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US will block Chinese customers from using AI cloud services: report
The US Department of Commerce could ban Amazon, Microsoft and Google from selling AI-related cloud computing services to Chinese companies, a new report said.
Microsoft pushes for government regulation of AI. Should we trust it?
The generative AI gold rush is on, but there are few real guardrails now governing its use. If action isn’t taken soon, any regulations might be too late to do any good.
Businesses and tech firms criticize proposed EU AI Act
EU business leaders worry that a perceived excess of regulation could derail efforts to make Europe one of the front-runners in AI technology development.
EU announces specialized testing and evaluation centers for AI
Four new “TEFs” will be opening up for AI technology testing this year, according to the European Commission.
US weighs further restrictions on chip exports to China
The Biden administration is reportedly considering placing new restrictions on the export of AI chips to China, in a move that could specifically target products previously compliant with the rules.
UK's AI strategy does not address equality concerns, regulator says
The regulatory body responsible for promoting and upholding equality and human rights has expressed concerns that the UK government’s proposals are inadequate for tackling potential AI-fueled discrimination.
New EU security strategy aims to safeguard tech supply chains
A new EU policy draft is aimed at securing Europe’s technological interests, by protecting it against outside interference.
European Commission could move to break up Google’s ad empire
EU regulators have accused Google of manipulating the advertising market to muscle out competitors and bolster its own bottom line.
EU Parliament approves AI Act, moving it closer to becoming law
EU lawmakers have approved a draft of the AI Act, setting it up for debate by EU member states before enactment into law.
Two AI-related bills introduced in US Congress amid generative AI rush
The bills are the latest in efforts by US lawmakers to formulate regulatory and compliance standards for the use of AI-based tools.
EU countries reject plan for big tech companies to fund 5G rollout
A proposal to have big tech companies that account for heavy internet traffic finance 5G and broadband expansion in Europe is facing criticism from ministers.
Governments worldwide grapple with regulation to rein in AI dangers
As generative AI revolutionizes tech, governments around the world are trying to come up with regulations that encourage its benefits while minimizing risks such as bias and disinformation.
EU, US lawmakers propose AI code of conduct in absence of regulation
While governments across the globe continue to push forward with legislative frameworks to regulate AI, EU and US lawmakers aim to introduce an interim code of conduct within weeks to bridge the policy gap.
US working on new laws to ban investments in Chinese tech firms
The new regulations will stop the flow of US investments into Chinese firms working on advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
EU officials to meet OpenAI CEO again in June over AI laws
The meeting, which is most likely to take place in San Francisco, will see the two parties discuss how OpenAI will implement the EU’s AI regulations that will come into effect in 2026.
OpenAI has 'no plans to leave' Europe due to regulations, CEO says
Days after he said the EU’s over-regulation of AI could force the ChatGPT developer to cease operations on the continent, CEO Sam Altman has seemingly rolled back on his comments.
Microsoft seeks US agency for AI governance, lays out strategy
In a blog post, Microsoft laid out a five-step blueprint for public governance of AI that includes implementing government-led AI safety frameworks at the inception level and identifying content generated by AI.
