eu EU's Biggest Antitrust Crackdowns Target Major US Tech Giants The European Union imposes massive fines and legal penalties on US tech giants for violating competition rules. These high-profile cases pave the way for even stricter enforcement under the Digital Markets Act.
eu European Lawmakers Advance World's First Comprehensive AI Legislation European Parliament committees have approved the AI Act, paving the way for a landmark April vote to regulate artificial intelligence. The groundbreaking legislation aims to protect fundamental rights while fostering innovation across multiple industries.
eu European Union Officially Passes Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act The European Parliament and Council formally adopt Regulation 2024/1689, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence across the EU. This groundbreaking legislation categorizes AI systems by risk level to protect citizens and fundamental rights.
apple Apple Vision Pro Debuts With Over 600 Optimized Apps and Games Apple announces that more than 600 apps and games are ready for the Vision Pro's launch this Friday. The robust catalog aims to counter recent developer backlash and the absence of major platforms like Netflix and YouTube.
eu European Union Finalizes Landmark AI Act Legislation EU lawmakers reach a historic political agreement on the world's first standalone artificial intelligence law. The new framework targets the entire AI supply chain and applies to any system with ties to the European market.
eu CCIA Europe Urges EU to Avoid Asymmetric AI Regulations in Trilogue CCIA Europe warns EU lawmakers against imposing asymmetric regulations on foundation models ahead of upcoming trilogue negotiations. The tech group argues that such rules contradict the AI Act's original risk-based approach and target providers unfairly.
eu CCIA Europe Urges EU to Avoid Asymmetric AI Rules Before Trilogue CCIA Europe warns EU lawmakers against imposing asymmetric regulations on foundation models ahead of upcoming trilogue negotiations. The group argues that targeting providers based on size rather than risk undermines the AI Act's core framework.
eu CCIA Europe Urges EU Lawmakers to Reject Asymmetric AI Regulation CCIA Europe warns EU negotiators against targeting foundation models with asymmetric obligations ahead of the next AI Act trilogue, arguing that such rules ignore actual risk and will quickly become outdated.
meta Meta Prepares AI-Free Feed Option for EU Users Ahead of DSA Deadline Meta confirms it will offer Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union a way to turn off AI-driven content personalization. This change comes just before the August 25 deadline to comply with the Digital Services Act.
eu European Parliament Nears Pivotal Vote on AI Act Compromise Amendments European Parliament committees prepare to vote on compromise amendments for the AI Act, targeting restrictions on biometric identification and new rules for generative AI systems like ChatGPT.
openai OpenAI Threatens to Exit EU Over Strict Artificial Intelligence Regulations OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that the company might cease European operations if it cannot meet the requirements of the proposed EU AI Act. The legislation mandates strict rules for foundational AI models, including copyright disclosures and risk mitigation.
eu EU Lawmakers Approve Strict New Rules for Generative AI Models European Parliament committees vote to impose safety, transparency, and environmental requirements on foundational AI models. The amendments pave the way for final negotiations on the landmark AI Act.
chatgpt ChatGPT Restored in Italy Following New Privacy and Age Checks OpenAI restores ChatGPT access for Italian users after implementing age-gating and transparency features demanded by the local data protection authority.
chatgpt Italy Becomes First Western Nation to Block ChatGPT Over Privacy Fears Italy's data protection authority orders OpenAI to immediately stop processing local users' data, citing GDPR violations and lack of age safeguards. The move opens an investigation and sets a potential precedent for other European regulators.
eu European Union Threatens Sanctions Against Elon Musk Over Journalist Suspensions The European Union warns Elon Musk of impending sanctions after Twitter suspends several journalists who cover the platform and its owner. Officials cite violations of media freedom under the newly enacted Digital Services Act.