The UK opens a consultation on AI and copyright, aiming to offer an “opt out” exception to copyright law, forcing companies to open models to scrutiny, and more
Campaign for Protection of Rights Fights Back Jeremy Kahn / Fortune : Top AI labs aren't doing enough to ensure AI is safe, a flurry of recent datapoints suggest Find out how algorithmic tools are use...
Ireland adopts an Online Safety Code for video-sharing platforms headquartered in the country, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, effective next month
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The EU warns Microsoft it could be fined up to 1% of its global annual turnover under DSA after failing to provide risk info about its generative AI tools
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The UK CMA raises concerns after uncovering an “interconnected web” of 90+ AI deals and investments involving Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia
As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race heats up primarily due … Finextra : CMA outlines competition concerns with AI Foundation Models GOV.UK : CMA outlines growing concerns in markets for AI Founda...
The EU and the US issue a joint statement affirming a desire to increase cooperation over AI, including AI safety and governance, as well as broader tech issues
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The EU publishes draft election security guidelines aimed at platforms with 45M+ regional MAUs that are regulated under the DSA, ahead of elections in June 2024
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Apple announces support for alternative app stores in the EU, charging no commission but instead an annual €0.50 Core Technology Fee per install per account
including sideloading John Voorhees / MacStories : Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act Siôn Geschwindt / TNW : Apple begrudgingly allows EU customers to use rival ap...
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office issues a preliminary enforcement notice to Snap over its My AI chatbot possibly being a risk to children's privacy
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The EU's DSA goes into effect, forcing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to let users opt out of profiling-based content recommendations
#DSA — becomes legally enforceable for Very Large Online Platforms & Search Engines. These systemic platforms play a very important role in our daily lives — so it was time for the EU to set our own r...
The EU Digital Markets Act became applicable on May 2, after entering into force in November 2022; enforcement on gatekeepers is not expected until spring 2024
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