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ICO opens second generative AI consultation

The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office launched a new consultation on generative artificial intelligence focusing on purpose limitation.

ICO previously examined legality of using data for generative AI models scraped from the internet and issued guidance on biometric data use. [ more ]

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Trudeau announces $2.4 billion for AI-related investments | CBC News

$2.4 billion allocated for AI capacity building in the upcoming budget

Focus on providing access to computing capabilities and technical infrastructure [ more ]

New York Post

Europe on verge of adopting world's first AI rules targeting ChatGPT, other chatbot systems

EU lawmakers endorsed the world's first AI rules.

AI Act regulates high-impact AI models and biometric surveillance. [ more ]

time.com

E.U. Reaches Deal on World's First Comprehensive AI Rules

The European Union has reached a deal on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules

Civil society groups criticized the deal for not going far enough in protecting people from harm caused by AI systems [ more ]

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Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules

The European Union has reached a deal on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules.

The deal paves the way for legal oversight of AI technology used in generative AI services like ChatGPT. [ more ]

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European Parliament Approves Sweeping Limits on Generative AI

The European Union has approved comprehensive AI regulations, setting a global precedent.

The AI Act includes transparency obligations for companies using AI models and aligns with copyright laws. [ more ]

TNW | Sustainability

6 days ago

Humanity faces two existential crises - the climate crisis and AI. Can one help solve the other?

EU and UK have contrasting regulations on AI development: EU's risk-based legislation vs. British approach fitting AI companies into existing tech laws. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

3 days ago

The World's AI Companies Are Killing Trust in the Technology

Ethical AI is a marketing term lacking substance, challenging for regulated industries due to transparency and accountability issues. [ more ]

Iapp

1 week ago

Inside the EU AI Act negotiations: A conversation with Laura Caroli

The road to the final agreement on the EU AI Act was complex and full of unexpected twists and turns. [ more ]

Exchangewire

3 weeks ago

UK Drafting AI Regulations; OpenAI Opens Tokyo Office; Adobe Working on Generative Video AI

The UK is drafting regulations for powerful AI models to limit potential harms, while OpenAI opens an office in Tokyo and Adobe develops a generative video model. [ more ]

Above the Law

Maybe We've Got The Artificial Intelligence In Law 'Problem' All Wrong

Lawyers have an obligation to verify citations, whether produced by AI or humans.

The perception of AI as a human-like tool can lead to overlooking its limitations and potential issues. [ more ]

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The White House issued new rules on how government can use AI. Here's what they do

The Biden administration issued new rules on AI use by government agencies to ensure safe and responsible implementation.

The guidance emphasizes the need for putting public interest first and serves as a model for global AI policies. [ more ]

Marketing Dive

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4 marketing headwinds to watch as election season heats up

Rising advertising costs for the 2024 election cycle

Challenges for marketers due to political allegiances, regulations, and emerging technology [ more ]

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Today's top business headlines: Congress moves closer to a TikTok ban, EU's new AI rules, Family Dollar closures, new CEO at Allbirds

House approves bill to potentially ban TikTok from U.S. app stores.

EU lawmakers pass new AI law with bans on risky AI uses. [ more ]

Ars Technica

EU votes to ban riskiest forms of AI and impose restrictions on others

The European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act banning risky AI applications like facial recognition databases and behavioral manipulation.

Violations of the AI Act can result in penalties up to 35 million euros or 7% of a firm's global annual turnover. [ more ]

Mail Online

AI poses 'extinction-level' threat, warns State Department report

AI is considered an 'extinction-level threat' that can destabilize global security.

A US State Department-funded study recommends a temporary ban on creating advanced AI above a certain computational power. [ more ]

The Economic Times

BigTech lobbying to derail open source GenAI: DeepLearning AI's Andrew Ng

Efforts to regulate open-source generative AI could stifle innovation globally, including the US.

Tech giants like Facebook and IBM support open-source AI, while others like Google and Microsoft favor closed software. [ more ]

Iapp

European Commission establishes European AI Office

The European Commission is launching the European AI Office to support safe AI development and enforce AI rules.

The office aims to assist with implementing the AI Act and foster international cooperation for AI governance. [ more ]

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Privacy tech vendor releases new governance solution

BigID has released an organizational data governance solution.

The solution helps improve security postures, mitigate risk, achieve zero trust security, and comply with AI regulations. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

UK government responds to AI whitepaper consultation | Computer Weekly

The UK government is considering creating targeted binding requirements for select companies developing highly capable AI systems.

The government plans to invest over £100m in measures to support its proposed regulatory framework for AI, including AI safety-related projects and research hubs. [ more ]

Saltwire

EU countries back landmark AI rules, EU source says | SaltWire

EU countries support new AI rules

Ban on AI use in biometric surveillance [ more ]

WIRED

Etching AI Controls Into Silicon Could Keep Doomsday at Bay

Researchers are exploring ways to encode rules governing the training and deployment of AI algorithms directly into computer chips.

This approach could prevent rogue nations or irresponsible companies from developing dangerous AI.

Using trusted components in chips or etching new ones could limit access to computing power and require licenses for the deployment of powerful AI systems. [ more ]

Computerworld

Australia evaluates compulsory guardrails to ensure safer AI

Australia will establish an expert advisory group to evaluate and develop options for mandatory guardrails on AI research and development.

The country is considering mandatory guardrails for AI development and deployment in high-risk settings, either through changes to existing laws or new AI-specific laws. [ more ]

Theregister

Clock is ticking on AI Act compliance as EU law progresses

Organizations using AI technology in Europe may have a limited time frame of six to 12 months to comply with upcoming legislation.

The EU's AI act, which sets regulations for AI systems, could be published and adopted in May, with compliance requirements staggered based on AI categories. [ more ]

Above the Law

4 months ago

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AI Update: EU AI Regulation, AI Threatening The Economy, A Safer Way For AI Research

The EU's proposed AI regulations have potential ripple effects on other legislative bodies' approaches to AI

The rise of AI is seen as a potential vulnerability to the stability of the US economy, according to the Financial Stability Oversight Council

OpenAI's 'Superalignment' research team introduces a method to mitigate the risk of smarter AI models going rogue [ more ]

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AI Update: Keeping Up With AI Laws, How ChatGPT Changed Silicon Valley, Defining AI For Disclosures

Lawmakers worldwide are struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of AI technology.

There is still no universal definition for what makes an AI tool an AI tool. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Business intelligence

EU's AI Act: Europe's New Rules for Artificial Intelligence

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, making them the first global power to pass rules on AI.

The legislation includes limitations on live facial recognition and transparency requirements for developers of foundation AI models. [ more ]

Axios

The EU's comprehensive new AI law has one big catch

The EU has finalized comprehensive AI regulations, but they will not go into effect until 2025.

The delay leaves room for other countries to implement less restrictive rules and potentially undermine the EU's standards. [ more ]

Computing

EU heavies disagree with bloc's AI plans, support UK-style 'wait-and-see' proposal

Germany, France, and Italy have shifted their position on AI regulations and argue that laws should focus on regulating AI applications rather than the technology itself.

The trio proposed a compromise that would require AI developers to produce 'model cards' to assess the risk of harm and allow public evaluation.

The leaked position paper has sparked controversy, with some critics calling it a 'declaration of war'. [ more ]

The Economist

The Sam Altman drama points to a deeper split in the tech world

Sam Altman, co-founder and boss of OpenAI, was unexpectedly sacked on November 17th.

Rumors suggest concerns about Altman expanding OpenAI's commercial offerings without considering safety implications.

The divide between those who advocate for stricter AI regulations (doomers) and those who downplay AI fears (boomers) is evident in Silicon Valley. [ more ]

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FRT Episode 142: The Future of Human-Centered AI and Policy Development

The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) is leading discussions on important AI topics.

Key focus areas in AI for 2024 and international frameworks are crucial for the future of AI. [ more ]

Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more

4 months ago

Baidu's Ernie Bot Has More Than 100 Million Users According to CTO

Baidu's chatbot Ernie Bot has gained over 100 million users.

China is pushing to not be left behind in the global AI race. [ more ]

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11 months ago