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Lawmakers and startups lock horns over California AI legislation
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
News Regulators run the risk of alienating tech companies with stringent oversight requirements, critics claim

Labour lays out its manifesto promises for UK tech – here’s what you need to know
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The main opposition party has pledged to make changes to AI regulation and digital infrastructure

Conservative Party outlines tech sector plans in new manifesto – but was it a "missed opportunity"?
By George Fitzmaurice published
News The Conservative Party’s new manifesto contains little in the way of digital strategy

Business leaders still concerned over EU AI Act compliance
By Emma Woollacott published
News While they're in favor of the EU AI Act and its principles, decision makers don't believe they have enough clarity over what's required

Microsoft’s Brad Smith says tech giant is eager to resolve Teams antitrust probe
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Microsoft could be prepared to make more Teams concessions despite its unbundling efforts so far

The UK needs to look inward on AI legislation – standing on the world stage isn't enough
By George Fitzmaurice published
Opinion A lack of clarity on legislation is frustrating businesses while the government looks further afield

Jeremy Hunt needs more than AI optimism to make Britain the “next Silicon Valley”
By George Fitzmaurice last updated
Analysis The Spring Budget referenced AI enthusiastically, but with limited attention paid to real-world applications

Global AI agreement “impossible” and companies should avoid tech-specific policies, experts warn
By Rory Bathgate published
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
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