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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
US and UK sign deal to steer global AI safety standards
News The deal follows commitments made at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit last year and calls for joint tests and evaluations
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
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’
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?
UK tech firms flock to Labour as frustrations grow over government R&D tax credits policies
News UK tech firms view the prospect of a Labour government as a positive for the industry, particularly the party’s position on tax relief
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
UK quantum computing ambitions need a 'pro-innovation' regulatory approach akin to AI
News The UK government’s approach to quantum computing regulation should draw on learnings so far with artificial intelligence, according to an industry body
