Europe’s landmark AI Act passes Parliament vote
European lawmakers today voted to pass a landmark regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) in Strasbourg, a file that had garnered major lobbying attention from large tech companies over the past few years.
Published by EURACTIV on Mar 13, 2024
YouTube’s algorithm promoted right-wing content in the 2024 Finnish elections
As European Parliamentarians and Commissioners discuss two major texts on artificial intelligence (AI) in Strasbourg this week, a new study found YouTube’s recommendation algorithm boosted right-wing content in the run-up to Finland’s 2024 elections.
Published by EURACTIV on Mar 13, 2024
Deepfakes and the possible risks for the EU elections
Artificial intelligence, deepfakes, social media, and misinformation have become integral parts of our daily lives, and their influence on political elections, possibly including the upcoming EU elections in June, is significant.
Published by EURACTIV on Mar 7, 2024
EU countries give crucial nod to first-of-a-kind Artificial Intelligence law
The ambassadors of the 27 countries of the European Union unanimously approved the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for Artificial Intelligence, rubber-stamping the political agreement reached in December.
Published by EURACTIV on Feb 2, 2024
Microsoft CEO defends OpenAI’s ‘partnership’ amid EU, UK regulators’ scrutiny
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO, detailed his views on Tuesday (16 January) about OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, governance, and AI-powered disinformation in a heavy election year.
Published by EURACTIV on Jan 17, 2024
EU prepares to push back on private sector carve-out from international AI treaty
The European Commission is preparing to push back on a US-led attempt to exempt the private sector from the world’s first international treaty on Artificial Intelligence while pushing for as much alignment as possible with the EU’s AI Act.
Published by EURACTIV on Jan 10, 2024