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European Parliament Adopts Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act Amendments

The European Parliament passes its first reading amendments to the Artificial Intelligence Act, establishing a uniform legal framework for AI development and use across the bloc.

European Parliament Passes Landmark AI Regulation

The European Parliament approves the EU AI Act, bringing strict new rules for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. The regulation bans real-time biometric surveillance and requires developers to submit systems for review before commercial release.

EU Parliament Targets Foundation and Generative AI With New Act Obligations

European Parliament committees agree on new rules that impose strict requirements on foundation model and generative AI providers under the upcoming AI Act. The legislation now moves to trilogue negotiations with hopes of final adoption by the end of 2023.

Civil Society Coalition Urges EU Parliament to Ban Biometric Mass Surveillance

A coalition of 53 organizations calls on EU lawmakers to outlaw biometric mass surveillance in the Artificial Intelligence Act. The group warns that failing to ban these systems destroys public anonymity and threatens fundamental human rights.

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European Parliament Pushes for Facial Recognition Ban in Law Enforcement

The European Parliament votes to ban facial recognition technology in public spaces for law enforcement, citing significant privacy and bias risks. The non-legislative resolution now requires a response from the European Commission regarding future legislative action.

European Parliament Approves Controversial Copyright Reform Despite Mass Protests

The European Parliament passes a divisive copyright overhaul that holds platforms liable for user uploads, ignoring massive public opposition and narrow rejections of key amendments.

EU Parliament Passes Controversial Copyright Law Requiring Upload Filters

The European Parliament approves a major copyright update that makes online platforms liable for user infringements, effectively forcing large sites to use upload filters. Despite massive protests and expert warnings about free speech, the directive moves to national implementation by 2021.

Wikipedia Blackouts Protest Controversial EU Copyright Directive

Four European language editions of Wikipedia go dark to protest Article 13 of the EU Copyright Directive ahead of a final parliament vote. Critics warn the law forces mass content scanning that threatens free speech and online expression.

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Major Websites Protest Controversial EU Copyright Directive Ahead of Vote

German Wikipedia and other major platforms are protesting the EU Copyright Directive, warning that Articles 11 and 13 threaten free expression and innovation. Over 5 million Europeans sign a petition against the law before next week's parliamentary vote.

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EU Copyright Directive Final Text Threatens Free Internet

European negotiators finalize a controversial copyright directive that mandates upload filters and imposes a link tax on news snippets. The law stands to fundamentally alter how the internet functions if it passes the final vote.