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European Commission Unveils €20 Billion Strategy to Lead in Artificial Intelligence

The European Commission presents a comprehensive plan to invest at least €20 billion in artificial intelligence by 2020, combining increased funding with ethical guidelines.

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European Commission Seeks Feedback on Draft AI Ethics Guidelines

The European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence releases a draft framework for trustworthy AI. The group collects over 500 public comments to refine the guidelines before a final April 2019 delivery.

EU Rejects Two-Year Delay Request for Landmark AI Act

The European Commission confirms the AI Act will proceed on schedule, turning down a plea from major tech companies to postpone implementation by two years.

Complete Archive of Historic EU AI Act Documents Now Available Online

A comprehensive collection of official European Union AI Act documents is now accessible in one centralized location. The archive includes proposals, trilogue agreements, and impact assessments from key EU institutions.

EU Rejects Two-Year Delay Request From Tech Giants, Enforces AI Act Timeline

The European Commission firmly rejects a coalition of over 45 companies demanding a two-year pause on the AI Act, confirming that regulations for general-purpose AI models will take effect in August 2025.

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Global AI Models and Policies See Rapid Changes in Late 2025

Major tech companies release powerful new AI models like Gemini 3 and GPT-5.2 while governments worldwide implement significant new AI regulations and strategic frameworks.

EU AI Act Faces Delays and Pushback Midway Through 2025 Rollout

The first half of 2025 reveals significant implementation hurdles for the EU AI Act, including delayed codes of practice for general-purpose AI and growing calls to pause enforcement.

EU Parliament Reaches Deal on Tech Policy Leaders for Next Commission

The European Parliament agrees on a new team of commissioners set to take office December 1, bringing in fresh leadership for key tech policy areas. Teresa Ribera Rodríguez emerges as a central figure by inheriting both competition enforcement and a major economic transition portfolio.

EU Lawmakers Resume Intense AI Act Negotiations Amid Surveillance Disputes

European officials resume trilogue talks on the AI Act after a 22-hour debate, aiming to finalize rules for generative AI and biometric surveillance. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a global precedent despite rapid advancements in AI technology.

EU AI Act Trilogues Tackle Rights Assessments, Generative AI Rules

European Union lawmakers are actively negotiating the final details of the groundbreaking EU AI Act, focusing heavily on fundamental rights protections and generative AI regulations. A final political agreement is expected by the end of 2023, though the official text may not arrive until early 2024.

Failed Nvidia-Arm Deal Highlights Global Crackdown on Vertical Mergers

Nvidia officially abandons its $40 billion attempt to acquire Arm after facing relentless regulatory opposition across the US, Europe, and the UK. The collapsed deal underscores a strict new global approach to scrutinizing vertical mergers in the technology sector.

EU Regulators Halt Nvidia Arm Acquisition Investigation Indefinitely

European Commission regulators pause their probe into Nvidia's $40 billion bid for Arm, citing pandemic-related data gathering issues. This delay adds another major roadblock to the embattled deal following recent legal action by US regulators.

EU Regulators Hit Pause on Nvidia's Record ARM Acquisition Probe

European antitrust regulators temporarily halt their investigation into Nvidia's massive $40 billion bid for chip designer ARM while awaiting additional information. The pause comes shortly after the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block the landmark deal.

Nvidia Proposes Concessions to EU Regulators as Arm Acquisition Probe Extends

Nvidia offers undisclosed concessions to the European Commission as regulators extend their initial review of the company's planned Arm acquisition. Analysts remain highly skeptical about the deal's chances of gaining global regulatory approval.