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…
AI Act
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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….
Hungary called out for plan to use facial recognition for LGBTQ+ surveillance
Seventeen EU countries have called on Hungary to revise measures they believe contravenes fundamental values of the European Union including…
Malta strengthens institutional readiness for AI governance under EU Act
Malta has given more powers to its Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) to act as the lead body for…
Future of AI regulation debated in US; EU worries about AI Act enforcement
A sweeping legislative proposal spearheaded by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman, Republican Brett Guthrie, has ignited a contentious debate…
EU unveils biggest AI strategy yet, including simplifying the AI Act
The European Union has presented an ambitious plan to boost the artificial intelligence industry and compete with rivals like the…
EU AI Act’s impact on businesses inspires simplification efforts
The European Union’s AI Act is already having a wide-reaching impact on business both inside and outside the economic bloc….
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