Policy and Legislation
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AI minister secures cabinet seat as DSIT merged with new business departmentNews Industry stakeholders have welcomed the move as a sign of the government’s continued support for AI development
By Ross Kelly Published
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UK tech trade associations hit out amidst reports DSIT could be scrappedNews The move could see the DSIT incorporated within a larger business department
By Ross Kelly Published
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Google DeepMind boss Demis Hassabis issues call to action on AI safety standardsNews The DeepMind co-founder has called for stronger safeguards to tackle AI risks
By Nicole Kobie Published
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FCA recommends expanded powers to boost financial services AI regulationNews The regulator has called for another review about whether AI needs to be regulated
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Startup founders lament 'regulatory friction' despite EU simplification effortsNews Entrepreneurs are spending a fortune on compliance, and it’s forcing some to consider relocating
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The legislative challenges of cybersecurityIn-depth Technology is constantly evolving at a pace that legislation struggles to keep up with. Is it possible for governments to develop cybersecurity legislation that will not be obsolete before it is enacted?
By Peter Ray Allison Published
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AWS hits back at EU cloud 'gatekeeper' designation hintsNews Gatekeeper designation under the legislation would force AWS and Microsoft to make concessions
By Ross Kelly Published
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The EU is charting a course to digital independence with the technological sovereignty packageNews New legislation looks to shore up digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign tech
By Ross Kelly Published
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Google facing massive EU fine as it appeals search suit in USNews The European Union is said to be looking to avoid a big fine, but that may require Google to agree to changes
By Nicole Kobie Published
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European Commission opens public consultation on draft for high-risk AI guidelinesNews Guidance aims to help organizations and regulators decide whether their AI products and deployments need to conform to tougher rules
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Microsoft to face UK competition probe over business software practicesNews The tech giant could be designated with strategic market status, meaning it holds undue sway over the UK software ecosystem
By Ross Kelly Published
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Changes to EU AI Act implementation deadlines welcomed by industryNews New implementation deadlines for the EU AI Act could help remove “genuine friction” for European companies
By Ross Kelly Published
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