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Digital accessibility is both a fundamental right and a financial opportunity for businesses.
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Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance

Germany is risking its strong privacy tradition by rapidly advancing new biometric surveillance measures that may violate fundamental rights.

European Data Protection Supervisor Releases New Opinion on the EU's Proposed AI Act | Data Law Insights

The EDPS emphasizes the need for a legal framework around AI that aligns with EU fundamental rights.
Certain AI applications should be banned due to risks they pose to individual rights.

Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance

Germany is risking its strong privacy tradition by rapidly advancing new biometric surveillance measures that may violate fundamental rights.

European Data Protection Supervisor Releases New Opinion on the EU's Proposed AI Act | Data Law Insights

The EDPS emphasizes the need for a legal framework around AI that aligns with EU fundamental rights.
Certain AI applications should be banned due to risks they pose to individual rights.
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Kamala Harris raises $12 million in San Francisco, touts California roots

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of mobilizing support to secure fundamental rights in the upcoming election.

Here's the latest on the presidential race.

Vice President Harris acknowledges being underdog in Democratic nomination, criticizes Trump, raises $1.4 million in Berkshires event.

Kamala Harris raises $12 million in San Francisco, touts California roots

Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of mobilizing support to secure fundamental rights in the upcoming election.

Here's the latest on the presidential race.

Vice President Harris acknowledges being underdog in Democratic nomination, criticizes Trump, raises $1.4 million in Berkshires event.
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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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