Policy and Legislation
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Global AI agreement “impossible” and companies should avoid tech-specific policies, experts warn
News A technology-agnostic approach rooted in mitigations against bias is one route to safer AI systems, while leaders wait for legislation to meet their concerns
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Microsoft swerves CMA investigation into Mistral AI deal
News Microsoft won’t face a formal probe into its Mistral AI deal after the CMA confirmed it has dropped the investigation
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Why AI could be a legal nightmare for years to come
In-depth Development for AI has gone largely unchallenged so far, but all that is about to change
By Rory Bathgate Last updated
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Unraveling the EU AI Act
ITPro Podcast With the EU AI Act’s sweeping requirements on their way, companies will need to take precise steps to demonstrate AI risk management
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Government lays out its Smart Data Roadmap despite concerns over lack of regulatory oversight
News The aim of the new roadmap is to extend the data-sharing benefits of open banking to a larger number of industries
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK AI regulation: Lawmakers reportedly eye a tighter approach
Analysis A more heavy-handed approach to AI would be a significant backtrack for UK legislators
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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GDPR in the age of AI raises a “data dilemma” for enterprises
News GDPR considerations could create fresh challenges for enterprises building and deploying AI models
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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EU lawmakers drop sovereignty requirements for cyber security labeling scheme
News Proposed cyber security labeling rules have prompted a backlash from industry critics - but EU lawmakers have backtracked on crucial requirements
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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IT professionals are the new guardians of ethical tech – but which global model should you follow?
Opinion IT professionals are becoming the moral and ethical torchbearers in society, spearheading not only technological innovation but also societal responsibility
By Professor Martin Giesswein Published
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Companies face hefty penalties for product hype as the SEC toughens up on ‘AI washing’
News Two investment firms were hit with fines after they falsely marketed the use of AI, with regulators describing the practice as ‘AI washing’
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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How the EU AI Act compares to other international regulatory approaches
Analysis The EU AI Act sets a major precedent, but what are other nations doing on the topic of regulation?
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Microsoft courts fresh regulatory scrutiny over security software practices as EU lawmakers consider probe
Analysis An EU probe into Microsoft’s Entra ID software marks the latest in a slew of probes into the firm's practices
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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