AI REGULATION

Feb 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Changes: EU's AI Rules Are Now in Effect

The EU has taken a big step forward in regulating artificial intelligence. It's the first major region to create comprehensive rules for AI. The EU AI Act is now active. This means certain AI uses are now illegal and companies have to be careful about how they use AI. It is a huge change. The EU is serious about protecting its citizens from AI. This caused huge...

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

New EU Rules on AI: What You Need to Know

Imagine living in a world where AI rules your life? Well, the EU have tried to prevent this from getting out of control. This is by introducing their first big set of regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). The EU AI Act now in effect will keep an eye on AI use with some heavy limitations. So, what's not allowed? Using AI for real-time facial recogniti...

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's AI Shift: What's Next After Repealing Biden's Order?

Just hours into his return to the White House, President Donald Trump made a notable move by rolling back the AI safety measures put in place by former President Joe Biden. But what does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Trump hasn't shared his detailed plans yet, and even tech industry supporters are unsure about what's coming. Alexandr Wang, CEO...

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Jan 21 2025BUSINESS

Plastic Waste Solution: Recycling Labs Partner with Veolia

It’s all about closing the loop on plastic waste. Sam White, recently appointed CEO of GreenLabs Recycling, is spearheading an innovative project to reuse lab plastics. In collaboration with Veolia, they collect discarded lab equipment from clients like Sanofi, transforming it into new benchtop waste storage bins. This sustainable approach helps divert tonnes of plas...

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Dec 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

People Want Tough AI Rules

AI is transforming our lives rapidly, and it's causing some concern. Recent surveys from Germany and Spain reveal that many people think strict regulations are needed to ensure AI safety. Factors like age, job security fears, and someone's openness to change can influence how tough they believe these rules should be. It's not just about personal privacy and job prote...

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI and Privacy: What's Allowed and What's Not?

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recently stepped in to help clarify how AI models can use personal data without breaking the law. They looked at big questions like whether AI models can be anonymous and if companies need people's consent to use their data. They also discussed what to do with AI models trained on data that wasn't collected legally. The EDPB ...

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

U. K. Consults on AI, Music Biz Says Keep Copyright Sacrosanct

The U. K. government is chatting about how and if AI developers can use copyrighted songs to train their AI models. Right now, it's a bit of a mystery for creators and AI firms, making it tricky to know who pays whom. A new normal could let AI companies use songs without permission, but only if creators don't say no. The idea is to make things clearer for both sides ...

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Nov 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Without Rules: How Businesses Navigate the Wild West

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federal policies, but who knows what that means for regulation. Elon Musk,...

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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's AI Crossroads: Innovate or Regulate?

California is at a crossroads when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, a bill aiming to boost AI training was proposed, but Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it. Some people worry that this could slow down tech growth in the state. The United States doesn't have a single data privacy law, unlike the European Union. This lack of unity leaves AI privacy in a...

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Llama AI Aims to Boost UK Healthcare, But at What Cost?

Meta is keen on integrating its Llama AI into Britain's public healthcare system. Recently, it held a hackathon in Europe, inviting over 200 developers to innovate with Llama AI to enhance the country's health services. The company is particularly interested in reducing wait times in emergency rooms. The UK's AI minister, Feryal Clark, sees potential in using Meta's...

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