Policy and Legislation
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UK AI regulation: Lawmakers reportedly eye a tighter approachAnalysis A more heavy-handed approach to AI would be a significant backtrack for UK legislators
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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UK election: Five tech issues that should be in every manifestoOpinion: Tech policy is never a vote winner, but having a solid plan for the UK tech sector is going to be critical for the next parliament
By Steve Ranger Published
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UK competition watchdog says it has “very real concerns” over big tech AI dominanceNews The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is warning that big tech dominance in the AI market may be harming competitors and consumers
By Emma Woollacott Published
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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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US and UK sign deal to steer global AI safety standardsNews The deal follows commitments made at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit last year and calls for joint tests and evaluations
By Emma Woollacott 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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UK tech firms flock to Labour as frustrations grow over government R&D tax credits policiesNews UK tech firms view the prospect of a Labour government as a positive for the industry, particularly the party’s position on tax relief
By Emma Woollacott 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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UK quantum computing ambitions need a 'pro-innovation' regulatory approach akin to AINews The UK government’s approach to quantum computing regulation should draw on learnings so far with artificial intelligence, according to an industry body
By Emma Woollacott Published
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