Policy and Legislation
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GDPR in the age of AI raises a “data dilemma” for enterprisesNews GDPR considerations could create fresh challenges for enterprises building and deploying AI models
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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EU lawmakers drop sovereignty requirements for cyber security labeling schemeNews Proposed cyber security labeling rules have prompted a backlash from industry critics - but EU lawmakers have backtracked on crucial requirements
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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IT professionals are the new guardians of ethical tech – but which global model should you follow?Opinion IT professionals are becoming the moral and ethical torchbearers in society, spearheading not only technological innovation but also societal responsibility
By Professor Martin Giesswein Published
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Companies face hefty penalties for product hype as the SEC toughens up on ‘AI washing’News Two investment firms were hit with fines after they falsely marketed the use of AI, with regulators describing the practice as ‘AI washing’
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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How the EU AI Act compares to other international regulatory approachesAnalysis The EU AI Act sets a major precedent, but what are other nations doing on the topic of regulation?
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Microsoft courts fresh regulatory scrutiny over security software practices as EU lawmakers consider probeAnalysis An EU probe into Microsoft’s Entra ID software marks the latest in a slew of probes into the firm's practices
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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A future Labour government looks to pin its tech sector hopes on open sourceNews The Labour Party views the open source community as a vital component in the broader UK technology sector, a senior party member has revealed
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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US proposes new ‘know-your-customer’ restrictions on cloud providersNews The US aims to stifle Chinese AI competition with new restrictions on cloud providers to verify foreign data center users
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK government gets tough on security obligations with new cyber ‘code of practice’News A new cyber 'code of practice' will ensure businesses across the UK prioritize security threats and implement measures to reduce risk
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Satya Nadella says Microsoft and OpenAI have a “pro-competition partnership” – regulators aren't so sureAnalysis The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is beneficial to the broader AI industry, according to Satya Nadella, despite lingering doubts among regulators on both sides of the Atlantic
By Ross Kelly Last updated
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European firms say they’re being “left in the dark” by big tech gatekeepers ahead of Digital Markets ActNews With the Digital Markets Act set to come into effect in March, European firms have called for greater transparency from big tech 'gatekeepers' on their plans
By Steve Ranger Published
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What is the PSTI Act and what are its implications?In-depth The PSTI Act seeks to strengthen the UK’s cyber security posture by legislating minimum security requirements, but is industry ready and does the Act go far enough?
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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