashing the AI Advantage’ SwissCognitive, World-Leading AI Network (1 June 2023) <https://swisscognitive.ch/2023/06/01/from-swiss-precision-to-southeast-asian-potential-unleashing-the-ai-advantage/>
The article argues that a humanist approach is essential in the development and application of high technology. It emphasizes that while technology offers immense potential, it must be guided by ethical and human-centered considerations to ensure its positive impact on society and avoid potential harms.
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Osorio, C. P., ‘Why High Tech Needs a Humanist Approach’ RAPPLER (10 January 2022) <https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/opinion-why-high-tech-needs-humanist-approach/>
The article examines the role of AI in achieving sustainable development goals, emphasizing the need for comprehensive and collaborative efforts across various sectors. It discusses how AI can contribute to addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges while underscoring the importance of ethical considerations in implementing AI-driven solutions.
Citation:
Osorio, C. P., ‘All Hands on Deck: AI and the Economics of Sustainable Development’ SwissCognitive, World-Leading AI Network (24 May 2022) <https://swisscognitive.ch/2022/05/24/all-hands-on-deck-ai-and-the-economics-of-sustainable-development/>
In this article, the author criticizes the apolitical view on food, and highlights how food has always been political. He gives examples from medieval Europe to present-day Philippines, and reminds that the purchase and consumption of food is a political statement as well.
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Osorio, CP, ‘Food for Thought: Hungry for Change’ RAPPLER (3 October 2018) <https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/213319-food-for-thought-hungry-change/>
The author criticizes the Philippines' passive response to Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea dispute and underscores the importance of upholding international law to safeguard the sovereignty of smaller nations in the face of larger and more powerful adversaries.
Citation:
Osorio, C. P., ‘Do We Let Greed Continue Running the World?’ RAPPLER (14 July 2016) <https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/139621-greed-china-phiilippines-arbitration-ruling/>
The author recounts his experience hitchhiking in Cambodia, and reflects on the kindness of strangers. He comes home with a realization that most often, those who have little but much to lose end up giving the most.
Citation:
Osorio, C. P., ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to Life’ Philippine Daily Inquirer (20 April 2013) <https://opinion.inquirer.net/51103/hitchhikers-guide-to-life>