EU publishes Digital Omnibus leaving AI Act future uncertain
The European Commission unveiled amendments on Wednesday designed to simplify its digital regulatory framework, including the AI Act and data…
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EU AI Act proposals could rewire GDPR, water down tech regulations
The European Commission is considering amending its landmark AI Act as Brussels faces overwhelming pressure from U.S. tech companies and…
Czechia turns off Prague airport facial recognition system amid legal violations
The Czech police were obliged to shut down the facial recognition cameras at Prague’s Václav Havel Airport following years of…
Germany considers allowing face biometric web searches by police, watchdog critical
An expert report commissioned by AlgorithmWatch, a European digital rights organization, has pointed out the technical and legal issues with…
Norway’s data privacy watchdog seeks ban on remote biometric identification
Norway is exploring stronger regulations on AI – and a potential ban on biometric recognition technology for surveillance. A translated…
Hungary law permitting live facial recognition at outlawed Pride event challenged
The government of Hungary under Viktor Orbán does not like LGBTQ people, and has enacted policies to reflect that. This…
Digital rights groups urge EU to implement AI Act according to schedule
A group of 31 digital rights organizations have urged the European Commission to ensure that the AI Act is implemented…
EU launches consultations on AI Act Code of Practice on transparency
The EU wants to help AI system developers and providers stay compliant with the AI Act. This is why it…
World Economic Forum looks to get a GRIP on global regulatory environment
A new piece written by the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s head of digital inclusion, Kelly Ommundsen, looks at the gap…
Should the EU put a pause on rolling out the AI Act?
As AI regulations come to the EU, a long and arduous push is hitting the breaker wall of political trepidation….
