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Year2024

JurisdictionEuropean Union

Key ProvisionsRisk-Based Tiers, Banned Uses, Fines up to 7% Revenue

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House lawmakers propose AI regulation bill that would override state laws for three years

Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte and Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan released a draft bill to regulate advanced AI tools, proposing a national framework that would preempt state laws on AI model development for three years. The Great American AI Act allocates $300 million for oversight but faces criticism from consumer advocates who argue it weakens existing state protections without establishing strong federal safeguards.

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House lawmakers propose AI regulation bill that would override state laws for three years

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Trump Administration locked in internal conflict over AI regulation as executive order scrapped

The Trump administration faces deep internal divisions over AI regulation, with competing factions battling for control of federal AI policy. An executive order establishing pre-release safety evaluations was abruptly canceled on May 21, just hours before signing. The conflict pits White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and treasury secretary Scott Bessent against former AI czar David Sacks, leaving the US without a coherent regulatory framework weeks after Anthropic's Mythos model demonstrated alarming cybersecurity capabilities.

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Trump Administration locked in internal conflict over AI regulation as executive order scrapped

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Global crackdown on sexual deepfakes intensifies as US, Europe, and New Zealand enact strict laws

Countries worldwide are racing to regulate AI-generated abuse as the US begins enforcing the Take It Down Act, requiring tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours. The European Union is banning nudifier apps entirely, while New Zealand introduces criminal penalties for creating and sharing sexualized deepfakes without consent.

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Global crackdown on sexual deepfakes intensifies as US, Europe, and New Zealand enact strict laws

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Spain advances social media and AI rules despite intense US tech lobbying pressure

Spain's Digital Transformation Minister Óscar López says the country will push ahead with strict social media and AI regulations despite mounting pressure from American tech companies. The regulatory package includes bans on social media for under-16s, personal liability for executives, and restrictions on high-risk AI systems and deepfakes.

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Spain advances social media and AI rules despite intense US tech lobbying pressure

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Former Epic Director Builds European Game Engine to Rival Unreal and Unity with AI Agents

Arjan Brussee, Guerrilla Games co-founder and former Epic director, is developing The Immense Engine as a fully European alternative to Unreal and Unity. The European-hosted game engine will integrate AI agents from the ground up, with Brussee claiming smart frameworks could enable small teams to do the work of ten or fifteen people.

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Former Epic Director Builds European Game Engine to Rival Unreal and Unity with AI Agents

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EU Delays AI Act Enforcement by 16 Months After Industry Pressure, Bans Nudification Apps

The EU reached a provisional agreement to delay key AI Act compliance deadlines until December 2027, responding to industry concerns about overlapping regulations. The deal also introduces an outright ban on AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery and child sexual abuse material, following global backlash over tools like xAI's Grok chatbot.

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EU Delays AI Act Enforcement by 16 Months After Industry Pressure, Bans Nudification Apps

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Giorgia Meloni Shares Deepfake Nude Photo of Herself to Warn About AI Misuse and Manipulation

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took the unusual step of publicly sharing an AI-generated deepfake image of herself in lingerie to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse. The viral deepfake images sparked outrage from people who believed they were real, prompting Meloni to stress that deepfakes can deceive and manipulate anyone. Her warning comes as the EU moves to ban nudification apps by December 2026.

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Giorgia Meloni Shares Deepfake Nude Photo of Herself to Warn About AI Misuse and Manipulation

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EU and Parliament fail to agree on AI Act changes after 12 hours of talks, pushing deal to May

EU member states and European Parliament lawmakers failed to reach agreement on proposed changes to the landmark AI Act after 12 hours of negotiations. The talks collapsed over disputes about sectoral exemptions for industries already regulated under product safety rules. With the August 2026 compliance deadline looming, the failure creates regulatory chaos for European companies while potentially benefiting Big Tech.

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EU and Parliament fail to agree on AI Act changes after 12 hours of talks, pushing deal to May

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Friedrich Merz and Siemens demand lighter EU regulation for industrial AI ahead of AI Act

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for less stringent EU regulation on industrial AI at Hannover Messe, arguing current rules are too restrictive. Siemens CEO Roland Busch echoed the concerns, warning the company may prioritize investments in the US and China if regulations aren't eased before the EU AI Act takes full effect in August.

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Friedrich Merz and Siemens demand lighter EU regulation for industrial AI ahead of AI Act

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

The US-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is discussing its various AI models with the European Commission, including cyber security models that haven't launched in the EU yet. The company has committed to the EU's general purpose AI code of practice, which requires risk assessment and mitigation for services that may be offered in Europe.

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Anthropic in talks with EU over cyber security AI models not yet available in Europe

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AI Forensics exposes massive network sharing non-consensual content on Telegram in Spain and Italy

European non-profit AI Forensics uncovered nearly 25,000 users distributing non-consensual sexual material and child pornography across Telegram groups in Spain and Italy. The six-week investigation tracked over 80,000 files and revealed an organized ecosystem where young men monetize intimate images of women, often using AI-generated deepfakes. Despite Telegram's moderation efforts, groups quickly reopen after being shut down, prompting calls for EU regulators to designate the platform as a Very Large Online Platform.

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AI Forensics exposes massive network sharing non-consensual content on Telegram in Spain and Italy

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Natter raises $23M to replace enterprise surveys with AI video interviews at scale

London-based conversation intelligence startup Natter has secured $23 million in Series A funding to transform how organizations gather employee insights. The platform uses AI-orchestrated video conversations to interview thousands of employees simultaneously, producing over 1,000 words of data per seven-minute session compared to just ten words from typical survey responses.

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Natter raises $23M to replace enterprise surveys with AI video interviews at scale

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EU backs nudify apps ban while delaying AI Act compliance deadlines until 2027

European Parliament voted to ban AI nudification tools that create non-consensual deepfake images, following the Grok chatbot scandal. The vote also delays compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems until December 2027, extending uncertainty for businesses operating in Europe as negotiations with member states continue.

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EU backs nudify apps ban while delaying AI Act compliance deadlines until 2027

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Meta smart glasses blocked in Europe as battery rules and AI regulations stall launch

Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses won't reach European markets anytime soon. The European launch delay stems from EU regulations requiring removable batteries by 2027 and restrictions on AI features. While Meta cites supply shortages, the company is seeking exemptions for AI wearables as regulatory challenges mount in both Europe and the U.S.

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Meta smart glasses blocked in Europe as battery rules and AI regulations stall launch

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

The Trump administration released a legislative framework for AI regulation that would centralize power in Washington by preempting state AI laws. The plan prioritizes innovation over strict oversight, places significant responsibility on parents for child safety, and avoids creating new federal regulatory bodies. Critics argue it provides inadequate safeguards while limiting states' ability to act as early regulators of emerging risks.

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

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