Will the EU AI Act work? Lessons learned from past legislative initiatives, future challenges
The EU AI Act, a pioneering legislation, merges technical product safety with fundamental rights protection, sparking debates on its effectiveness and uniqueness.
Vybz Kartel, Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2014, Wins Appeal of Murder Conviction
Vybz Kartel won an appeal due to juror misconduct in the original trial.
The Privy Council overturned the convictions citing a violation of the defendants' fundamental right to a fair hearing.
Watch live as Michael Gove gives statement on new extremism definition
The UK government unveils a new extremism definition that includes conduct falling short of criminality. Groups meeting the definition will lose government funding and access.
EU politicians back new rules on AI ahead of landmark vote
European politicians have approved new rules to regulate AI, paving the way for the world's first legislation on the technology.
The AI Act aims to set guardrails on AI technology to protect fundamental rights and boost innovation in Europe.
The legislation will regulate language models, AI used by police and intelligence services, and generative AI.
EU launches legal action against Hungary's sovereignty' law
The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary for enacting laws that violate democratic values and fundamental rights.
Opponents claim these laws are intended to stifle political rivals, critical media, and civil society.
Iban Garcia del Blanco, European artificial intelligence law negotiator: We made them sit up and take notice'
The marathon negotiations for the world's first complete artificial intelligence law in the EU were the longest in history, lasting almost 37 hours.
The rush to close the AI law was due to the need to protect fundamental rights and avoid a moral risk of not having regulations in place.
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