Policy and Legislation
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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
By Emma Woollacott 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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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
By Emma Woollacott 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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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
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Industry calls for tighter AI controls amid UK’s ‘agile’ approach to regulation
News Proposed AI regulations lack bite, some industry stakeholders believe, and could give foreign firms too much power
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A future Labour government looks to pin its tech sector hopes on open source
News The Labour Party views the open source community as a vital component in the broader UK technology sector, a senior party member has revealed
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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The UK government wants to upskill regulators in the age of generative AI
News The government wants regulators to develop practical tools to monitor the use of AI across a raft of industries
By Emma Woollacott Published
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US proposes new ‘know-your-customer’ restrictions on cloud providers
News The US aims to stifle Chinese AI competition with new restrictions on cloud providers to verify foreign data center users
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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UK's digital markets bill could "cost consumers billions" and harm business investment
News The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill could lead to poorer services for consumers and harm investment in British businesses
By Emma Woollacott Published
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