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Year2024

JurisdictionEuropean Union

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

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Europe Retreats on Tech Regulation: GDPR and AI Act Face Major Rollbacks Under Industry Pressure

The European Commission proposes significant changes to its landmark GDPR privacy law and AI Act, including simplified cookie banners and delayed AI regulations, marking a major shift from Europe's traditionally tough stance on tech regulation.

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Europe Retreats on Tech Regulation: GDPR and AI Act Face Major Rollbacks Under Industry Pressure

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Paul McCartney Releases Silent Track in AI Copyright Protest

Former Beatle Paul McCartney contributes a 2-minute silent recording to protest album against UK government proposals that would allow AI companies to train on copyrighted music without permission or payment.

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Paul McCartney Releases Silent Track in AI Copyright Protest

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AI Industry Leaders Warn of Control Crisis as Companies Race to Build Superintelligent Systems

Two new books and industry warnings highlight growing concerns about AI companies' ability to control their own systems, with experts arguing that current development methods are fundamentally flawed and could lead to catastrophic outcomes.

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AI Industry Leaders Warn of Control Crisis as Companies Race to Build Superintelligent Systems

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EU Considers Major Rollback of GDPR and AI Regulations Amid Competitiveness Concerns

The European Commission is proposing significant changes to landmark privacy and AI legislation, including weakening GDPR protections and delaying AI Act implementation, sparking fierce criticism from privacy advocates who warn of undermining fundamental digital rights.

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EU Considers Major Rollback of GDPR and AI Regulations Amid Competitiveness Concerns

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EU Considers Delaying AI Act Provisions Amid Pressure from Trump Administration and Big Tech

The European Commission is weighing amendments to its landmark AI Act, potentially introducing grace periods and delayed enforcement in response to intense lobbying from US tech giants and the Trump administration. The proposed changes aim to balance regulatory compliance with industry competitiveness concerns.

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EU Considers Delaying AI Act Provisions Amid Pressure from Trump Administration and Big Tech

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Spain Imposes Europe's First Fine for AI-Generated Sexual Images of Minors

Spain's data protection agency has issued the first financial penalty in Europe for creating and distributing AI-generated sexual images using real minors' faces, marking a significant legal precedent in the regulation of harmful AI-generated content.

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Spain Imposes Europe's First Fine for AI-Generated Sexual Images of Minors

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Sony AI Releases First Consent-Based Benchmark to Combat AI Vision Bias

Sony AI has launched FHIBE, the world's first publicly available, consent-based image dataset designed to test fairness and bias in computer vision models. The benchmark includes over 10,000 images from nearly 2,000 participants across 81 countries, revealing significant biases in existing AI systems.

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Sony AI Releases First Consent-Based Benchmark to Combat AI Vision Bias

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LinkedIn Expands AI Training to Use More User Data Globally, Requires Manual Opt-Out

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has updated its Terms of Use to expand AI training data collection to include users in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong. The platform will use profile data, posts, and activity to train generative AI models unless users manually opt out.

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LinkedIn Expands AI Training to Use More User Data Globally, Requires Manual Opt-Out

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Australia Rejects Copyright Exemption for AI Training, Prioritizing Creative Industries

The Australian government has ruled out granting tech giants free access to copyrighted content for AI training, emphasizing the protection of creative industries. This decision sets the stage for potential new licensing frameworks and copyright reforms in the age of AI.

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Australia Rejects Copyright Exemption for AI Training, Prioritizing Creative Industries

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Gartner Predicts 30% Surge in Tech Firms' Legal Disputes Due to AI Regulatory Violations by 2028

A Gartner survey reveals that AI regulatory violations are expected to cause a 30% increase in legal disputes for tech companies by 2028. The study highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance, security, and geopolitical factors in GenAI deployment.

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Gartner Predicts 30% Surge in Tech Firms' Legal Disputes Due to AI Regulatory Violations by 2028

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