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On August 2, Article 50 of the EU AI Act became enforceable. Under the new transparency rules, AI-generated or AI-manipulated content must be clearly and visibly labeled with machine-readable marks; people must be told when they are interacting with a chatbot, an AI agent, or an avatar rather than a person; and deepfakes must be disclosed. The European Commission even shipped an icon set for the labels. Continue Reading →

Greetings from Cannes. While most attendees are focused on creativity, storytelling, and getting invites to the right parties, Europe is quietly rewriting the rules of tech power at a national level. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been crisscrossing the continent making a compelling case for “sovereign AI,” which has been defined as localized AI models that reflect each country's unique language, culture, and values. Continue Reading →

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) officially came into effect on August 1, 2024. This landmark regulation sets a comprehensive framework for the development, deployment, and use of AI systems within the EU, impacting a wide range of sectors and imposing new compliance requirements on businesses globally, including those based in the U.S. Continue Reading →

The Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has informed OpenAI that it suspects ChatGPT of violating European Union privacy laws. Continue Reading →

The European Union has finalized a groundbreaking law to regulate AI, potentially setting a global standard. This legislation, part of the EU's AI Act, aims to balance the rapid advancement of AI technology with necessary oversight and risk management. Key aspects include stringent requirements for AI applications deemed "high risk" in sectors like autonomous vehicles and medical devices. Continue Reading →

Japan is leaning toward a softer stance on AI regulation than the European Union, according to a government official. The Land of the Rising Sun seems to be aligning more with the U.S. perspective in a bid to stimulate economic growth and establish itself as a leader in advanced chip technology. Continue Reading →

The European Parliament is advancing toward the West's first AI regulations with the "European AI Act." This new law proposes a risk-based approach to AI regulation, categorizing AI applications into four risk tiers: unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal or no risk. Continue Reading →

A nearly-completed text of MiCA (The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets) regulations has leaked, and it is going to be brutal. How brutal is yet unknown, but lawmakers seem to be happy with their work. Continue Reading →

The European Union has announced plans to force smartphone and other electronics manufacturers to fit a common USB-C charging port on their devices. The rules will apply to tablets, headphones, portable speakers, video game consoles, cameras, and more. Continue Reading →

Seems like a lot of people are mad at Apple: the EU is accusing them of antitrust, Epic Games is suing them, and Tile thinks AirTags ripped them off. Shelly Palmer talks with Bianca Peters and Robert Moses about why Apple is making everyone so angry on Fox 5 NY's Good Day Wake Up. Continue Reading →