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Study Reveals AI Disinformation Had No Major Impact on European Elections

Research from The Alan Turing Institute shows that AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation do not significantly alter recent election outcomes in the UK, France, and the EU. The study uncovers only a small number of viral AI cases across all three elections.

UK Watchdog Probes Microsoft Recall Feature Over Privacy Fears

The UK Information Commissioner's Office contacts Microsoft regarding safety concerns about its new Recall feature, which periodically takes screenshots of user activity. Privacy advocates criticize the tool as a nightmare that risks exposing sensitive personal information.

UK and US Form Historic Partnership to Test Advanced AI Models

The UK and US sign a Memorandum of Understanding to align their scientific approaches and develop shared safety evaluations for advanced artificial intelligence.

Google Opens Bard AI Waitlist for US and UK Users

Google launches a limited waitlist for its Bard AI chatbot, granting early access to users in the US and UK on a rolling basis. The company seeks user feedback to improve accuracy before a wider release.

US Officials Alarmed as 5G Conspiracy Theories Spark UK Cell Tower Arson

U.S. intelligence officials conclude that recent arson attacks on British cell towers stem from debunked online conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to the coronavirus pandemic. Authorities on both sides of the Atlantic fear these dangerous falsehoods could inspire similar violence elsewhere.

Over 1,000 Musicians Release Silent Album to Protest UK AI Copyright Plans

Major music stars release a silent album featuring empty studios to protest proposed UK laws that would let AI train on creators' work without explicit permission. The artists warn the plan legalizes music theft and hands a massive giveaway to Silicon Valley.

UK Musicians Release Protest Album Against AI Copyright Law Changes

British musicians release a protest album to oppose proposed UK government changes to copyright laws that would make it easier for AI companies to train on their work. The artists argue the new rules threaten their livelihoods and creative control.

Kaspersky Shuts Down UK Office Amid Ongoing Global Retreat

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky is closing its United Kingdom office and laying off less than 50 employees to shift toward a partner-based sales model. This closure follows a recent U.S. sales ban that forced the company to completely exit the American market.

UK Privacy Watchdog Probes Microsoft Recall Feature Over Data Concerns

The UK Information Commissioner's Office announces it is making enquiries with Microsoft regarding the privacy safeguards of the new Recall feature.

Elon Musk Calls China's Participation Essential at UK AI Safety Summit

Elon Musk praises China's involvement at the UK's AI Safety Summit, arguing that alignment between the US, UK, and China is crucial for global AI regulation.

UK Hosts Global AI Safety Summit at Historic Bletchley Park

World leaders and tech companies gather at the historic Bletchley Park to discuss the safe and ethical development of advanced artificial intelligence. The summit focuses on frontier AI models and the risks of misuse or loss of human control.

UK Accelerates AI Regulation Amid Global Safety Talks

The UK pushes forward with new AI regulatory frameworks, including specific rules for autonomous vehicles, following the recent AI Safety Summit.

Italy's ChatGPT Ban Signals Broader AI Privacy Troubles in Europe

Italy temporarily bans ChatGPT over GDPR violations, prompting similar warnings from the UK and potential action in Germany. Legal experts question whether any major generative AI models actually comply with strict European data privacy laws.

UK Cracks Down on Deepfake Porn and Image-Based Abuse

The UK expands its Online Safety Bill to criminalize deepfake pornography and downblousing while making it easier to prosecute perpetrators of intimate image abuse.